Helping my S be more safe
11-16-2006 | 04:50 AM
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Aside from posts about truly fascinating physics and about fatalism, this has been an informative thread so far. It's nice to know our little cars are as tough as they are. But they are little cars.
One thing that emerges here, although I don't believe that it's been stated explicitly, is this:
One clear way to make the S a safer car is to send its driver to performance driving school -- to make the driver safer.
Many of the other threads here at S2Ki generally validate that notion. HPH
One thing that emerges here, although I don't believe that it's been stated explicitly, is this:
One clear way to make the S a safer car is to send its driver to performance driving school -- to make the driver safer.
Many of the other threads here at S2Ki generally validate that notion. HPH
11-16-2006 | 05:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Saki GT,Nov 15 2006, 08:24 PM
Well... big car hits little car, little car moves and forces are dissipated. Big car hits big car, all that force canceling is occurring on your body.... more or less.
What kind of car were you driving when you had your wreck?
The most deadly accidents are rollovers if I remember correctly, so a car less likely to roll over in an accident is going to be safer imo.
What kind of car were you driving when you had your wreck?
The most deadly accidents are rollovers if I remember correctly, so a car less likely to roll over in an accident is going to be safer imo.
11-16-2006 | 06:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Saki GT,Nov 15 2006, 10:24 PM
Well... big car hits little car, little car moves and forces are dissipated. Big car hits big car, all that force canceling is occurring on your body.... more or less.
That's not the only factor in determining damage (personal and/or vehicular) in an auto accident, but that's how the physics of the collision works.
11-16-2006 | 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Chazmo,Nov 15 2006, 05:09 PM
Rusty, I expect we are in violent agreement. 
All I was trying to say was that I do not feel less safe in the S than I do in, say, a Volvo (snowy conditions with AWD notwithstanding). I am able to control the attraction of the S's siren song on the road and stay out of self-inflicted trouble. Yeah, I definitely drive a little harder in the S, but I'm nowhere near the S's limits. Hell, I even take my kids for rides in the S (I have an airbag on/off switch) without any fear.
It comes down to this: IMO, life is meant to be lived. Period.
All I was trying to say was that I do not feel less safe in the S than I do in, say, a Volvo (snowy conditions with AWD notwithstanding). I am able to control the attraction of the S's siren song on the road and stay out of self-inflicted trouble. Yeah, I definitely drive a little harder in the S, but I'm nowhere near the S's limits. Hell, I even take my kids for rides in the S (I have an airbag on/off switch) without any fear.
It comes down to this: IMO, life is meant to be lived. Period.
i agree
11-16-2006 | 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Saki GT,Nov 15 2006, 10:35 PM
I'm not a fan of this logic - you're assuming that because its a sports car he's more likely to get into an accident. People push cars for the thrill no matter what they are driving, and get into accidents, and I'd say its just as easy to wreck a Civic as it is an S.
i dunno, just my perception. depends on the person too.
11-16-2006 | 08:21 AM
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This all reminds me of a girl I know who had a head on in her BMW Z3 - she fell asleep at the wheel and drifted into the other lane, hitting a Tacoma or something. All she suffered was a broken leg, yet all she'll drive now is SUVs to be safe. Odd logic there, but people think like that...
Fwiw, I've had more friends die in "normal" sedans than sports cars from high-speed car crashes.
This can be dangerous thinking, since any car can lose control no matter its drivetrain or power. I hear what you're saying, but knowing that bad things are very possible can make you safer. People who think they are safe in a car take chances they shouldn't imo.
Fwiw, I've had more friends die in "normal" sedans than sports cars from high-speed car crashes.
i felt like it was impossible to lose control in a FWD