Re: Euro bags

[philby@ix.netcom.com (Phil Coppin)]

Phil,

Evidently U.S. airbags have a higher inflation speed. I did read an 
article in one of the mags a few months back and I believe the figures 
are around 200mph U.S. and 160mph Euro. And yes, they increased the 
inflation speed due to the greater number of idiots here who believe it 
is their right NOT to wear seat belts!! 

Because of the additional speed, anyone closer than 11 inches to the 
bags can get friction burns or, in some cases killed or injured, due to 
the force of the explosion - all this is still very open to debate!
Very topical subject here due to deaths and injuries attributed to this 
type of airbag. Unfortunately, the topicality of this subject is 
exacerbated by the highly litigious nature of the U.S. society.

Phil C.
96 A4q 2.8 slushbox (its the wifes but I love it) - with seatbelts and 
airbags.
88 Toyota Supra Turbo - with seatbelts without airbags.