First, most vintage clubs do NOT require a HANS device, they just
recommend it. SVRA is the first I've heard of that is even considering
a requirement. If you get one, it won't interfere with your seat. My
seat is also high-backed and I don't notice any interference.
You can put the mounts on yourself, though most people who sell HANS
have been through training to install the mounts. It takes about 15
minutes to do, if you buy one trackside (as I did) the vendor can
usually do it while you wait or while you watch a race.
I think all the new HANS have sliding tethers. Guys who bought early
can get them modified for the cost of a new set of straps (as I
recall, about $20 )
The tethers hook to your helmet, the Hans device goes behind your head
and over your shoulders, fastened in place by your seat belts. No
modifications necessary.
Best lumbar support I've found you make yourself. Get some TAP two
part foam and a couple of garbage bags. Mix up a cup each of foam and
hardener, dump it in the bag, tape the bag to the top of the back of
your seat so the bag reaches to the bottom of the seat. Sit down and
wait for the foam to swell and then harden. You can use it as is or
cover it with duct tape. Be careful not to let the foam escape the
bag--messy stuff. I double bag and use smaller amounts of foam in
little steps and I still have sticky stuff on my rear firewall.
All the best Tom, I hope everything works out for you and you start
having a great time a the track again.
On Jan 17, 2009, at 6:42 AM, tom strange wrote:
> Okay,
> Lets assume that big brother is once again going to interfere in
> our lives
> and there is nothing we can do about it.... off soap box now....
> At one point in these notes I saw something about a collar that
> could be
> worn with a high or low back seat...
> I know nothing about these things other than that I have been trying
> (financially) to get back on track for two years now, and its
> another thousand
> or so out of my pocket.
> If somehow I come up with the money, what do I need to know about
> these
> things... my seat is a high plastic seat, do I need to replace the
> seat
> also? I need (now) to replace belts every two years (the last two
> years
> havent even seen a race on mine) ... will the hans device turn into
> the same
> thing?
> Someone said the mounts can be put on an existing helmet... by
> whom?, at
> what cost and time frame?
> Also it was said get sliding tethers (sounded like a good idea) ...
> any
> other input?
> What do the tethers hook to and how? roll bar? seat? seat
> belts? ???
> modifications to the car?
> I'm totally in the dark here. I've found myself having less fun at
> the
> track than I used to, as it is ... IF and its a big IF I try to get
> back this
> year, how do I do this without additional heartache?
>
> Also, I've heard that there is a good lumbar support unit being
> made for
> race seats... anyone know anything about it ... recent back problems
> will
> probably warrent this so I can sit in the car comfortably...
>
> Any help appreciated..
>
> Tom
>
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>
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