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Re: Are Euro bumpers safe? Removing the US Bumper? (archive)
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Posted by BruceJ on February 24, 2001 at 22:30:26:

In Reply to: Are Euro bumpers safe? Removing the US Bumper? posted by Shawn on February 24, 2001 at 12:14:21:

safety was not the issue with the 5 MPH bumpers. This was pushed on us by the insurance industry to prevent damage during slow speed crashes and save them paying out claims. Passenger safety had nothing to do with these bumpers.

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