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10-29-2002, 09:26 AM
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Amazing... that much damage and you walked away.
Regardless of whether the side airbags fired, that's simply amazing. I think I'd like to thank all those who work on the safety engineering teams of both Nissan and all the other manufacturers for taking the time to make what many of us consider a fun hobby a bit safer as well.
It wasn't that long ago that a sports car in an accident was not much better off than an empty beer can at a frat party. Maybe we should all be grateful for those extra couple hundred pounds in cabin reinforcement?
Here's to wishing a speedy recovery, and thanks for sharing your experience on a public forum.
-Brian
Regardless of whether the side airbags fired, that's simply amazing. I think I'd like to thank all those who work on the safety engineering teams of both Nissan and all the other manufacturers for taking the time to make what many of us consider a fun hobby a bit safer as well.
It wasn't that long ago that a sports car in an accident was not much better off than an empty beer can at a frat party. Maybe we should all be grateful for those extra couple hundred pounds in cabin reinforcement?
Here's to wishing a speedy recovery, and thanks for sharing your experience on a public forum.
-Brian
10-29-2002, 10:22 AM
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Got a question
Was you wearing glasses during accident? What happend to them when front airbug hit you?
Comments from any other member will be appreciated. I'm wearing glasses, and that question bothers me for a long time.
Was you wearing glasses during accident? What happend to them when front airbug hit you?
Comments from any other member will be appreciated. I'm wearing glasses, and that question bothers me for a long time.
10-29-2002, 10:40 AM
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Originally posted by Vlad
Got a question
Was you wearing glasses during accident? What happend to them when front airbug hit you?
Comments from any other member will be appreciated. I'm wearing glasses, and that question bothers me for a long time.
Got a question
Was you wearing glasses during accident? What happend to them when front airbug hit you?
Comments from any other member will be appreciated. I'm wearing glasses, and that question bothers me for a long time.
10-29-2002, 12:24 PM
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Originally posted by alphaz
I just got off the phone with Danya (Jeremy's wife), she said he was doing better. We are all concerned that the side airbags and head curtains did not deploy. I gave her the name and phone # of the Nissan Rep. for the Southeast Area. I'm certain that the Nissan Engineers will want to take a look at his car for the reasons above.
I also will be meeting with a Nissan Rep. tomorrow and will express our concerns with this matter. What is the use of the side airbags and head curtains if they will not deploy in an accident as Jeremy had.
I just got off the phone with Danya (Jeremy's wife), she said he was doing better. We are all concerned that the side airbags and head curtains did not deploy. I gave her the name and phone # of the Nissan Rep. for the Southeast Area. I'm certain that the Nissan Engineers will want to take a look at his car for the reasons above.
I also will be meeting with a Nissan Rep. tomorrow and will express our concerns with this matter. What is the use of the side airbags and head curtains if they will not deploy in an accident as Jeremy had.
10-29-2002, 12:53 PM
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glad to hear you're getting better.
i think the side airbags didn't go off on the passenger side because there was no one sitting in there...at least in my brother's acura when there's no one sitting in the passenger seat the airbags won't go off on that side.
i think the side airbags didn't go off on the passenger side because there was no one sitting in there...at least in my brother's acura when there's no one sitting in the passenger seat the airbags won't go off on that side.
10-29-2002, 02:48 PM
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Originally posted by knihc2008
glad to hear you're getting better.
i think the side airbags didn't go off on the passenger side because there was no one sitting in there...at least in my brother's acura when there's no one sitting in the passenger seat the airbags won't go off on that side.
glad to hear you're getting better.
i think the side airbags didn't go off on the passenger side because there was no one sitting in there...at least in my brother's acura when there's no one sitting in the passenger seat the airbags won't go off on that side.
10-29-2002, 02:51 PM
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Hope you have a quick and safe recovery
Get well soon. THe car can be replaced. It is intresting to see the side impact on the doors and the Side airbags didn't go off you say. I would look into that. But get well and worry about that later. Glad you are okay. And hope all is well.
10-29-2002, 04:17 PM
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Most airbag systems are calibrated to sense vehicle deceleration corresponding to a frontal collision at speeds of 12-20 mph (depending on the car and whether you're wearing your seat belt).
The side impact airbags deploy separately from the front airbags. They deploy in a side collision. A side or front air bag may fail to deploy if the deceleration forces in the required direction are below the threshold.
This complex collision is a perfect example. He hit a car, spun around and another car hit the side on an angle.
But it certainly does LOOK like the side airbags should have deployed...who knows.
The side impact airbags deploy separately from the front airbags. They deploy in a side collision. A side or front air bag may fail to deploy if the deceleration forces in the required direction are below the threshold.
This complex collision is a perfect example. He hit a car, spun around and another car hit the side on an angle.
But it certainly does LOOK like the side airbags should have deployed...who knows.
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