Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2003 10:22:22 +0100 From: Johannes H Andersen <johsnopsamsizefitterzzzz.com> Subject: Re: 9-5 Passenger Airbag - how to disable?
Nutmegger wrote: > > "'nuther Bob" wrote::: > > > I agree with the "put kids in the rear seat". > > Yes, it _is_ the safest, every parent should realize that. I hate to see > kids or baby seats in the front seat as much as I hate seeing dogs lose in > the back of pick-up trucks. It just seems so irresponsible to me. > > >There are still > > legitimate reasons for disconnecting your air bag though. > > Yes, Johannes touch upon a reason of mine. > Side airbags are ok, I would leave those alone. They make more sense to me > anyway. According to statistics, most accidents are not head-ons. > Personally, I do not want an airbag exploding into my face, I will take my > chances otherwise. > Did you know what the explosion is equal to? > An M-80 is what I've been told. > > I've already been in an accident with my 900 (no airbag) the car was > totaled, no fault of mine...and I was just fine except black & blue from the > seat belt. We have now got used to seat belts that we no longer think about it, but as I'm 6'1" and not light, I do find the three point seat belts uncomfortable. I would imagine that many women with frontal features would also find the standard seat belts uncomfortable? The three point belts were introduced at a time when cars were much more basic than today; I wonder why we still have this type of belts and not more comfortable four point belts? These belts are often fitted to rallye cars. Johannes
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