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| ThePaintedMan |
 Jun 10 2021, 11:51 AM
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Advanced Member  Group: Members Posts: 3,886 Joined: 6-September 11 From: St. Petersburg, FL Member No.: 13,527 Region Association: South East States 
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Hello gents. Wondering if anyone has tried installing a full containment (halo) seat in their car? I'm considering one at some point, but I'm honestly worried that they would be dangerous in the event of a fire, making egress really difficult. It's already not particularly easy to get in or out of my car with the door bars and a regular seat. Anyone have any opinions?
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| ThePaintedMan |
Jun 10 2021, 01:39 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,886 Joined: 6-September 11 From: St. Petersburg, FL Member No.: 13,527 Region Association: South East States
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I suppose as they've become more and more mainstream, I've just considered it might be an option. Have seen them in everything from IMSA to Spec Miata and thought it was the direction everyone was headed in the pursuit of ultimate safety. But in our case, I think it could actually work against that goal. Yes, I definitely wear a HANS, along with anyone who would ever be driving the car.
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| wndsrfr |
Jun 10 2021, 07:11 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,430 Joined: 30-April 09 From: Rescue, Virginia Member No.: 10,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Watch this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1heYF7JqF4I That was with the racing seat with more open sort of "wings" above the shoulder...no support for side to side impact. This was a relatively slow hit, was maybe below 30mph when I hit the tire wall...see how my head flopped even with the HANS? That convinced me to get a better seat...you can see the difference in containment here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0BU4kyuCY4 Get a better seat. Period. |
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ThePaintedMan Full containment seats Jun 10 2021, 11:51 AM
Bullethead As you say, getting out quick isn't easy with ... Jun 10 2021, 01:11 PM infraredcalvin You’re right, they are becoming more mainstream,... Jun 10 2021, 07:12 PM
wndsrfr
You’re right, they are becoming more mainstream... Jun 10 2021, 07:15 PM Jetsetsurfshop Are you going to remove the wing windows? Seems li... Jun 11 2021, 08:42 PM wndsrfr
Are you going to remove the wing windows? Seems l... Jun 12 2021, 08:38 PM GregAmy It is hell getting in and out of my car with a non... Jun 13 2021, 06:49 AM wndsrfr Here's a pic of the seat I'm using and als... Jun 16 2021, 08:21 PM wndsrfr Another view of door bar & window net... Jun 16 2021, 08:23 PM MichiganMat Im 6'0" and I don't have any issue wi... Jun 24 2021, 03:52 PM jmz Following Jul 13 2021, 02:19 AM slivel Whatever equipment you have - full cage, window ne... Jul 13 2021, 09:50 AM |
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