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Re: [T3] crash test on a type 3


On Sat, 16 Mar 2002 21:50:59 +0000, SIR.LANCE . wrote:

>
>
>did VW or anyone else ever do a crash test on a type 3?
>
>or has anyone ever been on one themselves?
>
>
>im always in arguements with people about it, they think that since the
>engine is in the back, that any front end hit will kill me.....i dont think
>thats so, because of the way the back of the bumper is up against the front
>end...

I've always figured that having the engine in the rear and the gas
tank in front you have a default crumple zone, without the worry of
having the engine wind up in your lap.


Mark Healey
71 FI auto square
71 FI manual square
marksvw@healeyonline.com


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