Driver Cockpit Safety
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This carbon-fiber composite seat is used in the Nextel Cup Series. Notice the long leg supports and full head surround. Some in the industry are critical of these seats because failures are so hard to detect. When a crash occurs, we can see bends and cracks in aluminum seats, but with carbon composites, even an X-ray may not detect weak spots. Photo by Bob Bolles View Related Article
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Toyota Tacoma Research
When shopping for a new car take a look at the Toyota Tacoma. The 2010 Tacoma goes for a suggested retail price of $24,595.00. It has had 4 vehicle recalls, which can give you an idea about its reliability. You may also be interested in the Mitsubishi Eclipse and the Dodge Viper.
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