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Originally posted by xoc:
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Originally posted by boognight:
[b]having a metal bumper means more dings and less give in a small accident... i didnt know that the xterra ever came with a metal bumper unless you put an ARB on or something...
Go kick your front or rear bumper with a bare foot then report back here.

I would much rather have a bumper that works better in a large crash than a small accident.[/b]
yea but isnt that a form of a crumple zone? i mean if the bumper were just metal, the crash would have a HUGE jolt for the passengers. the way it is now, the car will crumple up a little, still no were near as much as a range rover or some other SUV's with crumple zones.

I understand why metal would be better for a lot of circumstances, but safety i dont think it is. I think Nissan would have a lot of problems if they had a steal bumper on one of there stock vehicles.