Saturday, Mar 04, 2006 at 00:06
1 st , let me say that I have never met Ian or ever seen his bull-bars. So really cant comment on the quality . Now as to compliance , there rules are a little
grey.
Mostly it's sharp edges that are a no no RWC item and they must lean back not to force any object they hit under the car.
No as for air bag compatible cars, this is another story , for starters who need to obtain a certificate that your bars will collapse at the right strength ti allow air bags to work , testing cost around $5000 a bar and they usually
test till you get it right.
Now there is a issue with to strong a bar , this for death on impact. If you bull bar doesnt give at all , chances are that you will die on impact , even though your car has suffered no damage. This due to the brain continuing to travel forward and touching your scull. For this reason , vehicles are made to crumble these days , so they can save the occupants from death on impact.
I hit a Camry and leveled his back panel with the back window , with no damage to my ARB bar. I don't thing I need anything stronger than that for my outback trips.
Now we all know that thicker steel mean more weight , this is also a problem with making bull-bars , you don't need to try support a extra 20kg over the front axle .
Would be nice to see one of Ian's bars , just to get a idea of what his product looks like
Cheers all
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