Tuesday, Apr 10, 2007 at 19:46
On the crumbs of toughend glass? I think you're mixing up getting flicked in the noggin by stray branches on a track, with a broken glass, bones, pride and excess event of a roll-over at speed. Head and arms flailing outside as vehicle impacts on roll, and unrestrained people, loose drinks bottles, iPods,
camp kit, etc are a bigger worry.
* To the original poster's question - it's as already identified, a matter of window size and door space. In Subaru's case, it's exacerbated by the range "feature" that they have no door window frames. I can't tell you the precise thinking for Subaru, but...
No frame means (slightly) less weight and some structural advantages to the A, B and C pillars. Makes access easier in some instances. This also means that there is no option for a fixed partial window in rear doors to restrict window width and allow full descent.
Simpler sealing - window is top door seal too.
Larger glass area gives (slightly) better visibility too.
So there you go...zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Tim
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