Re: [OM] Move to Alaska and...

[ChrisB]

Are you getting it fixed, Ken?

Chris

C M I Barker | Gamlingay


> On 9 Jan 2020, at 22:50, Ken Norton <ken@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> 
>> 
>> Am I correct that that probably means that the plastic did not absorb much
>> energy and would not have done any better in a higher speed encounter while
>> still cold.   Is the X5 designed to meet any passenger safety requirements
>> of US laws  without a contribution to energy absorption from the plastic.
> 
> BMW manufacturers the X5 front end with everything outside of the
> frame structure as a prefabricated plastic assembly. It has no
> structural strength and contains no metal other than fasteners. All
> the safety structure is contained in the main body assembly. This
> design saves hundreds of pounds in the vehicle.
> 
> AG
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