<VV> Window headers, was: Sedan VS Sport Sedan

[Bryan Blackwell]

At least in the case of the Neon, the stated reason to add the headers 
on the 2nd gen cars was to reduce wind noise.  It's more difficult to 
get a good seal without them, and I believe I saw that as a reason in 
references to some of the GM designs as well.

--Bryan

On Feb 3, 2006, at 3:03 AM, airvair wrote:

> I personally wish they would go back to headerless doors, especially
> since the headers that wrap up into the roof are particularly prone to
> freezing shut in the winter. I'd also think that doors with headers
> would be more prone to jambing shut in a rollover situation, thus
> presenting an increased safety hazard. They certainly don't add 
> anything
> to the roof strength, despite that illusion.
>
> -Mark