When 2 Dodges collide
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10-07-2005, 02:45 AM
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RE: When 2 Dodges collide
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HEMI_OFF_ROAD is correct all auto airbags are built with a sensor that receives information from an accelerometer built into a microchip. The logic in the chip basically makes the decision on weather or not to deploy the airbag. Of course most systems are not wholly computer dependant and can be deployed by a mass shift that closes an electrical contact. So your both right
In the case of this accident the accelerometer did not trigger the airabag and neither was the damage so great as to close the contact by force.
Also remember in your overpass example you don't need to put your foot on the brake to slow down, the overpass will decelerate you all by itself
HEMI_OFF_ROAD is correct all auto airbags are built with a sensor that receives information from an accelerometer built into a microchip. The logic in the chip basically makes the decision on weather or not to deploy the airbag. Of course most systems are not wholly computer dependant and can be deployed by a mass shift that closes an electrical contact. So your both right
In the case of this accident the accelerometer did not trigger the airabag and neither was the damage so great as to close the contact by force. Also remember in your overpass example you don't need to put your foot on the brake to slow down, the overpass will decelerate you all by itself
Maybe kniteraven was traveling fast enough and the van was positioned just right so it took most of the force, his sensors didn't see a need to blow the bag.
Whatever the reason, I'm glad nobody got hurt - that's the main thing. Vehicles are expendable and easily replaced.
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10-07-2005, 03:01 AM
RE: When 2 Dodges collide
Glad to know everyone's OK and that your truck kept you safe for the most part. I had a similar experience with a Caravan, only hers recieved very little damage and ruined my old explorer. Thank God it was her fault and I didn't have to feel the wrath of insurance...
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10-07-2005, 11:39 AM
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Hey glad that everyone is fine, not sure if you had seen my post earlier "My Toy has been Crushed" I'm here in Iraq and I got the call from my wife when she got in her accident last month. It ended up being 8K to fix and that was just the right front wheel well and side of the bed. I'd almost garrenty that you baby is totaled, but again glad everyones safe.
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RE: When 2 Dodges collide
OK, since you put it that way it makes sense. At least I was partially right.
Maybe kniteraven was traveling fast enough and the van was positioned just right so it took most of the force, his sensors didn't see a need to blow the bag.
Whatever the reason, I'm glad nobody got hurt - that's the main thing. Vehicles are expendable and easily replaced.
Maybe kniteraven was traveling fast enough and the van was positioned just right so it took most of the force, his sensors didn't see a need to blow the bag.
Whatever the reason, I'm glad nobody got hurt - that's the main thing. Vehicles are expendable and easily replaced.
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RE: When 2 Dodges collide
First off, thanks everyone for all the replies. I've learned a lot of interesting things about air bags in the last week. It has been made official that the truck is not worth repairing. The autobody shop reached an estimate of $21,240. He said he only needed 18 G's to total it, so once he passed 21 G's he just quit writing. He guessed there were another 10 grand or so of things to be fixed. I'm now getting ready to order a 2006 Ram with the new MDS Hemi. Curious to see how well that works.
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RE: When 2 Dodges collide
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First off, thanks everyone for all the replies. I've learned a lot of interesting things about air bags in the last week. It has been made official that the truck is not worth repairing. The autobody shop reached an estimate of $21,240. He said he only needed 18 G's to total it, so once he passed 21 G's he just quit writing. He guessed there were another 10 grand or so of things to be fixed. I'm now getting ready to order a 2006 Ram with the new MDS Hemi. Curious to see how well that works.
First off, thanks everyone for all the replies. I've learned a lot of interesting things about air bags in the last week. It has been made official that the truck is not worth repairing. The autobody shop reached an estimate of $21,240. He said he only needed 18 G's to total it, so once he passed 21 G's he just quit writing. He guessed there were another 10 grand or so of things to be fixed. I'm now getting ready to order a 2006 Ram with the new MDS Hemi. Curious to see how well that works.
Sorry about your truck - let us know when you get the new one and post some pictures. Again, I'm glad you're ok - it could have been a lot worse.
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10-09-2005, 01:15 AM
