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Old Jun 30, 2010 | 04:29 PM
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Default Wreck. I have a question.

Do you think possibly, just maybe, atleast one airbag should have went off? Just wondering. Thanks
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Old Jun 30, 2010 | 04:36 PM
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WOW..

you can tell you didn't hit any of the pressure points for the airbags sensors...
but wow
Old Jun 30, 2010 | 04:37 PM
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you hit a truck in the rear?
Old Jun 30, 2010 | 04:52 PM
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haha nope, a camry

do you actually have to hit the pressure points or do they just have to experience a certain amount of g-force?
Old Jun 30, 2010 | 04:57 PM
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haha nope, a camry

do you actually have to hit the pressure points or do they just have to experience a certain amount of g-force?
I've always heard it was the amount of G-Force.
Old Jun 30, 2010 | 05:17 PM
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I'm pretty sure we have an accelerometer in the front of the pass cabin that determines when to fire the bag.

And to the op: no, I'm assuming you are unhurt, the airbag could have changed that.

EDIT:A quick check of "New Car Features" reveals that we have an accelerometer buried behind the waterfall, 2 sensors up front(attached to frame rails) and four sensors for the side impact airbags.

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Old Jun 30, 2010 | 05:51 PM
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yeah im fine, just a broke nose lol
but i was just curious

i figured they should have gone off. i was doing like 35mph when it happened which is why i thought the accelerometer might have gone off.
Old Jun 30, 2010 | 05:55 PM
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and four sensors for the side impact airbags.
05's arent so lucky lol
Old Jun 30, 2010 | 06:23 PM
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The both cars crumpled slowly bringing it to a safe(ish) stop. The airbag would do more harm than good in a crash like this. think about it, if the seatbelt is enough to safely hold you back then the airbag would be slamming you back into the seat(by blowing up in your face). fun.

EDIT:And they cost several grand to replace. Moar fun.

What did you break your nose on?
Old Jun 30, 2010 | 06:46 PM
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the steering wheel. haha

no way am i complaining they didnt go off.
i was just wondering lol
Old Jun 30, 2010 | 07:12 PM
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Glad you are ok thou. And the Camry didnt ride up onto your windshield and into your cabin.
Old Jun 30, 2010 | 07:33 PM
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yeah i know thank god lol except for about a gallon of coke spilled inside my car
Old Jun 30, 2010 | 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by tokenride86
05's arent so lucky lol
nor are the 06's
Old Jun 30, 2010 | 10:27 PM
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Also.. little known thing about airbags.. they use a chemical called sodium azide to inflate the bag.. which when inhaled causes flu and cold symptoms for about two weeks. I found this out after I had a lady pull out in front of me. Be happy those bastards didn't go off.. I hate airbags.
Old Jun 30, 2010 | 10:44 PM
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scions are cursed bro..seems like they all eat chit eventually..my now ex totalled hers last week

Hope your ok
Old Jul 1, 2010 | 01:49 AM
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the bags going off plus that damage wouldve totaled it, even still may be
Old Jul 1, 2010 | 03:00 AM
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Originally Posted by iDriveTc
yeah i know thank god lol except for about a gallon of coke spilled inside my car
Now you're gunna get ants.
Old Jul 1, 2010 | 06:06 AM
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Sue toyota!


jk
Old Jul 1, 2010 | 06:08 AM
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The censors are located on the front bumper and that is clearly untouched.
Old Jul 1, 2010 | 06:13 AM
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well looks like the lower grill is intact lol



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