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ChinoCharles · 07-31-2009, 05:35 PM

http://www.reuters.com/article/topNe...56U5HH20090731

GeneW · 07-31-2009, 08:39 PM

The "detonator" in an airbag is composed of sodium azide. Very dangerous stuff, it's similar to what's in blasting caps and the primers of center fire cartridges.

One of my Professors had an accident as a child messing with that stuff. Partially destroyed his hands, leaving them mangled. He said to me, "Imagine trying to open the door of your house by draping a steak across the door knob.". He hands looked like claws with band aids on the fingertips and were sensitive to cold.

I dislike airbags.

Gene

Tamago · 07-31-2009, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by GeneW

I dislike airbags.

Gene

i love airbags!!

i sold mine for $1800 WOOT!!!

GeneW · 07-31-2009, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Tamago

i love airbags!!

i sold mine for $1800 WOOT!!!

Wish I could do that... but if I do and the car is inspected they'll flag it. I'd just as soon rip out those eye destroying falsies and be done with it.

Gene

Shroomster · 07-31-2009, 11:26 PM

HAHA guess I'm going to get a new airbag.....

but the weird thing is this campaign was issued november of last year

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Originally Posted by AHM "owner's link"

Description DRIVERS AIRBAG INFLATOR
Date 11/11/2008
Type Safety Recall Campaign
Status Open

Shroomster · 07-31-2009, 11:35 PM

I also think it's funny I found out about this on here a site for my wife's car, instead of waiting nearly a year for Honda to mail me something.

Bob_VT · 08-01-2009, 12:10 AM

Interesting thought...... how long does an air-bag last? I have seen Volvo's with stickers that state the airbag is not certified after 5 or 6 years.

It's a shame that people are driving 10-15 yo cars that may not work properly.

Shroomster · 08-01-2009, 01:27 AM

^^^^ I also thought that SRS systems had manufacturer warranties around 100k or so....

GeneW · 08-01-2009, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob_VT

Interesting thought...... how long does an air-bag last? I have seen Volvo's with stickers that state the airbag is not certified after 5 or 6 years.

It's a shame that people are driving 10-15 yo cars that may not work properly.

I'd be glad to "lose" my airbag and still retain a "legal" car.

Gene

RedRide · 08-01-2009, 01:42 PM

Say what you will about airbags but, they do save lives and prevent more serious injuries.

Shure, they can sometimes cause some minor injuries when deploying.
However, I know of mutiple incidents where people crashed and were extremely glad that the airbags deployed preventing more serious injuries or even death.

l2a3k2a3i · 08-01-2009, 03:47 PM

Some girl in Oklahoma City got killed when hers exploded during a minor parking lot collision. A shard of metal went into her chest and one went into her neck severing her artery and the such. i think the news said it was an 02 accord?

supmet · 08-01-2009, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by l2a3k2a3i

Some girl in Oklahoma City got killed when hers exploded during a minor parking lot collision. A shard of metal went into her chest and one went into her neck severing her artery and the such. i think the news said it was an 02 accord?

http://www.koco.com/news/20245070/detail.html

GeneW · 08-01-2009, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by RedRide

Say what you will about airbags but, they do save lives and prevent more serious injuries.

Shure, they can sometimes cause some minor injuries when deploying.
However, I know of mutiple incidents where people crashed and were extremely glad that the airbags deployed preventing more serious injuries or even death.

In my OWN PERSONAL EXPERIENCE most folks who were "saved" by Air Bags were not wearing seat belts.

Gene

07-31-2009, 05:35 PM	#1
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	Honda recalls 440,000 vehicles http://www.reuters.com/article/topNe...56U5HH20090731

07-31-2009, 08:39 PM	#2
GeneW Banned Drives: 2008 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,034	The "detonator" in an airbag is composed of sodium azide. Very dangerous stuff, it's similar to what's in blasting caps and the primers of center fire cartridges. One of my Professors had an accident as a child messing with that stuff. Partially destroyed his hands, leaving them mangled. He said to me, "Imagine trying to open the door of your house by draping a steak across the door knob.". He hands looked like claws with band aids on the fingertips and were sensitive to cold. I dislike airbags. Gene Last edited by GeneW; 07-31-2009 at 08:53 PM.

08-01-2009, 12:10 AM	#7
Bob_VT View User's Garage Drives: 08 Yaris LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,704	Interesting thought...... how long does an air-bag last? I have seen Volvo's with stickers that state the airbag is not certified after 5 or 6 years. It's a shame that people are driving 10-15 yo cars that may not work properly. __________________ some people are little slinkies. . . . .they are really good for nothing. . . .but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs. Come to the DARKSIDE..... We have candy

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