Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2003 13:39:50 -0400 From: "Nutmegger" <nutmegger_7717nopsamo.com> Subject: Re: 9-5 Passenger Airbag - how to disable?
<davehinznopsamcop.net> wrote : Well....you know I totally respect your opinion about all this stuff. > Nutmegger wrote: > > > Did you know what the explosion is equal to? > > An M-80 is what I've been told. > > Maybe, but it's a cushion of air, which is a bit softer than, say, the > steering wheel. Yes, softer than the steering wheel, but it is still a bag in your face. >It's not so much for your face, by the way, but for your > chest. Yes, I know. I was talking about when I've seen them actually deploy. In the person's face and they could not see the road and hit another vehicle. >Bent steering wheels are a bad sign; they got bent by >something. Yeah. > Haven't seen one with a deployed airbag. Have you seen one with someone wearing a seatbelt? > > >> See this page for more info: http://www.nhtsa.org/airbags/ > > > What an informative link, thanks. I bookmarked it. > > I'm going to study it tomorrow as well. I used to always call their hot-line for info, but this site was great. > > It should be done officially, as some people count on airbags, and if you > > ever sold your vehicle that info should be disclosed. > > And, good luck trying to find anyone willing to do it. Hmm...now there is a business opportunity for someone. I'm sure waivers could be implemented.