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Quote:

Originally Posted by dengel

Regarding the collapse of the windshield, I have several thoughts.

First is that it was the headrests and the slope of the hood that helped maintain that bubble I was in that saved me. I didn't really need to rely on the windshield as a structural support. I think the windshield is intended to absorb alot of the force of an impact the same way crumple zones in the front and back of the car are meant to absorb the shock in frontal and rear collisions. And yes, it was probably a VERY good thing that I am short and my head does not normally extend higher than the headrest while I am driving.

Second is that because of the shape of the dashboard and the driver's cockpit area, the windshield did not collapse nearly as low on the driver's side as it did on the passenger side. If I had a passenger in the car they probably wouldn't have fared as well as
I did.

Here's a pic of the car where you can see that even collapsed, the driver's side windshield is much higher than the passenger side.

Diane, all I can say is that Carol and I are so relieved that you are ok and not seriously injured. We learned of the accident from a motorcycleist staying at the Microtel who had been present shortly after your accident, and had mentioned that the Solstice had flipped upside down, but he didn't know if the occupant or occupants were injured. God speed in your physical and emotional recouvery from this terrible accident. You definitely have a Guardian Angel in Heaven.

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	GXPinKC Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kansas City	Quote: Originally Posted by dengel Regarding the collapse of the windshield, I have several thoughts. First is that it was the headrests and the slope of the hood that helped maintain that bubble I was in that saved me. I didn't really need to rely on the windshield as a structural support. I think the windshield is intended to absorb alot of the force of an impact the same way crumple zones in the front and back of the car are meant to absorb the shock in frontal and rear collisions. And yes, it was probably a VERY good thing that I am short and my head does not normally extend higher than the headrest while I am driving. Second is that because of the shape of the dashboard and the driver's cockpit area, the windshield did not collapse nearly as low on the driver's side as it did on the passenger side. If I had a passenger in the car they probably wouldn't have fared as well as I did. Here's a pic of the car where you can see that even collapsed, the driver's side windshield is much higher than the passenger side. Diane, all I can say is that Carol and I are so relieved that you are ok and not seriously injured. We learned of the accident from a motorcycleist staying at the Microtel who had been present shortly after your accident, and had mentioned that the Solstice had flipped upside down, but he didn't know if the occupant or occupants were injured. God speed in your physical and emotional recouvery from this terrible accident. You definitely have a Guardian Angel in Heaven. __________________ #1 On my local GXP list at MSRP; Code 1100, Order#KCPDVV 04-28-06 Code 3000, 10-12-06; Code 3100, 11-08-06; Code 3300, 11-18-06; Code 3400, 11-18-06; Code 3800, 12-01-06; Code 4200 12-07-06; Code 5000 & 6000, 12-27-06 2007 Aggressive GXP, 5-speed shifter, Ebony Leather seats, red accent stitching, Chromed Wheels, Air, 6-Disc, Monsoon, Sport Metallic Pedals, and Premium Headliner. MSRP $30,300 less $1,000 GMMC credit. Deal $28,180 ($2,120 under MSRP). VIN#120075