tC crash tests are in

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Oct 27, 2004 | 10:48 AM

sciontc_mich

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tC crash tests are in

the gov. now has the crash test results up for the tC.. not bad compared to my 1996 civic

here's a link

http://www.nhtsa.gov/NCAP/Cars/3176.html

Oct 27, 2004 | 11:00 AM

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Nice. 5-Start Front Driver impact and 4-start front Passenger impact.

Oct 27, 2004 | 12:20 PM

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That's good stuff...it looks like the driver door doesn't buckle or anything...very sturdy!

make sure you watch the video too.

Oct 27, 2004 | 12:48 PM

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Another gold medal for the tC. Aside from a few rattle/pop problems, this first year car has been a true winner. And for a very modest price........

Kevin

Oct 27, 2004 | 12:53 PM

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So this is with side airbags, I wonder what the ratings would be without side airbags (save myself $600)

Oct 27, 2004 | 01:02 PM

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how fast was the crash test? didnt see it on the chart...

Oct 27, 2004 | 01:08 PM

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How does NHTSA perform the frontal crash test and how are vehicles rated?

For frontal crash tests, crash-test dummies representing an average-sized adult are placed in driver and front passenger seats and secured with the vehicle's seat belts. Vehicles are crashed into a fixed barrier at 35 miles per hour (mph), which is equivalent to a head-on collision between two similar vehicles each moving at 35 mph. Since the test reflects a crash between two similar vehicles, make sure you compare vehicles from the same weight class, plus or minus 250 lbs., when looking at frontal crash star ratings.

Instruments measure the force of impact to each dummy's head, neck, chest, pelvis, legs and feet. Frontal star ratings indicate the chance of a serious head and chest injury to the driver and right front seat passenger. A serious injury is one requiring immediate hospitalization and may be life threatening.

5 stars = 10% or less chance of serious injury
4 stars = 11% to 20% chance of serious injury
3 stars = 21% to 35% chance of serious injury
2 stars = 36% to 45% chance of serious injury
1 star = 46% or greater chance of serious injury

Oct 27, 2004 | 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by eugovector

So this is with side airbags, I wonder what the ratings would be without side airbags (save myself $600)

don't see why you think it's with side airbags, it clearly lists at the top that the test vehicle did not have side airbags.

Oct 27, 2004 | 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by eugovector

So this is with side airbags, I wonder what the ratings would be without side airbags (save myself $600)

this is without side airbags:

Tested Vehicle
Side impact air bags: None
Electronic stability control: No
Vehicle curb weight: 2904

not sure how helpful side airbags would be in a frontal crash, but would definitely help in a side impact collision...

Oct 27, 2004 | 01:50 PM

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By comparison the civic 4dr recieved 5 stars / 5 stars, with significantly better passenger protection.

http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/ncap/cars/3329.html

Oct 27, 2004 | 01:55 PM

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Also, its good to know the windshield wipers will still work after a head on collision such as the one in the video.

Oct 27, 2004 | 02:16 PM

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good thing i'll never have to experience that :D

crap, better knock on wood.

Oct 27, 2004 | 02:37 PM

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Poor tC

Poor tC. It gave its life so that we may live. Or rather, it gave its life so that we know we are more likely to live after an accident. Either way, poor tC.

Oct 27, 2004 | 02:52 PM

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HOW DARE THEY CARsH AN AZURE PEARL TC

Oct 27, 2004 | 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by lucky

By comparison the civic 4dr recieved 5 stars / 5 stars, with significantly better passenger protection.

http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/ncap/cars/3329.html

According to insure.com, the Honda Civic is one of the Five Safest Cars of All Time.
http://moneycentral.msn.com/articles...asics/8121.asp

Oct 27, 2004 | 05:17 PM

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Also, its good to know the windshield wipers will still work after a head on collision such as the one in the video.

Thats was pretty interesting. ...I didn't even think to look really close...but...they werk. haha...

Oct 27, 2004 | 05:54 PM

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So this is with side airbags, I wonder what the ratings would be without side airbags (save myself $600)

They will use one with side air bags when the do the side collision test-it will definatly test higher than one without.

I spent the $600

Oct 27, 2004 | 06:54 PM

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yeah i didn't check the 2005 civic, was only comparing it against my 1996 Civic.. and i didn't see a video button earlier, i'll have to look..

Oct 27, 2004 | 07:49 PM

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from the page...

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Vehicles are crashed into a fixed barrier at 35 miles per hour (mph), which is equivalent to a head-on collision between two similar vehicles each moving at 35 mph.

Oct 27, 2004 | 08:36 PM

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i dont know why? but i cant play the video? sucks...

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