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Old 07-20-2010, 01:58 PM   #13 (permalink)
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So, in anything but a head on collision, weight works against safety. And since head on collisions make up only a small percentage of all accidents, then weight hurts more than it helps.

And if you still feel that weight is a good thing (despite the evidence), then why not make your vehicle heavier than anything else on the road?
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