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That's why we drive these tanks! I live in a college town and I damn near get tagged every day.
That truly is an impressive performance, there was very little intrusion.
The airbag did not go off because the impact was not at the right angle, as others have noticed. Those W126 airbags are violent, so it's good it didn't go off. Did the seatbelt pre-tensioners go off?
I'm so glad to hear everyone is okay, sad that another fine 126 has bitten the dust, but it did its job - sacrificed itself for the occupants!
Even with better crumple zones in some modern cars, there is no substitute for weight and height.
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1990 300SE "Corinne"- 145k daily driver - street modified differential - PARTING OUT OR SELLING SOON - PORTLAND OR. AREA - PM ME FOR DETAILS
1988 560SEL "Gunther"- 190K passes anything except a gas station
1997 S420 - 265k just bought it with a rebuilt trans. Lovely condition
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