posted 07-21-2015 08:15 AM                  

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Originally posted by MDProwler:
The only thing I see the bumper doing that would be beneficial would be to trigger the airbag a millisecond sooner which could make all the difference.

As we cannot tell from those views whether it went off or not, it doesn’t appear there is any damage in the area of the sensors. If the impact sheared off the wheel but did little to slow the vehicle it is entirely possible that the airbag did not activate.

The point of impact is clearly in the Prowlers travel lane. Wonder why he didn’t move right to the shoulder to avoid the oncoming car. The pavement is certainly wide enough. Hope he recovers.

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If you had two trash cans full of trash wired to the front end of a prowler that hit something head on it would have to absorb some of the impact,it would be impossible to say that had zero effect. It would not be logical to believe otherwise. A 6 inch I beam or a trash can could both be measured to get a true number as a statistical result on the impact.

As far as cosmetically speaking I think the poll numbers would be close as to which looked the best.Tennessee has bumper laws. Not having any bumpers at all would be a great opportunity for a cop to look over your car and check it out ,if you have Shania Twain in the drivers seat it is almost a sure thing a cop would want to pull the car over. In my case ...some old fart like myself, would not tempt a cop very much.

posted 07-21-2015 08:42 AM                  

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Originally posted by Gort:
If you had two trash cans full of trash wired to the front end of a prowler that hit something head on it would have to absorb some of the impact,it would be impossible to say that had zero effect. It would not be logical to believe otherwise. A 6 inch I beam or a trash can could both be measured to get a true number as a statistical result on the impact.

As far as cosmetically speaking I think the poll numbers would be close as to which looked the best.Tennessee has bumper laws. Not having any bumpers at all would be a great opportunity for a cop to look over your car and check it out ,if you have Shania Twain in the drivers seat it is almost a sure thing a cop would want to pull the car over. In my case ...some old fart like myself, would not tempt a cop very much.

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posted 07-21-2015 08:47 AM                  

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Originally posted by padroo:

There is still hope for you Gort, the cop could be some young babe and after seeing your Prowler thinking she could stop you if you had no bumpers and her real intention is to wrap her hands around your money. Lol

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posted 07-21-2015 10:26 AM                  

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Originally posted by NullMind:
I volunteer for some police brutality like that !!

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I might be a condo cowboy

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/senior-citizens-the-new-face-of-aids/

posted 07-21-2015 11:09 AM                  

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Originally posted by Gort:
I might be a condo cowboy

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/senior-citizens-the-new-face-of-aids/

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Senior citizens getting AIDS is because they heard the disease might kill you in 30 years, so. 75 year old thinks "cool, that means I'll live till 105 !!"

posted 07-21-2015 12:14 PM                  

...the drivers name isn't familiar with me either, but so help me, the car looks very familiar...it has quite a few mods and the. Carlini bumper covers are most unusual, someone here will know the car, or possibly owned it at one time

posted 07-21-2015 02:50 PM                  

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Originally posted by alustiza:
This is an issue with someone not paying attention to a valid passing situation, that being the 16 year old, and or the RV not pulling over possibly to let people get by. I have been on the road many times where a motor home, or some other form of camper, is driving like 55 or 60 and not having the courtesy to pull over once in a while to let other people pass.

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posted 07-21-2015 04:09 PM                  

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Originally posted by Gort:
If you had two trash cans full of trash wired to the front end of a prowler that hit something head on it would have to absorb some of the impact,it would be impossible to say that had zero effect. It would not be logical to believe otherwise. A 6 inch I beam or a trash can could both be measured to get a true number as a statistical result on the impact.

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posted 07-21-2015 04:19 PM                  

I imagine there are areas that that a minimum speed may be posted along with a speed limit, but as far as I know, there is no law saying one must drive at the posted limit.

Here in Maryland, if someone drives 15 mph or more under the posted limit, they could be cited for impeding the normal flow of traffic but at the speeds folks drive around here, there is virtually no chance of that happening.

posted 07-21-2015 07:48 PM                  

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Originally posted by beachcat:
A lot of damage on the Taurus. It must have almost T boned the prowler.

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posted 07-24-2015 07:03 PM                  

Tim.....Hoping your recovery goes smoothly, and you will be up and around soon!

You are in our thoughts and prayers

Also, you are a lucky guy to make it through that type of accident.....be sure to keep that rabbit's foot on you when you purchase your next Prowler

AC

posted 07-24-2015 09:12 PM                  

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Originally posted by ed monahan:
Note that there is no red paint on the front of the Taurus. I don't see a guard rail so I don't know what would have caused the front end damage.

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posted 07-24-2015 09:36 PM                  

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Originally posted by ed monahan:
Note that there is no red paint on the front of the Taurus. I don't see a guard rail so I don't know what would have caused the front end damage.

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