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by **hari-bhari** » Sat Jun 21, 2003 5:56 pm

well here's my theory, correct me if i'm wrong. the B pillars in a 4 door car are between the front and rear doors (with the A pillars being in front, around the winshield). typically, b-pillars in a car are pretty strong, designed to absorb a lot of impact, etc etc. so in a 4 door car, when you get nailed form the side, that b pillar helps keep the cabin of the car protected. in a 2 door car however, the doors are typically longer, so the b pillar (if there even is one), is moved farther back. so pretty much when you get nailed from the side, it goes right into the door, and a door cant provide that much protection. i think that's why i feel vulnerable for a side impact.

by **krook** » Sat Jun 21, 2003 6:32 pm

hari_trivedi wrote:well here's my theory, correct me if i'm wrong. the B pillars in a 4 door car are between the front and rear doors (with the A pillars being in front, around the winshield).

B-pillar is the passenger side pillar by the front windshield. A-pillar is the driver's side.

by **hari-bhari** » Sat Jun 21, 2003 6:52 pm

hmm im pretty sure that the a-pillars are windshield pillars and b pillars are between front and rear doors, supporting hte roof. even ran a google search on it

by **NASTY** » Sat Jun 21, 2003 8:39 pm

hari_trivedi wrote:hmm im pretty sure that the a-pillars are windshield pillars and b pillars are between front and rear doors, supporting hte roof. even ran a google search on it

yeah thats right
you pretty much start from the first pillar (A - separates front window from windshield) and work your way back
A, B, C...

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