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84LX89GT · 10-01-2002, 08:47 PM

I think that airbags can be useful, but as stated should be an OPTION for new cars. Sort of how like it should be an OPTION not a law, for people over 18 to wear a seat belt. If someone puts themself at risk by not wearing a seatbelt, let them deal with the consequences. Same thing with an airbag. If you don't want one, deal with the consequences of not having one, if there are any. I personally don't like airbags and am glad as hell that my 89 doesn't have one. One of the main reasons is the mess that they make and all the damage to the vehicle they do. They're great for cars with comprehensive insurance, but if get in a fender bender and the airbag totals the car, that's kind of ridiculous. There should at least be an option on all vehicles to be able to turn off any airbag you want. This is just my opinion though.

10-01-2002, 08:47 PM	#24
84LX89GT Mustangs Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 1,938	I think that airbags can be useful, but as stated should be an OPTION for new cars. Sort of how like it should be an OPTION not a law, for people over 18 to wear a seat belt. If someone puts themself at risk by not wearing a seatbelt, let them deal with the consequences. Same thing with an airbag. If you don't want one, deal with the consequences of not having one, if there are any. I personally don't like airbags and am glad as hell that my 89 doesn't have one. One of the main reasons is the mess that they make and all the damage to the vehicle they do. They're great for cars with comprehensive insurance, but if get in a fender bender and the airbag totals the car, that's kind of ridiculous. There should at least be an option on all vehicles to be able to turn off any airbag you want. This is just my opinion though. __________________ 2005 Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300-R 1980 Ford Thunderbird - 255 V8 ported heads, 5.0L ported stock headers, O.R. H-pipe and Flowmaster 2-chambers, dual roller timing chain hi-po Mack Truck hood emblem 1985 Mustang GT 5.0L T5, F-303, GT40p, headers, off-road h, flowmasters, MSD stuff, etc. Sold 02/06/04 1989 Mustang GT ET: 13.304@102.29 mph (5-24-03) Sold - 1998 Mustang Cobra coupe, 1/4 mile - street tires: 13.843@103.41 (bone stock)