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Old 02-23-2009, 12:22 PM   #33 (permalink)
Stan
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Originally Posted by Cd View Post
One major problem that I see with this aero modded design is that the back end is essentially a RAMP ! I can just imagine how that this car would fare with an SUV crashing into its backside. The SUVs bumper would end up taking your head off.
Actually, since all the karman structure/engine bay is still there, a rear impact should not penetrate any further with the boat-tail than it would with the OEM bodywork.
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