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Originally Posted by was385
You just lost all credibility with that statement. The safety standards of 70s steel cars are so far below that of any US production car. Those crumple zones? Those are so you don't die in a crash. You may be able to fix a dent easier on an older car, but anything more than a fender bender and both the modern car and the occupant are going to be in much better shape. And by the way, Police cars have strengthened front ends so they can perform pit maneuvers, not so they'll fare better in a traffic accident.
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Fair, and I completely understand both sides of the argument. However, these cars DO have crumple zones, airbags, safety restraints, the works. The point I'm trying to make is that changing out this ONE piece to allow more room for an intercooler on a racetrack (or even daily driving) isn't going to somehow slaughter every living being. Yes it might slice through bodywork or a tree, maybe a living organism, but what is a person doing running across a road where said drift car is driving fast enough to slice them up? I'm not going to create a solid steel hunk on wheels, just a different crash pad up front, a little cleaner. I don't feel the need for all the listed police car stuff, just saying its there for reason. Not everyone is using this car as soley a personal DD, many are using it as a track dedicated car, or a weekend warrior of sorts.
Before I lose all credibility, everyone should know its just my
personal preference to have a combination of 70s car sturdiness and modern day safety. Your opinions and preferences are yours to share, or keep.
So anyway, to get the thread back on track, I want one. /end