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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 01:01 PM
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Default Re: Happened near here Sat. evening

Originally Posted by sonoronos
I believe that a crash against a tree at anything above 50mph will require a fairly beefy roll cage, 5-point harness, helmet and a HANS system. At 100mph, you're looking at some very complex crash structures to absorb the impact - especially against a tree, which is essentially a brick wall. A 1970's unibody chassis unfortunately doesn't count.

Don't drive drunk
Seems in the '70s the entire car was considered a crumple zone. Damn shame.
 
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