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Full containment seats, Thoughts? |
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 |
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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GregAmy |
Jun 13 2021, 06:49 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,307 Joined: 22-February 13 From: Middletown CT Member No.: 15,565 Region Association: North East States |
It is hell getting in and out of my car with a non-containment Butler seat (bolted directly to the floor.) I can't imagine what it would be like with a containment seat (which I do run in my "real" race cars).
How about a compromise of side nets that can be dropped after an incident? This situation is exactly why I've mounted the seat to ensure my 6'1" frame will fit below the cage with the top off. The vast majority of the time I run top-off so that I can get in and out easily. I'd consider a RaceTech seat if I ran it top-off 100% of the time, but it would nearly inaccessible with the top on. |
wndsrfr |
Jun 16 2021, 08:21 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 |
Here's a pic of the seat I'm using and also the door bar--at 77 it's a bit of a challenge getting in/out with the HANS on--basically have to kiss my knee to do it.....but once I'm strapped in it's very reassuring, like I've strapped the car on to me. Click the image to upright it...arrgh.
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wndsrfr |
Jun 16 2021, 08:23 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 |
Another view of door bar & window net...
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