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Originally Posted by rmuller
At least you can import 83-92 defenders up there in Canada!
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Really? does that mean if I end up in Canada I'll be able to bring Eva along with me? She's a 1992
A thought on the safety thing. Isn't it also to do with pedestrian safety as well as occupant safety?
There are some very conflicting studies done on vehicles and pedestrian accidents. Some say that cars are worse cos the person has their legs taken out and they smash their heads on the windscreen and that being hit by a blunt fronted 4x4 is better as the shock is spread over a larger surface area. Then there are the complete opposite studies too!
AFAIK the defender's thin doors and lack of side impact protection are a problem with the US safety people as well as the unsuitability of the bulkhead to hold air bags.
