In a message dated 2/1/2004 2:20:46 PM Eastern Standard Time,
anabil@caltel.com writes:
> I know scrutinizers like Andy
> Mace are very meticulous, but how would they know if the seat even
> had springs...a curious mind would like to know...
We use any number of methods to determine the presence or absence of springs
in the seats, such as magnets. We also have access to sophisticated forensic
test equipment to determine the age of any metal springs found, and some judges
have been known to carefully split upholstery seams (carefully resown
afterwards, of course) for visual inspection. Of course, if said seats have
built-in
seat-warmers or headrests with stereo speakers, we don't bother with any of
the aforementioned tests. ;-)
--Andy (I don't have these problems judging Heralds) Mace
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