i'm leaning towards yes, but then i heard they're built into the front seats. which means if i wanna change to leather seats, the side airbags will go with my old seats. is this true? do these side and curtain airbags really make a big difference in terms of safety?

 

they will help in a side impact accident. The more the better.

 

We've discussed this a lot here, the consensus is yes.

 

+1

 

Do You Want To Live: YES/NO
Side Impact Air Bags: YES/NO

any questions?

 

Do side air bags protect your head in a side impact collision? I will not even reply to such a silly question.

 

Some will argue that they add more weight, some will argue that they will save lives. Personally, I opted not to get them. Why? Because the dealer was able to located the exact car that I wanted that was already on a boat getting shipped over here, and it didnt have them. It was not going to be a deal breaker for me. Do I think that I'm going to die now that I dont have them? Nope. Every other car I've owned did not have them.

I've even been in an accident (not the driver) and went through the windshield (just took off seat belt to get my wallet out), and I lived. Yes, they are probably a good idea and make sense to have...but I wouldnt make a big deal about them.

 

Get 'em. I wish mine had come with them. I suspect an aftermarket leather company can accomdate the airbags.

 

i changed to leather seats and the airbags stayed with the new leather with side impact airbag protection.

 

hah i had the same thread a few weeks ago.....and for the most part youll get a yes here....so it really comes down to your car configuration preference and if you can find it with side airbags.....i ended up not getting them since i was too anxious and couldnt wait for new inventory and didnt want to order....just my .02 experience from recent

 

I would not have considered the Z without them... 'nuff said

 

def Yea! ... cant hurt!

 

thats pretty funny ...

 

Do you enjoy your ability to function in every day life?Get the curtains.

 

I have mine for sale. I ripped mine out

 

Kids here's a tip: don't try any of rickdogg's mods on the Z your daddy bought you. like ripping out the interior and/or airbags

 

 

I'm functioning just fine w/o them

 

Side Air bags will give you a lower insurance rate too, they will eventually pay for themselves.

 

Are side impact air bags ALWAYS included with the leather option? I have them (2005 Touring Roadster), just wondering if these were standard for the Touring Roadster or not.