Originally Posted by Denny Graham
Once read where that was the reason Princes Diana
didn't survive her accident, the sudden stop tore her aorta.
If it were mine, I would opt for a solid plate bolted in place.

Denny Graham
Sandwich, IL

Point taken Denny,I have clarified my initial query in the post above regarding the actual securing of the mount.

Part of the problem as far as I know with Diana was she wasn't wearing a belt resulting in her impacting the seat/occupant in front.
If in fact had she been restrained the outcome may well have been survivable.

I also understand the biggest problem encountered these days in heavy impacts are deceleration injuries.
People are so well restrained and protected by all the air bags etc,whereas their internal organs aren't.
Their organs still travel forward at whatever the speed of impact is.....

Last edited by jockbolter50; 01/07/2016 9:10 AM.
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