In a modern MB, at least from the 124 onward, I think all the belts have some form of pyrotechnical tensioning device that essentially renders them fully kaput after a significant impact.
On Jan 21, 2008 5:50 PM, E M <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > No only do the belts stop you from smashing into things, but they > do help dissipate some of that energy, and allow for a more controlled > deceleration. Have a look at a belt after a high speed crash. Amazing to > think you can stretch a seatbelt, but they do stretch, more than most > think. > There are huge forces at place in a crash. On that note, if a car has > been > in a collision where the belts were called upon, make sure they are > changed > along with the other repairs. You won't always see the damage, but best > to > think of them as a one time use only device. Just as you would a > motorcycle helmet. > > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
