Procon Ten?

[Tom Nas]

At 17:35 8-3-03 +0100, Per Lindgren wrote:
>Procon-Ten started with the introduction of the type 89, and was also
>featured on the updated type 44 from 1988. It was also used on B4 and C4
>cars, both my 92 Cabrio and the Audi before that one, the 92 100 Avant had
>Procon-Ten, as none of them were airbag equipped. As Ti mentioned, it was
>used for seatbelt contraction even on airbag cars.

It was optional here in Holland. I remember a very innovative commercial
from the late '80s where the principle of the system was explained using a
'model car' made from a matchbox with a paper clip bent in the shape of a
steering wheel and a bit of string simulating the cables. The matchbox had
the four rings on the front and was opened up. When it hit an object, it
would slide to a closed position and the bit of string would make the
steering wheel retract. Very clever and simple, made a lasting impression
on me.

Tom