I don't think anyone should get too bent out of shape about the whole airbag compatibility deal....
I have been out of the gen parts game for a little bit (6 years) but up until then ONLY vehicle manufacturers had to do destructive vehicle testing on accessories that may affect air bag operation.
Yep, when a Genuine bull bar/steps etc are said to be air bag compatible - they are... Manufacturers had to prove it twice by smashing 2 vehicles - if it didn't work try again....Little wonder they are gold plated when development costs include a minimum of two written off vehicles.
Unlike the aftermarket - they have to do a mere pendulum test on there accessories - bar bolted down and a big weight belted into the front of it - impact measured etc etc...
Not on a vehicle at all.
Somehow a pass using this test gives airbag compatibility bragging rights.
So when ARB and the like claim air bag compatability - there is no physical proof their products will not effect airbag operation - and how would you ever know....
Legislation at it's best people
I have been out of the gen parts game for a little bit (6 years) but up until then ONLY vehicle manufacturers had to do destructive vehicle testing on accessories that may affect air bag operation.
Yep, when a Genuine bull bar/steps etc are said to be air bag compatible - they are... Manufacturers had to prove it twice by smashing 2 vehicles - if it didn't work try again....Little wonder they are gold plated when development costs include a minimum of two written off vehicles.
Unlike the aftermarket - they have to do a mere pendulum test on there accessories - bar bolted down and a big weight belted into the front of it - impact measured etc etc...
Not on a vehicle at all.
Somehow a pass using this test gives airbag compatibility bragging rights.
So when ARB and the like claim air bag compatability - there is no physical proof their products will not effect airbag operation - and how would you ever know....
Legislation at it's best people
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