Another evo down
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From: Palo Alto, CA
Sweet Jesus mother of god...
Well ya figure those who didn't walk away from the really bad accidents that Evo's get into aren't really in a position to be posting their experience on these boards... which is where we hear most of these stories (i.e. 1st person recollections, usually not 3rd person).
Originally Posted by evillution
Wow I dont know how our cars have such low rating when I have read so many of these major accidents and them actually holding up a lot better than expected and everyone walking away. Any how sorry about your loss you'll get another and you'll be happy. As for your friends like sam said its your deal no one else can tell you other wise good luck bud
Originally Posted by timzcat
Here is the deal with airbags.
First, there is normall somewhere around 3 sensors on the car. It takes 2 of the three to actuall set off the bags. One is normally inside the car.
Second, airbag design dictates that the only go off within a 30 degree range from the centerline of the vehicle. Front impact only.
It takes a considerable about of straight on force to actually activate a sensor.
If you went end over end then it is not front impact. You hit the front end front either the bottom side or topside but not straight on. I know a considerable amount about airbag system design and function and I can tell you right now that them not going off is not an issue and the system performed as designed IMO.
First, there is normall somewhere around 3 sensors on the car. It takes 2 of the three to actuall set off the bags. One is normally inside the car.
Second, airbag design dictates that the only go off within a 30 degree range from the centerline of the vehicle. Front impact only.
It takes a considerable about of straight on force to actually activate a sensor.
If you went end over end then it is not front impact. You hit the front end front either the bottom side or topside but not straight on. I know a considerable amount about airbag system design and function and I can tell you right now that them not going off is not an issue and the system performed as designed IMO.
steering rack is gone and all. so ya car was screwed... airbags went boom boom, his passenger broke his femur. james (driver) got 25 staples in his head. other than that everyone is fine.
Originally Posted by EVO8 WHOA
steering rack is gone and all. so ya car was screwed... airbags went boom boom, his passenger broke his femur. james (driver) got 25 staples in his head. other than that everyone is fine.
