c6 Safety
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Burning Brakes
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From: Of Mind
Originally Posted by Dlinderman
Of some note, when I went from my 04 C5 to my C6 my insurance went DOWN on a newer more expensive vehicle! I asked my agent and she said better saftey ratings.
If that doesn't sit well with you, look at getting the optional side air bags...I think they come with the 1sb package. I have them.
Bottom line, it is a corvette. You are more exposed in this than a Tahoe...but not much more than an accord. However, you are not likely to being going as fast in an accord.
If that doesn't sit well with you, look at getting the optional side air bags...I think they come with the 1sb package. I have them.
Bottom line, it is a corvette. You are more exposed in this than a Tahoe...but not much more than an accord. However, you are not likely to being going as fast in an accord.
Burning Brakes
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From: Fairfax VA
Guys, side impact beams became required by all cars back in the 90's. It's the law, the government made all car makers put them in. Stop worrying if the corvette has it because the answer is yes.
Racer
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From: Mountainside NJ
St. Jude Donor '06
Here's the Injury, Collision, and Theft scores for the C5 by Liberty Mutual.
http://www.libertymutual.com/omapps/ContentServer
The Injury rating is quite low. The one that scares me is the Theft rating.
http://www.libertymutual.com/omapps/ContentServer
The Injury rating is quite low. The one that scares me is the Theft rating.
Le Mans Master
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From: Tobacco Road NC
Frankly, I don't know what assurances can be had. GM tests the cars to meet current government crash specifications. One of the cars involved in those tests is exhibited at the NCM. Both DOL and the Insurance Safety Institute do their own tests on models they select. Neither group has tested a Vette in recent history - hardly a Vette issue. The passive safety features of the Vette: good brakes, low center of gravity, etc are positive factors. It's my experience, and that of a lot of body shops, that Vettes can take a LOT of punishment. The frame is robust and the body structure is stiff, and rarely bends, even when totaled. Can you run under a semi - sure, right up to the point that you hit the trucks' wheel. I consider the Vette, along with the DBs pretty safe sports cars. But I don't have empirical evidence to support that opinion. I wouldn't drive a car of any kind that I didn't believe was as safe as any in the class. (think Miata)
Instructor
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From: houston tx
Originally Posted by carthinker
Interestingly, I've been talking to Kerbeck. Their dealers confirmed that the the side impact beams were continued on the c6. That, of course, makes an awful lot of sense.
I'd love to find out more about the rollover strength on the convertible. That's frankly the key difference for me.
I'd love to find out more about the rollover strength on the convertible. That's frankly the key difference for me.
Racer
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From: AZ
I think you are too worried about this and should consider something else.
This car wasn't built for people who are overly concerned with safety. It was built for thrill and performance. You loose some of your safetynet if you want to have fun.
- The horsepower is tremendous and can get you into a lot of trouble fast
- The C6 draws a lot of attention and can distract drivers around you (don't laugh, it has happened to me several times and it wasn't due to my dashing good looks!)
- Any light sports car is inherently less safe than other choices.
This car wasn't built for people who are overly concerned with safety. It was built for thrill and performance. You loose some of your safetynet if you want to have fun.
Safety Car
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From: Whidbey Island WA
I have carried all my kids in my car. More than carried them, gave them a thrill ride. They are all grown now but it doesnt matter, their still my babies. Life is short, you never know when its gonna be checkout time. Dont squander the days. Its the way I live and what I taught my own.
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Originally Posted by carthinker
Y'know - i'm not so sure. If you look at iihs.org under publications, you can see actual $$'s paid out in juries in a corvette per injury. Per injury - it is less than a Taho.
I wonder if that was dollars awarded to passengers of the Vette/Tahoe or people hit by a vette/tahoe? If it was the latter, I could see that because a Tahoe is going to do far more damage than a vette.
Drifting
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From: Hillsdale NJ
Everyone seems to be missing something.
The most important factor in the safety of a vehicle is the ability of the driver and vehicle to AVOID the accident to start with. A good driver in a high performance car is the safest vehicle on the road.
The most important factor in the safety of a vehicle is the ability of the driver and vehicle to AVOID the accident to start with. A good driver in a high performance car is the safest vehicle on the road.
Melting Slicks
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From: Heaven, for the climate; Hell, for the company
Originally Posted by Jay_Davis
Everyone seems to be missing something.
The most important factor in the safety of a vehicle is the ability of the driver and vehicle to AVOID the accident to start with. A good driver in a high performance car is the safest vehicle on the road.
The most important factor in the safety of a vehicle is the ability of the driver and vehicle to AVOID the accident to start with. A good driver in a high performance car is the safest vehicle on the road.
Towncar T-bone
And the EMTs can use the side impact door beam to lever the 4.6 liter Ford V-8 off your nuts.
Racer
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From: New York
Originally Posted by carthinker
It was $$'s/injury in a Corvette. It is a VERY VERY low #. Strangely, even lower for the convertible than the coupe.
Alan
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Originally Posted by carthinker
Interestingly, I've been talking to Kerbeck. Their dealers confirmed that the the side impact beams were continued on the c6. That, of course, makes an awful lot of sense.
I'd love to find out more about the rollover strength on the convertible. That's frankly the key difference for me.
I'd love to find out more about the rollover strength on the convertible. That's frankly the key difference for me.
Pro
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From: TX
Originally Posted by Jay_Davis
Everyone seems to be missing something.
The most important factor in the safety of a vehicle is the ability of the driver and vehicle to AVOID the accident to start with. A good driver in a high performance car is the safest vehicle on the road.
The most important factor in the safety of a vehicle is the ability of the driver and vehicle to AVOID the accident to start with. A good driver in a high performance car is the safest vehicle on the road.
Often, a performance car with "slow" driver is the safest vehicle on the road and that is why accident rates are fairly low. Most Corvettes are driven below the speed limit and at least 400 feet from the car/truck in front. Don't want no nasty paint chips!
Race Director
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From: NC
The C6 Convertible meets current federal roof crush standards(which convertibles are NOT required to meet) due to the strength of the windshield frame. This was reported in Motor Trend's preview of the C6 vert (issue April 2004), for whatever that's worth.
Jimmy
Jimmy
