Date: Sun, 10 Jan 1999 22:16:06 GMT From: gardian.gnopsamnet (GarDian) Subject: Re: Volvo vs. Saab Safety
Hi, Just wondering here, how will the Volvo's WHIPS effects the rear passenger??? What I meant is, the WHIPS moves the seats back in a rear end collision. And how much is the movement?? Will it ever have conflict with the rear passenger?? eg, hit or even crash the rear passenger's leg?? GarDian gardian.gnopsamnet On Sun, 10 Jan 1999 15:02:19 -0500, "Russell D. Ollie, Sr." <russell.ollienopsams.com> wrote: >Johan, > >I think you misread the intention of this message. The S80's WHIPS system >has been tested and was found to be vastly superior to anything ever tested >before by IIHS. The S80 itself has not been crash tested by which I mean a >test of the structural integrity of the entire car. For the WHIPS test, the >IIHS developed a much more sophisticated dummy than has been used in crash >testing in the past. However, I don't think IIHS has tested Saab's active >head restraint system yet (nor do I think it will be found superior since it >protects the neck and not the entire spine). For details follow this link: > >http://www.iihs.org/press/pr120898.htm > >Regarding the rear end of the S80, well let's face it - people who buy >Volvos and Saabs aren't typically concerned about mainstream good looks :). > >-rdo
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