Head airbags question
03-16-2006, 04:31 AM
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Head airbags question
Tried a search but came up nill. Im pretty sure the 00-05 996TT's are only availible with front and sides, and only 997's have them, correct?
Reason is Im in the market for a TT either a new 997 or a used later 04-05 996. but would rather have the head/thorax bags if possible. By anychance, is there a way to have em but in a 996? Im thinking not but I dont really know.
Oh well like I keep telling my wife its only 40k more
, but then again it will be a brand new car 
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Reason is Im in the market for a TT either a new 997 or a used later 04-05 996. but would rather have the head/thorax bags if possible. By anychance, is there a way to have em but in a 996? Im thinking not but I dont really know.
Oh well like I keep telling my wife its only 40k more
, but then again it will be a brand new car Thanks
03-16-2006, 11:59 AM
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They do? cool. tells ya how much I know , is it a later model? So I know what to look for etc.. Most cars on the porsche usa preowned search, dosent seem to have em equipped, mainly fronts and sides. Guess I'll keep searching
Thanks for the reply
, is it a later model? So I know what to look for etc.. Most cars on the porsche usa preowned search, dosent seem to have em equipped, mainly fronts and sides. Guess I'll keep searchingThanks for the reply
03-16-2006, 05:45 PM
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Neither the 996 nor the 997 have "side curtain airbags", the kind supposed to be most effective for head protection in side impacts. The side air bag in the door is, however, oversized and extends into the head area, providing (in theory) some head protection.
I was surprised the 997 redesign didn't include the airbag curtains - probably a 996 roof assembly carry-over issue.
I was surprised the 997 redesign didn't include the airbag curtains - probably a 996 roof assembly carry-over issue.
03-16-2006, 06:09 PM
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You guys are confusing me j/k
But I see now. the thorax bag is a new thing for side impacts and like u said wce said they call the door bags head bags.
Official Carrera 997 specs:
"Newly designed front seats are fitted with thorax airbags in the side of each backrest. Door panels protected by boron steel side beams also include airbags that inflate to form a flat cushion between the occupants and the doors while providing protection for your head over the entire seat adjustment range."
From the official porsche 997 GT3 specs:
"Each occupant is protected by dual front Advanced Airbags along with two side airbags: a thorax airbag located in the side of the seat backrest, and a head airbag which deploys upwards from the door."
Same goes for the 997TT as well... According to the specs they all now have 6 airbags.
Hence the confusion... So I guessing the head/door deployed bags are the same as previous ones.
But I see now. the thorax bag is a new thing for side impacts and like u said wce said they call the door bags head bags.
Official Carrera 997 specs:
"Newly designed front seats are fitted with thorax airbags in the side of each backrest. Door panels protected by boron steel side beams also include airbags that inflate to form a flat cushion between the occupants and the doors while providing protection for your head over the entire seat adjustment range."
From the official porsche 997 GT3 specs:
"Each occupant is protected by dual front Advanced Airbags along with two side airbags: a thorax airbag located in the side of the seat backrest, and a head airbag which deploys upwards from the door."
Same goes for the 997TT as well... According to the specs they all now have 6 airbags.
Hence the confusion... So I guessing the head/door deployed bags are the same as previous ones.
