09-05-2012, 02:19 PM
I've been wandering around scrappys a lot lately (looking for a damn turbo!), and was surprised just how many airbags HAD gone off in the crashes. I was under the impression that 10 years+ and the airbags would be a bit hit and miss, but I dont remember seeing any crash damaged cars where the bags hadnt gone off........unless ofcourse they could have been full of body parts and not suitable for salvage. :?
I also hate the thought of the airbag whacking me in the face if I crash, and would rather they weren't there tbh, but I also see why they are there, so your neck doesnt snap as your seatbelt holds your body and your head flies forwards. The thing that I don't like about them is you really have to be in the 'right' place for them. I mean a seatbelt will hold you however you're sitting. But if you're leaning to one side or got your arm across the wheel while turning I'm sure they could make injuries worse....especially using the arm exapmle....as arm in your face when you crash wouldn't be ideal.
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I also hate the thought of the airbag whacking me in the face if I crash, and would rather they weren't there tbh, but I also see why they are there, so your neck doesnt snap as your seatbelt holds your body and your head flies forwards. The thing that I don't like about them is you really have to be in the 'right' place for them. I mean a seatbelt will hold you however you're sitting. But if you're leaning to one side or got your arm across the wheel while turning I'm sure they could make injuries worse....especially using the arm exapmle....as arm in your face when you crash wouldn't be ideal.
hock: