C7 front bumper question
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I know what they are for but I would really like to know how it works. Its still beyond me how the "fork" likeness of the bumper would kick up instead of drag under. Maybe if someone was hit off center, then I could see how it might knock you to the side, but head on like that guy in the video, I don't see how it would do a think.
Did anyone follow that news on that video? Did both people die? Did you know why they were stopped in the middle of a 4 lane hw?
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I will be happy too. Do you have there number?
I know what they are for but I would really like to know how it works. Its still beyond me how the "fork" likeness of the bumper would kick up instead of drag under. Maybe if someone was hit off center, then I could see how it might knock you to the side, but head on like that guy in the video, I don't see how it would do a think.
Did anyone follow that news on that video? Did both people die? Did you know why they were stopped in the middle of a 4 lane hw?
I know what they are for but I would really like to know how it works. Its still beyond me how the "fork" likeness of the bumper would kick up instead of drag under. Maybe if someone was hit off center, then I could see how it might knock you to the side, but head on like that guy in the video, I don't see how it would do a think.
Did anyone follow that news on that video? Did both people die? Did you know why they were stopped in the middle of a 4 lane hw?
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Look up European Pedestrian safety standards NCAP 2.0.
The idea is to have the lowest part of the front fascia as the furthest forward point in an effort to have the impact on a pedestrian below the knee. This contributes to the knee/leg collapsing along it's axis of travel rather than a raised bumper hitting first and shattering a knee or breaking a leg.
The design options are essentially up to the manufacturer and there are aero benefits to having that feature low and out front as well if it is incorporated in to the overall aero signature of the car.
It isn't coincedence that you are seeing these types of "fangs" appearing on other manufacturers fascias at the same time.
The idea is to have the lowest part of the front fascia as the furthest forward point in an effort to have the impact on a pedestrian below the knee. This contributes to the knee/leg collapsing along it's axis of travel rather than a raised bumper hitting first and shattering a knee or breaking a leg.
The design options are essentially up to the manufacturer and there are aero benefits to having that feature low and out front as well if it is incorporated in to the overall aero signature of the car.
It isn't coincedence that you are seeing these types of "fangs" appearing on other manufacturers fascias at the same time.
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Look up European Pedestrian safety standards NCAP 2.0.
The idea is to have the lowest part of the front fascia as the furthest forward point in an effort to have the impact on a pedestrian below the knee. This contributes to the knee/leg collapsing along it's axis of travel rather than a raised bumper hitting first and shattering a knee or breaking a leg.
The design options are essentially up to the manufacturer and there are aero benefits to having that feature low and out front as well if it is incorporated in to the overall aero signature of the car.
It isn't coincedence that you are seeing these types of "fangs" appearing on other manufacturers fascias at the same time.
The idea is to have the lowest part of the front fascia as the furthest forward point in an effort to have the impact on a pedestrian below the knee. This contributes to the knee/leg collapsing along it's axis of travel rather than a raised bumper hitting first and shattering a knee or breaking a leg.
The design options are essentially up to the manufacturer and there are aero benefits to having that feature low and out front as well if it is incorporated in to the overall aero signature of the car.
It isn't coincedence that you are seeing these types of "fangs" appearing on other manufacturers fascias at the same time.
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The whole idea just seems silly.
Engineering the front of cars to "safely" hit people.
If a "non fanged" car and a "fanged" car both hit someone at the same angle and same speed, are the fangs really going to make any difference?
It seems to me getting hit head on by any car would really suck.
Engineering the front of cars to "safely" hit people.
If a "non fanged" car and a "fanged" car both hit someone at the same angle and same speed, are the fangs really going to make any difference?
It seems to me getting hit head on by any car would really suck.
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They appear to be parking sensors just like on my Lexus or many other cars out there. I never had or needed them before now, but they do work. If we had them as an option, I'd opt for them personally though I know some wouldn't.
The photo must be a European model or concept, maybe future option. I noticed the rocker panels are different as well. So are the headlights. There appears to be a fog light VS LED's.
The photo must be a European model or concept, maybe future option. I noticed the rocker panels are different as well. So are the headlights. There appears to be a fog light VS LED's.
Hey guys,
Have we determined what the reason is for the two points are for on the lower part of the bumper, under the grille?
A little weird looking in my opinion.
http://www.corvette-web-central.com/...trendering.jpg
Thanks.
Have we determined what the reason is for the two points are for on the lower part of the bumper, under the grille?
A little weird looking in my opinion.
http://www.corvette-web-central.com/...trendering.jpg
Thanks.
Last edited by Cruiter; Sep 5, 2013 at 11:35 AM.
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couldn't help but get a chuckle out of that. But seriously, yeah the "fangs" are there because they have to be for some reason whose other "solution" scenarios would surely be worse.
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The whole idea just seems silly.
Engineering the front of cars to "safely" hit people.
If a "non fanged" car and a "fanged" car both hit someone at the same angle and same speed, are the fangs really going to make any difference?
It seems to me getting hit head on by any car would really suck.
Engineering the front of cars to "safely" hit people.
If a "non fanged" car and a "fanged" car both hit someone at the same angle and same speed, are the fangs really going to make any difference?
It seems to me getting hit head on by any car would really suck.
