is the EVO cheap?
Jan 15, 2003, 11:44 AM
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Originally posted by Jonasan50
The only thing that I'm concerned about with the thinned glass is excessive road noise... That's always a bummer...
The only thing that I'm concerned about with the thinned glass is excessive road noise... That's always a bummer...
Expect a little more road noise than if you were driving a Harley.
Jan 15, 2003, 01:03 PM
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"In 9 out of 10 fatal accidents, the driver of the heavier vehicle survives."
I can't recall my source, but that figure has stuck in my head since the day I heard it. It's pretty scary... all those SUV's will kill you. This is supported by the physics of inelastic collisions.
I can't recall my source, but that figure has stuck in my head since the day I heard it. It's pretty scary... all those SUV's will kill you. This is supported by the physics of inelastic collisions.
Jan 15, 2003, 01:13 PM
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I think that the Evo will be just as safe as most cars in its class. It won't be any better or any worst but I think with the better brakes, engine, etc you have a better change to avoid a accident than most.
Jan 15, 2003, 01:20 PM
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Originally posted by TearItUpSports
Expect a little more road noise than if you were driving a Harley.
Expect a little more road noise than if you were driving a Harley.
Jan 15, 2003, 01:36 PM
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Its safer then most of the other cars on the road for the following reasons. Braking is awesome. Handling? I belive I read a .96G (same as porsche 911 turbo). AWD? Makes it much more difficult to lose traction while on the gas in bad weather. If you do have the misfortune (or stupidity), and find yourself in an accident then theres always the seatbelt and airbags to save you.
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Jan 16, 2003, 02:12 AM
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"In 9 out of 10 fatal accidents, the driver of the heavier vehicle survives."
This is old and inaccurate data. Single car accidents are a major source of fatalities and SUV's are statistically MORE dangerous than most modern sedans in collisions. You are, however, at least on the right page in worrying about vehicle safety before worrying about crashing in an airplane or catching hantavirus, etc. It seems that most people will strap their kids in the car and drive like angry demons (I spent most of my driving life in Phoenix) but wouldn't dream of letting them ride their bikes without a helmet. Driving is, for most of us, the most life threatening thing we do...but trust me, the cars today are amazing and the fatal accidents are really a rare exception.
I'll have to go look up the data again if you are all really interested in the injury/fatality profiles.
This is old and inaccurate data. Single car accidents are a major source of fatalities and SUV's are statistically MORE dangerous than most modern sedans in collisions. You are, however, at least on the right page in worrying about vehicle safety before worrying about crashing in an airplane or catching hantavirus, etc. It seems that most people will strap their kids in the car and drive like angry demons (I spent most of my driving life in Phoenix) but wouldn't dream of letting them ride their bikes without a helmet. Driving is, for most of us, the most life threatening thing we do...but trust me, the cars today are amazing and the fatal accidents are really a rare exception.
I'll have to go look up the data again if you are all really interested in the injury/fatality profiles.
Jan 16, 2003, 02:36 AM
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Originally posted by Fireball
Haha... no. Living in the birthplace of Harley, I can tell you nothing is louder than one going by you w/ full throttle.
Haha... no. Living in the birthplace of Harley, I can tell you nothing is louder than one going by you w/ full throttle.
The NVH on the Evo is quite high, and if you aren't sure if you can live with it, you better test drive. There's not much you can do about it, and it's something that will be with you at all times.
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Jan 16, 2003, 08:03 AM
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Originally posted by shirokuma
The NVH on the Evo is quite high, and if you aren't sure if you can live with it, you better test drive. There's not much you can do about it, and it's something that will be with you at all times.
Cheers,
Paul Hansen
The NVH on the Evo is quite high, and if you aren't sure if you can live with it, you better test drive. There's not much you can do about it, and it's something that will be with you at all times.
Cheers,
Paul Hansen
SC~ who wasn't even almost bothered by the noise
Jan 16, 2003, 08:23 AM
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Originally posted by Jonasan50
The only thing that I'm concerned about with the thinned glass is excessive road noise... That's always a bummer...
The only thing that I'm concerned about with the thinned glass is excessive road noise... That's always a bummer...
Jan 16, 2003, 04:03 PM
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Originally posted by MyCre8n=Evlshn
but from a technical standpoint, you have no ability whatsoever to judge the safety of a vehicle from looking at it ....
but from a technical standpoint, you have no ability whatsoever to judge the safety of a vehicle from looking at it ....
True... many might think that the new Mini is unsafe being small
and all....
check this out...
http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...d&pagenumber=1
This couple flipped over the mini and slide on the side for 5
seconds... both walked away unharmed...
Jan 16, 2003, 06:21 PM
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Originally posted by Fireball
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cars are based on a RISE chassis technology for protection. It's their way of basically having a very safe car due to an impact. The Evo is also a RISE chassis, with many crumple points and a stiffened body rigidy built into it. I'd say that'd make it just as safe as most other cars on the road, if not more.
All
cars are based on a RISE chassis technology for protection. It's their way of basically having a very safe car due to an impact. The Evo is also a RISE chassis, with many crumple points and a stiffened body rigidy built into it. I'd say that'd make it just as safe as most other cars on the road, if not more.
Jan 16, 2003, 06:42 PM
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Originally posted by Secret Chimp
Is it worse than the inside of an Integra Type R, which is another car known to be very loud and hard to live with in daily life?
Is it worse than the inside of an Integra Type R, which is another car known to be very loud and hard to live with in daily life?
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Jan 16, 2003, 07:18 PM
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Originally posted by Max Rebo
You could always remove the interior panels and slap some Dynamat in there... That'll help isolate the road noise.
You could always remove the interior panels and slap some Dynamat in there... That'll help isolate the road noise.
Jan 17, 2003, 01:08 PM
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All cars are safe or not safe....
By this I mean because of new crash test standards all cars can withstand 5MPH bumps and small accidents... They're also chunky as hell...
All cars are not safe because if you crash @ high speeds, good luck. you could say the EVO is not safe becauuse it's more likely to be crashing @ high speeds...I'd say "You're not [a] safe [driver]"
By this I mean because of new crash test standards all cars can withstand 5MPH bumps and small accidents... They're also chunky as hell...
All cars are not safe because if you crash @ high speeds, good luck. you could say the EVO is not safe becauuse it's more likely to be crashing @ high speeds...I'd say "You're not [a] safe [driver]"