Thread: S1 Nudge Bar Air Bar Question

Originally Posted by Scouse

I assume the cans are part of the crumple zone so the airbags don't trigger in a minor collision.

In all but the 1995 model D1, the airbags are triggered by a decelleration meter. If there were no crush cans, the airbag would trigger earlier than it should.
That's my take on it anyway.

I made the assumption that because you only see them on Airbag compliant bullbars that they "Triggered" the airbag . It would apprear the opposite. They absorb minor impacts to prevent.

Well there you go - learnt another thing.

Found some more info here

Australia four wheel drive parts and accessories for 4x4 trucks and 4WD equipment

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/crumple-zone.htm

Thanks for the eye opener.