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10-13-09, 11:12 PM

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Phiber

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Originally Posted by gotis1000

1) most likely faster than 10 mph, especially if it caused you to crash into the car in front. Sounds more like 20-25 mph.

2) bumpers are designed to crumple in order to absorb damage to frame

I was on neutral at the stop light if that helps.

Comparing my 335 bumper to my IS350 it feels that the is350 is more flimsy and fragile. The famous saying for Japanese cars "they have a soft shell".

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10-13-09, 11:28 PM

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Coming from a German car, I agree. The IS feels less substantial than my Audi did. And seeing some of the moderate accident photos in this site over the years has somewhat confirmed that. But overall, it's still high up there.