Anti-submarining protection

I came across the Subject phrase.

From the V70 specifications:

http://www.volvocars.co.uk/Showroom/V70/Specifications/Features/




Anti-submarining protection
Both the front and rear seats feature anti-submarining guards.


Why did they not work:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/2576179.stm

Flop

 

Hi "Flop",

The Anti-submarining Seats probably tried very hard to work, but being
attached to the car bodies...... down they went, with the ship.

Andy I.

| I came across the Subject phrase.
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| From the V70 specifications:
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| http://www.volvocars.co.uk/Showroom/V70/Specifications/Features/
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|
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| Anti-submarining protection
| Both the front and rear seats feature anti-submarining guards.
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| Why did they not work:
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| http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/2576179.stm
|
| Flop

 

The SAABS dragged 'em down!!!!