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Originally posted by Benzman1000
G-Benz, do you know for a fact that was the reason for the plastic chrome interior pieces? I've always wondered why they did that too.
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No, actually that's pure speculation...but I DID read about their laminate designs for the wood being directly related to preventing it from splintering in an accident. Actually, whenever I see damaged chrome metal strips on older vehicles, they do look like something that could readily impale an occupant, especially considering the trajectory and velocity of loose trim in a collision. That is why I brought it up as a "thought" topic.
I assume some choices were cost-saving measures rather than how the materials react under the stress of an accident...but it is something to consider, as I remember the pre-SRS days, when MB actually padded the steering wheel horn pads for a reason!