Virtual 49 convertible crash testing :<)

[Jeff Maltby 4194]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wubLwz_9RWE

[Bob Hoffmann CLC#96]

Jeff,
Thanks for posting that. But... damn, it's brutal!!! I sorta like some of those roads, especially the tunnels.
Bob

[The Tassie Devil(le)]

I like the way the convertible roof is stronger and more resilient than a lot of the bodywork.  It just flaps a bit, where in normal practice it would be torn to shreds.

Bruce.

[Steve Passmore]

Incredible grafics.

[The Tassie Devil(le)]

Certainly is, but doesn't take into account the "crushability" and "collapsness" of parts when striking the ground.   A car rolling over loses a far greater momentum as the panels compact and lose their "springiness".

Plus, where are the drivers to get these cars into such a position?

Graphics are like figures to a Financial Adviser, completely bendable.

Bruce.

[Steve Passmore]

I think also the inertia is a little exaggerated as a car would have to be doing 200 MPH to achieve some of these distances after the impact.  Great to watch all the same knowing a ear car didn't suffer.

[59-in-pieces]

Great video study.
The take away is.........
DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME.
Have fun,
Steve B.

[Jeff Maltby 4194]

Jeff,
Thanks for posting that. But... damn, it's brutal!!! I sorta like some of those roads, especially the tunnels.
Bob

I'd rather it be a Blue 53 eldo Bob instead of a 49 C ~:<)

[The Tassie Devil(le)]

I'd rather it be a Blue 53 eldo Bob instead of a 49 C ~:<)

Heck, I would rather be in the latest Hyundai than a Cadillac with no seat belts.

Bruce.

[wrench]

I liked how he turned it into a banana at 1:40.