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Old Aug 3, 2013 | 12:27 PM
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Damn Town Car drivers anyway!
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Old Aug 3, 2013 | 03:15 PM
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I'd say it passed it's initial test pretty damn well.
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That's encouraging, but just remember that the front of cars are designed to crumple and absorb impact while the sides of cars are designed to do the exact opposite.
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Ford figures if you cant beat it smash it i guess lol !!!
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