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Quote: Originally posted by snap on 26/6/2006

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It would be interesting to see what insurance companies would make of a claim from some one over the 85% mark involved in a accident?

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Quote: Originally posted by Stressed Al on 26/6/2006

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I dont think the real reason for the 85% rule is to get the van moving as a lot of light but powerful engined cars will do this easily. Its to do with stability and getting it stopped! The more weight up front, the more in control you will be! This all boils down to being safe on the road.

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Now you are getting to the whole point of the topic!

Why do people have light cars when a heavy car would be safer? Or is fuel consumption more important?

Quote: Originally posted by zaccy123 on 26/6/2006

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if somebody thinks that 84 % is safe, and 86 percent is lethal. then they are very nieve!

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No one said that!

But 84 is preferable to 86!

is it just in the UK  there seems to be a big issue over this 85% thing  ?

seen loads of dodgy outfits in france,xsaras towing twin axle adrias for instance & no-one seems to have any problems or give a monkeys about it.they dont seem to use 4x4`s for towing on the continent either.