Extrication

2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Body Structure

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Body Structure

Here’s a look at the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Body Structure.  You will notice that the C-Class has a wide range of materials. pelvis bags for driver and front passenger a newly developed window bag sidebags for the outer rear seats ...

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2014 Ford Fusion Body Structure

The 2014 Ford Fusion has an unique body structure.  We covered the 2013 Ford Fusion last year here, but felt the need to update the material on the Fusion.  The A-Pillar design stretches to the C-pillar and joins all 3 pillars ...

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2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive

2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive

The electric vehicle is not going anywhere, well it does go everywhere but it has more staying power this time around then in the past. Here’s a look at the 2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive.

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2014 Subaru BRZ Body Structure

2014 2014 Subaru BRZ

We coverd the 2013 Subaru BRZ body structure is a previous post.  However, we came across the picture below that provides a little more information on the Subaru BRZ. Driver’s and front-passenger’s front airbags Subaru advanced frontal airbag system Seat-mounted front ...

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Motorsports Rollcages

Motorsports Rollcages

Rollcages may be required and need to comply with certain FIA sanctioned races. They are designed to protect the occupants during a vehicle roll-over. The chassis also becomes significantly rigid to promote better handling characteristics. Full FIA WRC weld-in cages ...

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2014 Toyota Vios Body Structure

The 2014 Vios is the 3rd generation model. Toyota aims to export the new Vios as a global model with world class standards. The new car will go on sale in Thailand shortly after, and to be sold in Asia ...

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2014 Chevrolet Malibu (With Start / Stop Technology)

Extrication Cut Zones

General Motors provide a quick guide for the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu with Start / Stop Technology that included the body structure breakdown and airbag locations. Extrication no cut zones are highlighted in the image below. To disable the vehicle: Turn ...

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2014 Opel Cascada Body Structure

The 2014 Opel Cascada body structure has some unique features.  The A-pillars are press hardened and they conceal hard rolled steel reinforcement bars that reach down below the doors.  At the rear, the rollover bars are anchored in the strongest ...

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2014 Honda CR-Z Body Structure (Australia)

The 2014 Honda CR-Z body structure for the Australia market.  The CR-Z has SRS front airbags, side airbags, side airbags with OPDS on the passenger side, and full length curtain airbags.

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