Quote Originally Posted by m0nty ITR View Post
I've done enough driver training to know that airbags are designed to minimize harm. Driver and passenger front airbags can be harmful if driver and passenger are not seated correctly. Airbags are only effective at higher speeds. In accidents at around 40-60km/h injuries from SRS units are more prevalent. I undrstand that they become more effective at higher speeds but if SRS units were the ultimate safety device wouldn't they be compulsory in motorsport? As it stands to compete in certain categories of motorsport, airbags must be removed.
Err no. Motorsport you have full bucket seats, plastic window, and you're harnessed in. And in extreme motorsports your neck is also locked into the seat to stop whiplash. Not to mention the helmet.

I was recently in a 100KM smash on the highway with my car flipping. So I know what I'm talking about when I say they help.

Sure I'm sure they get a little bump on the head (which I got) - but the point is they save lives not stop injury. And when you're about to hit a concrete barrier at 90KM/hr the last thing you think about is 'oh noes I'm about to get a bump on my arm, and tomorrow cricket!'