I always thought US crash test ratings were much more lienent than Canada's. Isn't that the reason the new GTO's could not me imported into Canada due to the bumper crash test rating?
I always thought US crash test ratings were much more lienent than Canada's. Isn't that the reason the new GTO's could not me imported into Canada due to the bumper crash test rating?
09 G8 GT - stock 306rwhp/334trq
Mods: Maggie 2300, Rotofab, Kooks LT, X-pipe, GXP Muff - HP? Dyno 12 Apr
On the way: Rick C cam.
03 GPT - Turbo"d/Intercooled, and fast.
If the frames per second was the same for #1 and #2, then I see why #1 took the trophy. Otherwise, yea #2 could have easily won the top spot!
A friend did some research, apparently that's an ooooold Holden. At least a few decades. So not '92. That was also back when the Commodores were based on an Opel chassis. So the Commodore has come a long way since then, thankfully.
2009 Liquid Red O/R M6 G8 GXP - Nickname: "The Yak"
Bought 5/21/2009, Sold 5/2/2015. Will be missed!
Daily Driver: 2013 Ford Focus ST
Hauler: 2005 Ford Excursion Powerstroke
This has been known for some time actually. I have that generation of F150 but in a standard cab short bed 4x4 configuration. The problem was they removed a lot of the structural rigidity when they made it a Super Cab.Originally Posted by Eidolon
That Commodore was MAAAAAAD smashed!
2009.5 MSM GXP 500ish N/A RWHP. Mods include but aren't limited to: Texas Speed 418 (6.8L) fully forged held together with ARP from top to bottom, PRC 255cc heads, Rick Crawford intake plenum, TB port, polish and tune, Roto-Fab 102mm CAI w/LS7 MAF, Kooks 1-7/8" headers wrapped with DEI, Corsa catless system, Circle D 3200 Stall, 3.45 final drive, BMR's complete street bushing kit and sway bars, Eibach Pro Kit, G-Force Axles, running on staggered VMR 710's with Bridgestone RE11 rubber. HSV triple gauge pack with Calais smokers kit mod, V6 tails, debadge/rebadge, V6 door handles, AU black door trim, Maverick Man under hood strut covers, & washer and bolt kit, fully corrected paint thanks to Adams Polishes and my hard work. Built with reliability in mind with some power for those times when you need to pass or go over a big hill. Just a poser, not a racer!
Crash tests: I am VERY glad our cars are safe
Can't watch it but was the smart car in there? Better be worst crash rating ever.. Tends to cut the people in 2 :/
What is a Holden Commerdore?
2009.1 G8 GT - 2013 Surly Pugsley - 2011 Specialized S.J. Comp 29 - 2008 Cannondale six13 D1 - 9 others
Ah, good to know! My friend has the standard cab, RWD only. The base model with the V6, basically.
Yeah, I know, right?
2009 Liquid Red O/R M6 G8 GXP - Nickname: "The Yak"
Bought 5/21/2009, Sold 5/2/2015. Will be missed!
Daily Driver: 2013 Ford Focus ST
Hauler: 2005 Ford Excursion Powerstroke
The only problem is that the test shown above of the older Commodore was done for other reasons, not just crash testing.
Here's the video alone. Look at the comments below it stating that a bunch of sand ballast was added for testing the wall, not the car.
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RacerxG8 - Dean P.
'08 G8 GT Liquid Red
Full FE3, BMR BK013 kit (removed TOO harsh for DD), Spyder tails, Shark Fin, Volant CAI, and the rest is stock
Coming soon: GXP front and rear bits
Here's the relevant crash test for our cars.
RacerxG8 - Dean P.
'08 G8 GT Liquid Red
Full FE3, BMR BK013 kit (removed TOO harsh for DD), Spyder tails, Shark Fin, Volant CAI, and the rest is stock
Coming soon: GXP front and rear bits
I can personally speak for the side impact. Are cars are safe. Had a 2 door civic hit me in the side at about 50 mph and i was going about 5 mph and it killed that civic held great for me but car was considered totaled
2009 SBM G8 GT
2007 Suzuki GSX-R 1000
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