New NHTSA safety tests coming?

Joe K. 99 Zeee!!

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New NHTSA safety tests coming?

07-28-2003, 09:08 AM

Heard about this on the radio yesterday. Basically suggested that NHTSA is going to be testing "cornering safety".

I just caught the end of the discussion, but thought I'd ask about it anyway....seems a little odd if you ask me. The radio program host was joking that manufacturers would have to make vehicle stability control all but standard.

Joe K.
'11 BMW 328i
'10 Matrix S AWD
Previously: '89 Plymouth Sundance Turbo, '98 Camaro V6, '96 Camaro Z28, '99 Camaro Z28, '04 Grand Prix GTP
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TimeLord

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07-28-2003, 09:45 AM

Probably aimed at SUV and TRUCK drivers that don't realize that a center of gravity 3 feet higher than normal affects driving[and thus] cornering stability.

Mom and Pop six pack [ and our friends the lawyers] create a problem where common sense would have avoided it!!!

94 Z28/UltraZ Hood & Box/1 1/2 Drop/52mmTB & Bypass/160 Stat/Pulley/ Catback & pipe/Kirkey seats/5 point belts/WW Wing/Ford9"-4.11- Detroit locker-Strange axles/ZEKE'S Heads & LT4 HC/Stainless Headers & Y/1LE Panhard/BMR SFCs-STB-Relo Brackets-Tunnel Brace-Adj Tq arm- Sway bar- LCAs-PHB/ABARE RACING 4L60E/COAN 3200/Monster tach & light/DS Loop

19/09/04[M6]=12.392@113.518 / 1.802 60ft.

10/04/05[A4]=12.29@111.9 /1.652 60ft.
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