Re: Side impact beams? (and head restraints)

[Kennon Hines <kwh@bellsouth.net>]

Michael Williams wrote:
> 
> Ok, lets be reasonable here, the thing may have been hit by a train...who
> knows.  Also, every car has its limits, and alot of times that is limited
> by the human body itself...so, dont say that it isnt as safe as anything
> else unless you know the circumstances...

In fact, I asked the guy at the body shop if it had been hit by a
train.  It was a truly sobering sight.  He told me the damage had been
done by another car and that all four occupants were killed.  He went on
to say that they were doing a tear down for the insurance company.  I
guess they sometimes investigate cars that have been in severe
accidents.

Also, I was in no way implying (much less saying) that Saabs are less
safe than the next car.  I think Saab, Volvo, MB, and BMW all build
exceptionally safe cars.  They are not, however, any safer than the cars
Audi builds.  I will strongly disagree with anyone who suggests
otherwise.  And I, like you, have had very good (although unfortunate)
personal experience with our beloved marque's safety engineering.

Regards,

Kennon Hines
1990 Coupe Quattro
Atlanta, GA