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      03-27-2016, 01:30 PM   #47
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Without a forward hoop along the window and down the A pillar, I don't see a roll bar doing much. Most rollovers I've seen on videos, the car ends up on the windshield.

I did get to see what an S2000 looked like after rolling 7 times. The roof wasn't flattened.

If I had a real bad incident...I wouldn't expect a roll bar to do a ton more than what's already designed in the car.

I think the biggest risk based on likelihood and severity to deal with is a side impact. I've never heard of someone getting their spine crushed. I have witnessed 5 injuries from a side impact. Particularly the door.

...just a thought.
Yeah, seems that E46 holds up really well in crashes. I should get a track prepped and caged Miata or E36 for maximum safety.

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Is there any truth to the Pro lap belt sitting higher than the regular QFs due to the release mechanism, and as a result the regulars being safer than the pros?
I've been wondering this. Doesn't feel right.


Seems like this car held up pretty well for going the the side of a cliff. No harness, helmet or roll bar.
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