Re: Escaping from a rolled DeLorean

[deloreanernst@xxxx]

***** Moderator's Note *****
We have established that the way to exit an overturned DeLorean is 
to kick glass... Please consider this thread closed.

This subject has come up before on the DML. Consensus: 
1. because of the low and wide shape of the D, in the unlikely event of a 
rollover it will usually land right side up.
2. the inertia switch is designed to unlock the doors (and turn off the fuel 
pump,) in case of a crash, so at least you're not dealing with that.
3. look at the outside front edge of the windshield... it looks like there's 
no frame around the bottom edge. That's to facilitate kicking out the front 
windshield in case emergency egress is necessary. 
4. You can't roll down the windows wide enough to escape in a hurry, so 
personally, I carry my big, honkin' adjustable wrench in the glove box just 
in case. In ANY car, doors could be damaged in a rollover, or even a side 
impact, causing them to be jammed shut. I should know, I rolled over my very 
first car :*( It was high and narrow, and I was young and foolish! At least 
I was sober.

-Wayne
vin 11174