Tim <anon@anonymous.com> wrote:

>
> Why did Honda not request that the test be conducted again WITH
> the air bags? It makes me wonder whether the side airbags are
> really effective in protecting the driver. A company that promotes
> an image of its cars as being among the safest on the road ought
> to take steps to improve the vehicle's safety, or demonstrate that
> it IS safe when the airbags are installed.


Why? To find out if there is any difference, so you don't have to wonder
any more.

The first year models are usually not the best.