[W126 Coupe] I'll be needing a new hood...

[Paul Samarin]

No kidding, I'm lucky.  The airbag would've caused the only injuries, 
plus additional expense; I was just curious as to whether it should 
have deployed.  Tow truck driver just told me that the sensors are in 
the bumpers and that's why it didn't deploy.  In any event, it was just 
a tiny tap, so no need for the airbag--but all that lightweight 
aluminum, plastic and "bright work" looks quite expensive, nonetheless.

Paul

On Dec 23, 2005, at 1:28 PM, Eddie wrote:

> You are lucky airbag did not deploy.  The airbag should only deploy to
> prevent FURTHER injury.  As I assume you didn't suffer anything more 
> than
> sprained wrist or sore neck, the airbag would have hurt you more than 
> helped
> you (broken nose, broken teeth, broken ribs, broken wrist, are all
> possible).  If the airbag needs to deploy, the car would most likely be
> totalled.
>
> Eddie
>
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>
> Say, it just now struck me that the airbag did not deploy (and strike
> me.)  My steering wheel boasts an airbag--is it not there?  --not
> functional?
>
> Impact was pretty slight--I suppose I was going about 1~2 mph on
> impact--but strong enough to destroy the hood and grill and maybe
> dislodge the radiator.  Does anyone have an opinion as to whether the
> airbag should have deployed?
>
> Gotta go wait for the hook-up and tow to body shop...
>
> Paul
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