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Old 01-19-2022, 08:11 PM   #11
Sid03SVT
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Originally Posted by hadvw View Post
The line that resonated with me the most from the carscoops article:
He also noted the boxy design enables him to see where the corners are, so his proximity will be better and he'll be able to be more precise.

DANG do I miss the boxy cars from the 80s where you could easily know exactly where the end of your hood was, etc..
it's not just boxy cars, it's just cars from the days before high belt lines & low roof lines; crash safety has has made cars safer in the event of a crash, but has increased blind spots/reduction of body sight points significantly.

my 06 WRX had a lot of glass, I knew it's dimensions, it's a fairly curvaceous car, at least as wagons go; the hood scoop & hood drop off combination, and a long front overhang were a hinderance for sure, but it's much better than newer stuff with less glass; have you been in a new Camaro? Boxy by todays standards, but blind spots galore.
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