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[โ€“] Kecessa@sh.itjust.works 6 points 2 months ago (1 children)

It actually doesn't absorb the impact well because it's too rigid

[โ€“] finley@lemm.ee 3 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

not to mention that having 3 1/2 tons slamming into you at however-many mph tends to end poorly, regardless of the crumple zones on your car and especially when it's mounted that high up.