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11-05-2009, 03:30 PM
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Falcon RTV - FG G6ET
 
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Location: In Da Bush, QLD
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Some time stats relating to Crash tests on an XT Falcon.
http://www.lonegunman.co.uk/2009/02/...f-a-car-crash/ In designing the Falcon XT, Ford engineers set out to discover the anatomy of a car crash and found that the accident is typically over before we’re even consciously aware of it happening. This is a reconstruction of a crash involving a stationary Ford Falcon XT sedan being struck in the driver’s door by another vehicle travelling at 50 km/h [30 mph]. 0 milliseconds - An external object touches the driver’s door. 1 ms - The car’s door pressure sensor detects a pressure wave. 2 ms - An acceleration sensor in the C-pillar behind the rear door also detects a crash event. 2.5 ms - A sensor in the car’s centre detects crash vibrations. 5 ms - Car’s crash computer checks for insignificant crash events, such as a shopping trolley impact or incidental contact. It is still working out the severity of the crash. Door intrusion structure begins to absorb energy. 6.5 ms - Door pressure sensor registers peak pressures. 7 ms - Crash computer confirms a serious crash and calculates its actions. 8 ms - Computer sends a “fire” signal to side airbag. Meanwhile, B-pillar begins to crumple inwards and energy begins to transfer into cross-car load path beneath the occupant. 8.5 ms - Side airbag system fires. 15 ms - Roof begins to absorb part of the impact. Airbag bursts through seat foam and begins to fill. 17 ms - Cross-car load path and structure under rear seat reach maximum load. Airbag covers occupant’s chest and begins to push the shoulder away from impact zone. 20 ms - Door and B-pillar begin to push on front seat. Airbag begins to push occupant’s chest away from the impact. 27 ms - Impact velocity has halved from 50 km/h to 23.5 km/h. A “pusher block” in the seat moves occupant’s pelvis away from impact zone. Airbag starts controlled deflation. 30 ms - The Falcon has absorbed all crash energy. Airbag remains in place. For a brief moment, occupant experiences maximum force equal to 12 times the force of gravity. 45 ms - Occupant and airbag move together with deforming side structure. 50 ms - Crash computer unlocks car’s doors. Passenger safety cell begins to rebound, pushing doors away from occupant. 70 ms - Airbag continues to deflate. Occupant moves back towards middle of car. Engineers classify crash as “complete”. 150-300 ms - Occupant becomes aware of collision.
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11-05-2009, 04:16 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Falcon XT Crash Test: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ib0DHmqVR4g
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11-05-2009, 04:20 PM
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Banned
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Location: Rowville
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the fg looks tough with black stockies.
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11-05-2009, 06:49 PM
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Regular Schmuck
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Very interesting. Thanks for the link.
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11-05-2009, 07:03 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Location: Melb north
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wow lots of stuff goin on there in split seconds...amazing, people just don`t see all the hidden big buck technology that we take for granted.
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12-05-2009, 12:19 AM
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What/where is the "car's door pressure sensor"?
I have pulled apart dozens of doors, never seen this on BA/F's There is a sensor in the B pillar is that what your talking about? |
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12-05-2009, 01:12 AM
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Viper FG XR6 Turbo
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12-05-2009, 04:52 PM
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GT4.
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Technology thats been in Mercs Volvo's and Beemers for 20 or so years now. FG is not amazing, it is just normal. A normal that HOLDEN should be looking up to and working to reach.
Fantastic break down on whats happening during an accident though  Great link.
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12-05-2009, 11:35 PM
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I thought it must have been in the new models only because I have never seen one. Looks like crashes will be more expensive now....
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12-05-2009, 11:46 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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To think most people would option a better stereo over additional airbags, mind boggling. Lets hope curtains are standard across the entire range in S2.
Great Link.
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12-05-2009, 11:49 PM
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FPV F6X
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interesting to see what happens at between say 70 to 100 kmph
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ive been 4490'd
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love the breakdown of it, cheers for the link.
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13-05-2009, 08:43 AM
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The one and only
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Carrum Downs, Victoria
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Amazing what happens before you realise it! Cars 'think' quiker than humans!!
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20-05-2009, 11:52 PM
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just another day
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the tech experts are so good now day this stuff saves so many lives
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21-05-2009, 12:12 AM
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Regular Member
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Holden Commodore fails crash test
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=fed_1242591559 |
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Timeline of a Car Crash
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