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Re:Ask HN: What're the best-designed things you've ever used? by mixmastamyk on Monday February 20, 2017 @03:40AM (#13685535)
> the fuel tank is below the front seats.

Doesn't sound like a good idea in an accident.

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Re:Ask HN: What're the best-designed things you've ever used? by bschwindHN on Monday February 20, 2017 @04:37AM (#13685849)
Why not? If something catastrophic happens, will it really make a difference?
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Re:Ask HN: What're the best-designed things you've ever used? by mixmastamyk on Thursday February 23, 2017 @02:07AM (#13712209)
Because if a fire starts, you'll have zero time to get out. In the rear, you may have a second or two.
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Re:Ask HN: What're the best-designed things you've ever used? by arachnophobe on Monday February 20, 2017 @05:29AM (#13686126)
Putting it at the back isn't always a good idea - Ford Pinto anyone?
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Re:Ask HN: What're the best-designed things you've ever used? by mixmastamyk on Thursday February 23, 2017 @02:10AM (#13712219)
There are many hatchbacks safer (ahem) than the Pinto. IIRC it had a particular design flaw in addition to the gas tank in the rear, though I've lost the details and wikipedia doesn't seem to be helping.
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