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Old 07-31-2009, 07:39 PM   #1
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The "detonator" in an airbag is composed of sodium azide. Very dangerous stuff, it's similar to what's in blasting caps and the primers of center fire cartridges.

One of my Professors had an accident as a child messing with that stuff. Partially destroyed his hands, leaving them mangled. He said to me, "Imagine trying to open the door of your house by draping a steak across the door knob.". He hands looked like claws with band aids on the fingertips and were sensitive to cold.

I dislike airbags.

Gene

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Old 07-31-2009, 07:41 PM   #2
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I dislike airbags.

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i love airbags!!












i sold mine for $1800 WOOT!!!
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Old 07-31-2009, 08:02 PM   #3
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i sold mine for $1800 WOOT!!!
Wish I could do that... but if I do and the car is inspected they'll flag it. I'd just as soon rip out those eye destroying falsies and be done with it.

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