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Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Fairmont, WV
All I am gonna say is ......
Less than 1 yr ago I was cruisin home, minding my own business, going 5 miles under the speed limit through a 3 way intersection, of which I had the right of way. A young lady in oncoming traffic felt it imperative that she make a left hand turn in front of me. Since my ABS wasn;t working at the time, I locked up the tires, slid to the right with every intention of missing her. Until she panicked and stepped on the gas.
The result:
Right from corner of the Bonne hits her Sunfire square in the middle of her grill (her fault). Her car crumpled. The Bonneville ....... what a tank. Thank God for that steel reinforcement. No air bag deployment(sensor in the front dead center). Due to the age, had to have a few discussions with State Farm, but they hooked me up. Oh yeah, and she did not have insurance.
The Moral:
Sometimes heavy metal is a good thing!
Less than 1 yr ago I was cruisin home, minding my own business, going 5 miles under the speed limit through a 3 way intersection, of which I had the right of way. A young lady in oncoming traffic felt it imperative that she make a left hand turn in front of me. Since my ABS wasn;t working at the time, I locked up the tires, slid to the right with every intention of missing her. Until she panicked and stepped on the gas.
The result:
Right from corner of the Bonne hits her Sunfire square in the middle of her grill (her fault). Her car crumpled. The Bonneville ....... what a tank. Thank God for that steel reinforcement. No air bag deployment(sensor in the front dead center). Due to the age, had to have a few discussions with State Farm, but they hooked me up. Oh yeah, and she did not have insurance.
The Moral:
Sometimes heavy metal is a good thing!
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Joined: Jun 2003
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If you're that worried about weight, throw in a 3400, go work out, or drive with 1/4 tank all the time. That beam isn't steel on my car, it'* fiberglass. Maybe you could get one of them.
You're increasing the chance of death in an accident immensely, for you, and nearly as much for those who hit you. It'* not your right to make the road less safe for others. It'* probably worse then removing your lights.
Doesn't matter. You can't control what other people do. Put some racing seats in if you're that concerned with weight please.
You're increasing the chance of death in an accident immensely, for you, and nearly as much for those who hit you. It'* not your right to make the road less safe for others. It'* probably worse then removing your lights.
I wont crash.
I dont drive like this kid.
I dont drive like this kid.
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True Car Nut
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: Racine Wi
Originally Posted by 2000SilverBullet
The first time you have a frontal collision you will regret removing that bumper.
It could be the difference between minor damage and a complete write off.
It could be the difference between minor damage and a complete write off.
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Joined: May 2005
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From: Stockton, CA
Glad to hear you think you will not get into an accident. Having been in too many myself (not my fault) I will say you are a complete idiot. I hope you are just a kid and will listen and learn from the members here.
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besides all of the concerns about safety as the other members here have said, if you really are THAT worried about weight that you'd go as far as remove your bumper and airbags don't you think it'* possible you might have bought the wrong kind of car?
