<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">His bumper was made of Styrofoam (yes, STYROFOAM) wrapped in some plastic microskin (similar to what they wrap around bicycle helmets). Anyway, his front grille, radiator and g-d knows what all else were trashed. I just don't know what some manufacturers are thinking. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
I think the name of the game is energy absorption.
I have a 1951 willys that is solid steel. It might do O.K. for it's self in an accident but I think my body might just make up the difference. I would prefer the vehicle crumple and absorb than my grill
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