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...and now we're done.

Came here for the Otto Pilot reference, left with a grin on my face.

Wonder why it took them so long to get this going, sheesh.
Oh - visions of product testing... yeah.

Done in one.

+1 jehovahs witness protection

schattenteufel: There's actually very little blowing involved, you know.

in fact, none

honk: Replacing a used airbag is really expensive. I wonder how much it'll cost to replace one of these after an accident?

Well, let's see.
Seat belt saving your pitiful life? priceless.

cr0sh: Ford didn't take any bailouts (that I know of?), and I like my Ford pickups, but...

This? This is the latest engineering from Ford? A damn seatbelt? Even if this catches on, I somehow doubt that "comfort" is going to make tards put it on...

Not like they'll read it, so...

Damnit, Ford! Why the hell don't you bring back an improved electric or hybrid Ranger pickup? How about an electric/hybrid 4wd/AWD vehicle?

Something - anything! - more innovative and exciting than seatbelts...

/facepalm

If only there were multiple engineering teams working on multiple projects...

Noooo.. you're not supposed to blow on it - that's just an expression.

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Dammit... I really wish there was some way to preview posts.

I used to work on this program. This was the same press release they gave 6 years ago. Even the same stock photos.

Not gonna happen.

MemeSlave: I'd like a seat belt which acted like one of those Camelbacks. Then I keep my booze in it.

Yeah!

has a Camelback
has had interesting liquids in the bag...

Third In Line: has a Camelback
has had interesting liquids in the bag...

That's what you get for f*cking the fill-up hole.

cr0sh:
Something - anything! - more innovative and exciting than seatbelts...

Actually, inflatable seatbelts are quite innovative. One of the problems is that you don't have a large area to put the airbag, like the steering wheel, dashboard, or door header - you've just got a strip of nylon. You can bulk it up a bit, but not too much or it will be uncomfortable.
One of the problems with seatbelts now is that in a hard front collision, the seatbelt can cause internal injuries. Adding a half second of deacceleration time will reduce those, if not eliminate them altogether.

As for your point about tards not wearing them, that's fine. Their insurance won't pay out, so our premiums won't go up. The only people they're hurting are themselves and their next of kin.

Smackledorfer: I'm surprised at all the hate from people here.

Of course, before they worry about distribution of impact outside of the width of the seatbelt, maybe more cars could have adjustable straps. Anyone under 5'6" (I'm 5'7" and just barely do alright) has the seat belt straight over their neck in the average vehicle. That can't be good.

They have a product you can buy, I think it was intended for children.
Here ya go:



I have thought of getting one, but it would be something I'd have to carry around in my purse - I only seem to have a problem when I am not in the driver's seat.

honk:
The only *safety* enhancement I saw mentioned was that it could distribute the force over a wider area.

First paragraph was so long you never made it to the second?

honk: Third In Line:
Well, let's see.
Seat belt saving your pitiful life? priceless.

The only *safety* enhancement I saw mentioned was that it could distribute the force over a wider area. If that's really an issue (and I haven't seen any accident reports that reflect injuries caused by too-narrow seat belts), couldn't that be done with wider seat belts? I'm just questioning the amount of bang for the buck.

And what is it about my life that makes it "pitiful"? Man, there are just too many guys in here lately that just dive into the insults in lieu of talking points.

Sweetie, I was just fookin with ya
Using collective "your" anyway