Small overlap crash tests: Random new vids since last post

"EL_ULY" (uly) 12/08/2016 at 11:21 • Filed to: crash test

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I’ve been slacking a bit since the last vid but the cars posted since then are pretty meh as well. Here are the ones I figured OPPO might like to see and comment on. First, the big bad 2017 Honda Ridgeline seen in the vid above.

Score: GOOD

Next, the totally rad and underrated eco hoon goldmine than nobody gives a chance, the 2017 Corolla.

Score: GOOD

Next, this puts the “meh” in Mehrcedes-Benz, the 2017 C-Class

Score: GOOD

Here we have the savior of the world!, the 2017 Chevrolet Volt

Score: GOOD

umm....2017 Acura TLX

Score: Acceptable ..... surprise since Honda/Acura have always done good in this. Looks fine to me. Interior shot seemed a bit rough but it all looked good.

Last but not least, the 2017 Volvo “what crash test?” S90!!!!!!!!

Score: LOL you call that a wall? Get out my face with that shit BITCH!

When testing Volvos, they really need to find some sort of catch fence ahead of the test wall.

bob and john > EL_ULY 12/08/2016 at 11:25

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I must go, Timmy cant miss his soccer game

Comes over to help work on your car and only drinks beer > bob and john 12/08/2016 at 11:31

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Timmy is waaay to mainstream of a name for a Volvo driver’s kid. Something like Forest or Ryder or something.

EL_ULY > Comes over to help work on your car and only drinks beer 12/08/2016 at 11:36

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did you just assume Timmy’s gender?

TRIGGERED!!

lol :]

and 100 more > EL_ULY 12/08/2016 at 11:40

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Of all these crash tests, rarely do you see the steering wheel turn. Except in that Acura above. Odd.

adamftw > EL_ULY 12/08/2016 at 11:42

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No headrests? Is that a thing on these tests?

EL_ULY > and 100 more 12/08/2016 at 11:44

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that probably knocked some points off their scoring. Collapsible steering column or disattaching steering column fail?

EL_ULY > adamftw 12/08/2016 at 11:46

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they have a separate testing session for the seat assembly (whiplash/rear ended test). For this, it’s probably just to get good camera angles

adamftw > EL_ULY 12/08/2016 at 11:49

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Ah, makes sense for the camera angles.

Comes over to help work on your car and only drinks beer > EL_ULY 12/08/2016 at 11:51

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There were zero gender references in my post, why are you jumping to conclusions? It would seem to me that you are the insensitive and inappropriate one referring to gender and presuming gender from names. Very disappointed in you.

EL_ULY > Comes over to help work on your car and only drinks beer 12/08/2016 at 11:58

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since there was no “lol, j/k or :)“ after this reply like it was oh so clearly on mine, I am now positive you took my comment seriously. Thought we were having a giggle as a group, guessed wrong completely.

Party has been pooped people. I apologize for my words and more so for this awkward moment.

Comes over to help work on your car and only drinks beer > EL_ULY 12/08/2016 at 12:01

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No, I did not take your comment seriously, I just felt the disclaimer was unnecessary and would take away from the impact. Chill.

EL_ULY > Comes over to help work on your car and only drinks beer 12/08/2016 at 12:07

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i’m chilling out maxin relaxin all cool, shooting some B-ball outside of the school homie.

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > EL_ULY 12/08/2016 at 13:49

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Volvo’s got the best design for this test—rather than have the structure absorb everything, just deflect the car enough to the right and let the whole thing slide past.

Every Volvo seems to ace the test this way.

Regarding the TLX being “Acceptable”...I think that manufacturers are reaching the stress limits of their safety cell designs with this test. I’m guessing the simulations showed it would be good, but on the actual car something just barely intruded enough to disqualify the car for the “Good” rating.

hike > EL_ULY 12/08/2016 at 13:56

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That S90, just looking at the still image is really impressive. While not too relevant directly, it’s the only one of the bunch where the driver side mirror didn’t move. It just shows how well the door and its hinges stay in place.

EL_ULY > Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever 12/08/2016 at 14:03

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Same conclussion I came up with for the TLX.

Only other vehicle to deflect like this that I could remember was the Jeep Wrangler

EL_ULY > hike 12/08/2016 at 14:08

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it does the best to absorbe and deflect then protect with that mighty frame.

facw > EL_ULY 12/08/2016 at 15:20

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Yep, still impressed by the original gen XC90's performance in this test despite predating it by roughly a decade:

I somehow doubt my S40 would do as well, considering the design is that of a 20 year old Mitsubishi...

EL_ULY > facw 12/08/2016 at 15:24

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it’s pretty solid as well. I’ve seen some come in through work in baaad shape but everyone involved come out clear and clean always :]

facw > EL_ULY 12/08/2016 at 15:29

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I know the roof is tough enough to hold up a Ford Explorer:

How the Explorer got up there is anyone’s guess though...

EL_ULY > facw 12/08/2016 at 15:33

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wowzers!

Nate13 > EL_ULY 12/09/2016 at 19:18

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So, there are two ways that manufacturers are passing this test, deflection or absorption of energy.

I personally feel that the way Volvo passes this test is slightly risky. By deflecting the energy, you are sending it elsewhere. By deflecting the car away from the barrier, the test can easily be passed and the safety cell can be preserved. But, the issue is the the car is still moving, and potentially into other hazards. Think about the overhead shot. Say a semi with a trailer is stopped, and the teen texting can’t stop in time. The volvo hits the semi bumper beam and sends it into another lane, a tree, or in RHD countries, oncoming traffic. The toyota and Hondas are still just sitting there. In the real world, there’s hardly ever a 90 degree collision, so as you increase the angle in which you hit the foreign object, the less is absorbed and the more is redirected. Also, if the safety cell is passing the test without needing to absorb energy, how tough is it when there is a situation where you need to absorb the energy?

Just food for thought, although, I may be biased.