forgive me for putting this in this section, i just wasn't sure where else to put it. here is my problem, i know none of us like the idea of being in an accident, but its a reality of being on the roads these days, so how well do the ep82 an 91 fair in a crash test/accident?
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gv1.3
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not particularly well my friend. These cars were built before modern safety techniques were used so they are pretty basic.
If you search you will find a recent thread from a member that was in an accident and the whole front of the car is gone.
Another notable incident involved a member driving out of a multistory carpark and hitting a barrier nearly turning his car into a convertible.
If you search you will find a recent thread from a member that was in an accident and the whole front of the car is gone.
Another notable incident involved a member driving out of a multistory carpark and hitting a barrier nearly turning his car into a convertible.
Exhibit 1: http://www.toyotagtturbo.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8757
Exhibit 2: http://www.toyotagtturbo.com/forums/showpost.php?p=200163&postcount=55
So nope they don't hold up well. Get a roll cage and wear a helmet.
Exhibit 2: http://www.toyotagtturbo.com/forums/showpost.php?p=200163&postcount=55
So nope they don't hold up well. Get a roll cage and wear a helmet.
Big_Daddy
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hmmm, was hoping for a more positive response than that! i'd probably be alot safer in my ae111 corolla so! on the bright side, they are safer than a motorbike (or a punto
Asume the glanza are strong, my cuz just been rear ended in starlet SR, by a corrola (30mph impact) , SR standstill. The sr did absoarb it, the rear quarter crushed abith though, but it was still drive able.
Jay
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For the run of the mill light-frontals and moderate collisions the EP82 holds up okay. The cabin deformation isn't heavy and it's usually the chassis legs that take the force.
The two examples above are head on collision (heavy impact) and a carpark barrier (impact above the chassis).
The EP91 has extra strengthening and bracing to aid the performance and protection of the body shell. If I was planning to crash one I'd prefer it to be a Glanza TBH.
For comparisons sake please refer to other models of the same era (GT 1989-1995 and Glanza 1996-1999). Things have progressed somewhat in recent years.
The two examples above are head on collision (heavy impact) and a carpark barrier (impact above the chassis).
The EP91 has extra strengthening and bracing to aid the performance and protection of the body shell. If I was planning to crash one I'd prefer it to be a Glanza TBH.
For comparisons sake please refer to other models of the same era (GT 1989-1995 and Glanza 1996-1999). Things have progressed somewhat in recent years.
Stulet-GTT
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as i thought, 90's toyotas in general are reasonable, mightn't get one as an everyday car, but would definately make an excellent toy, for weekends and mondello. sorry about all the negativity, have been in a couple of crashes over the years, crash protection becomes more important as you get sense (older)!!!
Stulet-GTT
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Been in a few myself, even broke my neck..
But when buying a car crash protection is one of the last things on my mind...:haha:
Levin-AE111
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Trust me, nothing is as bad as smashing a pug 106 up which i did the other week, wasnt too bad but they crumple like a little tin can. It would have been worse for us if i hadnt had bucket seats and harnesses as the standard seats would snap i think, their shite! The starlet feels alot stronger and safer car than the pug did for sure!
I had a Levin AE111 and it felt pretty safe, wouldnt have said it felt any different to the starlet though.
Deffinatley putting a roll cage in the GT now, mainly incase it goes tits up and my gf's in the car with me at the time, at least she'll be safe and sound.
I had a Levin AE111 and it felt pretty safe, wouldnt have said it felt any different to the starlet though.
Deffinatley putting a roll cage in the GT now, mainly incase it goes tits up and my gf's in the car with me at the time, at least she'll be safe and sound.
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