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Dec 21, 2006 | 08:06 AM

#21

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From: Phila., PA burbs

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Originally Posted by Mr Mojo

I have heard this a million times and while I agree to some degree, it is my belief that if you get hit hard enough where you would need absorption, you might have bigger problems.

Dec 21, 2006 | 01:16 PM

#22

LouisvilleLT4

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From: Los Angeles California

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Originally Posted by Mr Mojo

I have heard this a million times and while I agree to some degree, it is my belief that if you get hit hard enough where you would need absorption, you might have bigger problems.

True true, and you'd be better off avoiding collisions in the first place by setting your car up to handle better, i.e. not hauling around unnecessary weight.

Dec 21, 2006 | 01:35 PM

#23

JEFNLSA

Melting Slicks

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From: Phoenix, Arizona

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Originally Posted by LouisvilleLT4

Moreover, the back of the car looks a lot nicer without the spare tire blocking your rear suspension, and you can get at all that stuff a lot easier if you ever need to work back there.

Got rid of mine a year ago....

Dec 21, 2006 | 03:25 PM

#24

Bob89c4

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From: Dardenne Prairie Mo

I dropped my spare after I bought my car. Never been touched from the factory. Just like new with the bag of goodies...minus the dust.

Dec 22, 2006 | 12:04 AM

#25

94ZR1

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From: No Opti Here Tn

St. Jude Donor '06

Quote:

Originally Posted by LouisvilleLT4

True true, and you'd be better off avoiding collisions in the first place by setting your car up to handle better, i.e. not hauling around unnecessary weight.

Ive been thinking about this very topic for a few days now but I am a bit confused
How would a better handling car keep you from getting rear ended at a red light by someone on a cell phone

Dec 22, 2006 | 12:35 AM

#26

CentralCoaster

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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed

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Originally Posted by 94ZR1

Ive been thinking about this very topic for a few days now but I am a bit confused
How would a better handling car keep you from getting rear ended at a red light by someone on a cell phone

Because they would see that aluminum rear suspension glistening in the sunlight and be instantly awestruck and slow down to take a look.

I actually have a twin-sized mattress strapped to the back of my vette with bungee cords for crash protection. If I get a flat tire, I can lay the mattress out and take a nap while waiting for the flatbed.

Dec 22, 2006 | 05:05 PM

#27

Andries

Heel & Toe

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From: Cambridge Cambridgeshire

Spare tyre cover? Its suppose to be in a cover? One more thing to buy. Quess you learn something new everyday.

Dec 22, 2006 | 09:39 PM

#28

tonymax2

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From: MidOhio

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Originally Posted by LouisvilleLT4

.......Personally I'm not worried about getting rearended because I'm always going faster than the cars behind me.......

I kinda ascribe to that theory but the guy in the big pickup who totaled my 1st '86 GP at an I-state construction stop proves the exception to the theory.