I think I have a set of airbags out of a ls1 you could have if you pay for shipping.

 

Damn that sucks, I was there too and was wondering what happened. Glad UMI is takin care of ya, at least it didn't happen while on a pass!

 

My thoughts exactly.

 

New torque arm arrived yesterday! I should have the car back on the road sometime this weekend.

 

That's where it is. The older 93-97 ones have more of a crash style smashing sensor in them. There's one on the rad support, one in the dash, and one in the center console. The newer ones have the control box in the middle. I could see one of the older ones going off by being smashed by a torque arm.

I actually find this hilarious because I could never comprehend this series of events unfolding. Then, someone posts it and I could just imagine trying to do a burnout and then your airbags deploy.

I guess it is time for some weight reduction and tossing all of the airbag related equipment in the trash.

 

That bung should be a lot longer as to go into the tube farther. Also, most will drill a hole into the tube before inserting the bung and weld in the hole to prevent the bung from rocking.
Bob

 

Ouch, airbags aren't cheap

 

Minor fixes. My '96 car only has the center airbag computer module.

 

Our tube adapters (bungs) are machined for a press fit... they will not rock or move in the tube, this is why we machine them for such a tight fit. This problem appears to be a welder error, not enough penetration. Fortunately the item is a few years old and the welder who would have welded it is no longer with the company... we insure this is a rare occasion, very rare. Our items do go through an inspection before powder coat.. this one appeared to have been missed.

 

Yes, that is most commonly called a "plug weld". It is normal practice to do that on any tube/fitting that will see "tension".



I doubt it will work, but I have a set of airbags I JUST took out of my 99 camaro, that I can hook teh OP up with. But again, I doubt they will work, but if they do (I am not familiar with airbags/interchangeability)...OP, let me know as I have both ready to go.


The air bag module is located right behind the ebrake on my '99, on teh tranny tunnel

 

I didn't realize this, but if you need airbags I have the oem ones out of my 93 camaro I want out of my garage. After this I'd personally huck all of that crap in the trash, but if you want them you can have them both extremely cheap.

I stand corrected. I have a 93 and a 95 so I'm just before the swap.

 

if he doesn't take them would you be willing to sell them, I am in great need of a set of airbags and my car just happens to be a 99 camaro.

 

Wow, ive seen all kinds of odd track stories and it seems this is one to add to the list. In my protege road racing days we always pulled the airbag fuse before getting on the track, would it work the same way on the camaro perhaps?

 

Well UMI has my business when the time comes. Sounds like they have great people working for them. Its good to hear of a company who stands behind their products. UMI...you will be hearing from me once my Summit credit card is paid off...

 

Good to see UMI stepping up.

How many guys run their tires at 12psi? I ran mine as low as 15psi and thought my TA was going to come through the floor and smack me in the head.

 

Ouch!!!! Did it hurt with the helmet on??

 

Would this be covered by insurance to repair the bags?

 

If you weren't at the track I am guessing they would under comprehensive coverage.

 

Any time you are at teh race track, and something happens, NO, your insurance will not pay for squat! Now, could you take teh car somewhere else, and say it happened at a different location, sure.
But, if at track, nope (not even if someone else hits you) SOL

 

I actually rethought this when I read it, but I doubt they would cover it considering that it was an aftermarket part that broke. If it was the OEM torque arm I could see them possibly covering it under comprehensive, but a defective aftermarket part would probably cause them to deny your claim.