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yfin
15-04-2005, 09:04 PM
Painful to see damage to such a nice car...

8kph bumper tests - notice how much damage even at 8kph
http://www.progressive.com/video/04_AcuraTSX_LSB.asx

65kph front test - car is write off
http://www.progressive.com/video/04_AcuraTSX_HSF.asx
baboo
15-04-2005, 09:27 PM
Whao...the TSX/Euro body is RIGID!! see how the A-pillar is still nice & straight

the crumple zone certainly working!!
yfin
15-04-2005, 09:31 PM
Whao...the TSX/Euro body is RIGID!! see how the A-pillar is still nice & straight

the crumple zone certainly working!!

True true - this is from the TSX technical doc:

From the very beginning, the goal for TSX stiffness was two of Europe’s most successful and respected four-door sedans, the Audi A4 and the BMW 3 Series. The TSX surpasses both these cars in bending and torsional rigidity.
VirIIx
16-04-2005, 12:57 AM
great videos!
EURO-R
16-04-2005, 01:08 AM
Great!! Thanks for yfin!! That's the one i want!
EURO-R
16-04-2005, 01:19 AM
Can anyone tell me how to save these video clips to my hard drive?
yfin
16-04-2005, 09:06 AM
Can anyone tell me how to save these video clips to my hard drive?

Go to "file" then "Save media as" in windows media player
bigdongers
16-04-2005, 01:56 PM
Man those airbags really do save lives!
euro77
16-04-2005, 04:29 PM
good find yfin!
wish my car would never had those crashes. but then again, it's good to know the passenger cabin is still intact after that crash!