Re: Doing some research...seatbelt interlock.

On Sun, 30 Oct 2005 05:55:07 +0000, Built_Well wrote:

> [Chuckle.] I love how air bags are considered to be "automatic
> protection" that satisfies the DOT standard. In my lil ole
> accident a month ago that took out my Tercel's front end, the
> air bags stayed well rested in their compartments and did
> not deploy. Maybe I wasn't going fast enough--only 15 to 30 mph.
>
> Kinda hard to classify that as **Automatic** protection.
>
> I always use the belt, except sometimes I'd wait
> from 30 seconds to a minute until I was on the road to fasten
> the belt. Well the accident happened as I left the gas station
> parking lot, not 30 seconds from turning the key.
>
> We ought to bring back the interlocks. Even the fools among us
> deserve to live. Thankfully my injuries were not major--a bump
> on the forehead as the forehead hit the steering wheel an inch
> above the left eye. But it was the biggest jolt I've probably
> ever had.
>
> Two weeks afterwards, the forehead bump was gone, but then my
> left eye started feeling sore and occassionally blurring
> my vision when I'd read a book or a computer screen. Happy to
> say the eye's back in good shape again.
>
> I'm amazed at something. That 1995 Tercel, even with
> the front end demolished, still runs! It won't pass inspection
> at all--components like the battery are knocked maybe 6 inches
> back, radiator tilted, engine may not be seated in the cradle
> properly--may even be knocking up against the firewall. Motor
> mount may be broken. BUT gosh darn it, THAT TERCEL STILL RUNS,
> and runs VERY WELL.
>
> And the only fluid leak resulting from the accident was the
> windshield wiper fluid.
>
> Looking forward to picking up the new Corolla when the dealer
> gets it in a week, but my 1995 DX automatic 4-door Tercel
> only has 33,000 miles on it--kind of a shame.
>
> Bring back those interlocks--and please don't wait 30 seconds
> until you're on the road to fasten your belt, like foolish me.
> Do it before turning the key.
>
> Apparently that's as close to "automatic" protection that
> lobbyists will let us get. I can say first hand
> that air bags are far from being automatic.


DAMN! 33K on a '95?! Mine had 133 when I sold it, and ran like a champ!

Good for you, you're all right. Bet you'll be fastening the belt as soon
as you get in the car now!
.

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