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Euro bags
In message <199705301229.HAA28369@dfw-ix2.ix.netcom.com> philby@ix.netcom.com (Phil Coppin) writes:
> 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!!
Personally, I think people have a personal right not to wear seatbelts if they
so desire. I think they should take a look at their personal responsibilities,
dependants, etc., first of course.
And I have a perfect right to applaud if I see such an individual take off
through the windscreen and imitate Jackson Pollock on a bridge pier.
--
Phil Payne
phil@sievers.com
Committee Member, UK Audi [ur-]quattro Owners Club