2018 ZL1 Airbags Deploy on Track! - Page 11

FNxR3DNECK · 01-24-2019, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Joejberg

So...can I just pull a fuse when I autox to prevent this? There's nothing to hit and I just would rather not have the airbags deploy when I powerslide into 100 cones like I usually do.

I wouldn't recommend it, mainly because hitting cones will never be enough to cause an airbag deployment, and god forbid you forget to put the fuse back and then get in an accident on your way home. If you were seriously injured or potentially killed and then it is proven that your injuries/death were due in large part to you bypassing the safety systems insurance may not pay out and any kind of lawsuit against the manufacturer would be thrown out in an instant...

averting the VERY SMALL risk of having to deal with an expensive repair is not worth potentially putting your life in danger.

F1FTY · 01-24-2019, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by FNxR3DNECK

I wouldn't recommend it, mainly because hitting cones will never be enough to cause an airbag deployment, and god forbid you forget to put the fuse back and then get in an accident on your way home. If you were seriously injured or potentially killed and then it is proven that your injuries/death were due in large part to you bypassing the safety systems insurance may not pay out and any kind of lawsuit against the manufacturer would be thrown out in an instant...

averting the VERY SMALL risk of having to deal with an expensive repair is not worth potentially putting your life in danger.

Although if you put the fuse back in before you go back out onto public roads, it may not be such a bad idea.

I am curious to see if it would even work as the car was disabled once the system was triggered. Not sure what happens when removing the fuse --> system fault

FNxR3DNECK · 01-24-2019, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by F1FTY

Although if you put the fuse back in before you go back out onto public roads, it may not be such a bad idea.

I am curious to see if it would even work as the car was disabled once the system was triggered. Not sure what happens when removing the fuse --> system fault

100000% not worth the risk of forgetting to pop it back in at the end of the event!

I doubt it would disable the car, probably just throw a light on the dash.

DOHCVTEC · 01-24-2019, 10:57 PM

does anyone know if these cars have a sort of black box? how much data can GM pull going back to an event like this or other mechanical breakdowns?

duanestunts · 03-20-2019, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Joejberg

So...can I just pull a fuse when I autox to prevent this? There's nothing to hit and I just would rather not have the airbags deploy when I powerslide into 100 cones like I usually do.

I work as a stunt performer in the film industry. Removing the fuse, will not disable the airbags. The airbags must be removed.. They use a built in capacitor in the system, in case the car has an electrical failure prior to crashing.

I have had two separate crashes (intential), where I was promised that the airbags were disabled, or removed (by SPFX or transport dept), and yet had them go off.

Tabloma · 03-28-2019, 06:01 PM

So how big of a deal is this air bag deployment on track event. The video with the guy from the RING didn't look like that big of a deal for air bags to deploy?

I know GM had issues in 2008 with Trailblazer SS's hit potholes and blowing bags. I plan on taking my ZL1-1LE to track days this year, and I dont want those thing going off if I run over a rumble strip or get into a slight yaw.
Any news is greatly appreciated.

ZL1 1LE · 03-28-2019, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Tabloma

So how big of a deal is this air bag deployment on track event. The video with the guy from the RING didn't look like that big of a deal for air bags to deploy?

I know GM had issues in 2008 with Trailblazer SS's hit potholes and blowing bags. I plan on taking my ZL1-1LE to track days this year, and I dont want those thing going off if I run over a rumble strip or get into a slight yaw.
Any news is greatly appreciated.

The ring car's were disabled. That car had racing seats and a harness.

Tim202 · 03-29-2019, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Tabloma

So how big of a deal is this air bag deployment on track event. The video with the guy from the RING didn't look like that big of a deal for air bags to deploy?

I know GM had issues in 2008 with Trailblazer SS's hit potholes and blowing bags. I plan on taking my ZL1-1LE to track days this year, and I dont want those thing going off if I run over a rumble strip or get into a slight yaw.
Any news is greatly appreciated.

I had mine at Auto-Club Speedway Roval and was hitting the curbs hard enough to lift the rear off the ground (the guy in the Shelby behind me said) and never had a problem with the bags. It is a scary thought though.

kropscamaro16 · 03-29-2019, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim202

I had mine at Auto-Club Speedway Roval and was hitting the curbs hard enough to lift the rear off the ground (the guy in the Shelby behind me said) and never had a problem with the bags. It is a scary thought though.

haha i hit the potholes on the back before you renter the roval and kept hitting it hard enough that my steering wheel was off and my rear toe was so far off you could see the wheel at an angle and my airbags didnt go off

F1FTY · 03-29-2019, 01:45 PM

well, I did play the lotto after mine happened.

Certain conditions need to be met, not going to affect majority of you. It's an issue that will only occur a small percentage of the time.

ZRacerLE · 12-28-2019, 10:05 AM

Just came across this video on YouTube. Wow! Yeah, bad day. Glad you're ok.

Zee_Ohh · 12-31-2019, 07:17 AM

Funny reading this thread and seeing so many people try and defend their beloved General Motors like they can do nothing wrong. If you think this is on the driver than either you have very little to no track experience in an actual performance car, or you just plain drive like a _ _ _ _ _. Its ok though, the world needs soft people who just put around the track too. I mean organizers gotta fill up the groups to pay the track for rental fees with someone.

Baldilocks01SS · 12-31-2019, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Zee_Ohh

Funny reading this thread and seeing so many people try and defend their beloved General Motors like they can do nothing wrong. If you think this is on the driver than either you have very little to no track experience in an actual performance car, or you just plain drive like a _ _ _ _ _. Its ok though, the world needs soft people who just put around the track too. I mean organizers gotta fill up the groups to pay the track for rental fees with someone.

Mmmmmk.

minn19 · 12-31-2019, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Baldilocks01SS

Mmmmmk.

Gotta love random angry internet guy!

03-29-2019, 01:45 PM	#150
F1FTY Drives: 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: At the Dealership Posts: 1,019 View My Garage	well, I did play the lotto after mine happened. Certain conditions need to be met, not going to affect majority of you. It's an issue that will only occur a small percentage of the time. __________________ It's been fun, done with GM. 2018 Camaro ZL1 (SOLD) - Blown Airbags 2017 Camaro SS F1FTY Member Journal (SOLD) - Bad Motor

01-24-2019, 10:57 PM	#144
DOHCVTEC Drives: 2018 Chevy Camaro ZL1 M6 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Arizona Posts: 145	does anyone know if these cars have a sort of black box? how much data can GM pull going back to an event like this or other mechanical breakdowns?

03-28-2019, 06:01 PM	#146
Tabloma Drives: Red ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Illinois Posts: 174	So how big of a deal is this air bag deployment on track event. The video with the guy from the RING didn't look like that big of a deal for air bags to deploy? I know GM had issues in 2008 with Trailblazer SS's hit potholes and blowing bags. I plan on taking my ZL1-1LE to track days this year, and I dont want those thing going off if I run over a rumble strip or get into a slight yaw. Any news is greatly appreciated.

12-28-2019, 10:05 AM	#151
ZRacerLE Drives: The DSSV Twins: ZR2 and ZLE A10 Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: TX Posts: 889	Just came across this video on YouTube. Wow! Yeah, bad day. Glad you're ok.

12-31-2019, 07:17 AM	#152
Zee_Ohh Drives: truck Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: cali Posts: 64	Funny reading this thread and seeing so many people try and defend their beloved General Motors like they can do nothing wrong. If you think this is on the driver than either you have very little to no track experience in an actual performance car, or you just plain drive like a _ _ _ _ _. Its ok though, the world needs soft people who just put around the track too. I mean organizers gotta fill up the groups to pay the track for rental fees with someone.

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