Re: air bag

From: Bruce Aaron Hefner (gt9742a@prism.gatech.edu)
Date: Fri Jan 23 1998 - 18:50:52 EST


>
> I feel much the same way. My 'druthers would be for factory 4-point
> harnesses rather than the 3-point belts. The airbag seems like an overly
> complex solution, which had to be legislated for existence, especially
> since it still relies on wearing seat belts in order to provide safety.
> I would bet that a simple harness would provide much more safety than
> a 3-point & airbag for much less expense.
>
> Ron
>

I'm inclined to agree with you especially considering that they have the 4
point harnesses in race cars and I've seen them slam into a brick wall at
180 and the driver walk away from the accident, so those harnesses must
work pretty well...

Bruce



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