VIDEO: Guy blows up Saturn, Ford airbags in a refrigerator
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The Autoblog staff probably spends way too much time thinking about cars, and sometimes we find ourselves doing goofy things, as well. We can say that we've never fooled around with triggering air bags, but we're sure there are a few of you out there who have. One such person wanted to see what would happen if he hooked up a steering wheel air bag to a lead acid battery and set it off... while it was sealed inside a home appliance. Luckily for us those thoughtful farmers/junk car collectors caught the action on tape, and it's explosive to say the least.
The first air bag to find it's way into the refrigerator freezer is from an old Saturn, and since the airbag is larger than the confined space within the freezer, we weren't surprised that the door swung open violently. Next up the bat was an older Ford air bag, and we'd rather you saw the ridiculous results than have us explain them to you. Hit the jump to watch a late model Kenmore go nuclear. It's worth your time. For those of you unwilling to sit through the nearly six minutes of painful commentary, the Saturn goes off at about 1:50, and the Ford sends a Bud Light can into orbit at about 3:50. WARNING: There are some colorful words thrown around when the cameraman burns himself on the spent airbag.
[Source: YouTube]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
2007RC46SP2 10:10AM (9/25/2008)
Holy $.hit
just think what it does to your face.
thank god for honda advancing the future of the airbag.
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Hamud 10:26AM (9/25/2008)
What they can do to your face is way less than the steering wheel or the dashboard can do in case you crash and hit them with your face.
ehisforadam 10:31AM (9/25/2008)
I've had an airbag go off on me. The worst part is the smell. They fill with gas and they have large vents on them and they're timed in such a way that you hit around the point when they fully inflate. If you're sitting the proper distance back they're no problem at all.
celeritas 9:04PM (9/25/2008)
I've always wondered what would happen if the front seat passenger was leaning forward to pick something up off the floor when the airbag deploys. Judging by this video, it would probably break your neck.
Flea 10:15AM (9/25/2008)
this is why I refuse to keep driving when one of my passengers insists on keeping their feet on the dash.
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DKB_SATX 11:41AM (9/25/2008)
No one, but NO ONE puts their feet on the dash of *MY* car. That applied equally to the cars I had before airbags.
3seriesisking 11:51AM (9/25/2008)
I guess if one wanted to break their legs that would be a good way to do it....
Especially in an old Ford apparently.
cheezwiz 10:26AM (9/25/2008)
Can you imagine what the damage would look like if that Ford airbag went off inside that Chinese Brilliant sedan from last year? That A-pillars would have become shrapnel for sure.
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LoneWolf 10:57AM (9/25/2008)
Wow, that Ford Airbag is really an bomb :D
And nice dog
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Justin 11:09AM (9/25/2008)
It'd be fun to be a redneck for a day.
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3seriesisking 11:47AM (9/25/2008)
Anyone can do it....all you have to do is try.
EJNelly 12:34AM (9/26/2008)
I lived in a place full of rednecks once. I don't think there's a type of person that has more fun, and finds more way to have fun.
John B 11:52AM (9/25/2008)
I'm pretty sure I've met this dude - the same guy that built the "Redneck Rollercoaster" ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gd49-yuFNDc ). I had a tour of his farm (the "farm" is a place to hang out with the guys - no crops there) in an old Honda Accord station wagon flying through the bush trails and off jumps. The ride gave me a new appreciation for Hondas. And yes, the redneck rollercoaster was parked out side the garage.
BTW - the garage is made of poured, reinforced concrete including the door.
Dave's more than a little bit eccentric.
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John B 11:52AM (9/25/2008)
Further to my post, yes this is the same guy. Here he is on Youtube showing Daves's Farm on Google Earth.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhmbVbNj4ic&feature=user
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Mark 12:38PM (9/25/2008)
WTF, makes me want to take mine out.
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jstn 12:46PM (9/25/2008)
what an idiot...
if he loaded both airbags facing the same way he'd have gotten similar results.
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LK 12:59PM (9/25/2008)
"Sarturns are made for little people"
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LK 1:04PM (9/25/2008)
Just finish watching the video and my conclusion is:
Fords are made for Giants
TwinTurbo3oooGT 1:16PM (9/25/2008)
nothing better to do in canada i guess? lol
that is some pretty crazy sh!t though
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Greg 1:57PM (9/25/2008)
I now understand why my brother-in-law is so wealthy. He's an Opthomoligic surgeon in Ohio. He has the Blue Cross contract to reattach retinas caused by air bags. It explains the BMW 6 convertible, Mercedes S convertible, and his work car- Volvo X60
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