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To: MyTwoCopperCoins
“Proper weight distribution, with advanced crumple zones will go far more in protecting the occupants than just adding mass to the vehicle.”

A brand new 4 door three quarter ton crew cab pick up has a head on with a brand new mini cooper. Both pass government mandated safety specs. Which would you rather be in?

The greater mass of the pickup will not only stop the mini cooper cold, but also shove it back making the crash much more violent for the occupants of the mini cooper. All other things being equal, mass does make a difference.

61 posted on 06/11/2009 11:57:35 AM PDT by monday
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To: monday

The greater mass of the pickup will not only stop the mini cooper cold, but also shove it back making the crash much more violent for the occupants of the mini cooper. All other things being equal, mass does make a difference.

Yes this is true and the leftist response is to level the playing field and put EVERYBODY in a minicooper. Except them


63 posted on 06/11/2009 12:30:48 PM PDT by Chickensoup ("Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.")
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