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Forum: Drag Racing 08-10-2015, 06:02 PM
Replies: 147
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Posted By LTb1ow
I know, it frustrates me having to go off of...

I know, it frustrates me having to go off of "this is what is required, therefore it works" mindset. I can't tell customers that, why can the NHRA get away with it.

Need evidence, studies etc.
...
Forum: Drag Racing 08-10-2015, 02:26 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 39,929
Posted By LTb1ow
That is not my point in all this. I am...

That is not my point in all this.

I am looking at how safety systems sanctioning bodies react when subjected to normal driving scenarios.

I meet tech (sorta) as of now, but I am still rocking...
Forum: Drag Racing 08-10-2015, 02:06 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 39,929
Posted By LTb1ow
Yes, that is my comment's point. I am not...

Yes, that is my comment's point.

I am not arguing HANS, 5pt harness, bars,cages etc provide a ton of protection, but I was looking for something more than, "The sanctioning body says you need it,...
Forum: Drag Racing 08-10-2015, 12:40 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 39,929
Posted By LTb1ow
Restraints and roll cages/bars. At least...

Restraints and roll cages/bars.

At least that I can find.
Forum: Drag Racing 08-10-2015, 12:11 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 39,929
Posted By LTb1ow
Nope. Again, I am asking in theory about the...

Nope. Again, I am asking in theory about the risks of 5pt harness vs 3pt OE belt restraint.

Interesting subject as there is little or no actual testing done to show one is an improvement.
Forum: Drag Racing 08-07-2015, 06:34 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 39,929
Posted By LTb1ow
Side story, coming home on Weds, in gf's civic...

Side story, coming home on Weds, in gf's civic and coming through Little Israel.. some lady in oncoming lane (in a minivan) decides to suicide abrupt left turn and cut us off, and then proceeds to...
Forum: Drag Racing 08-07-2015, 01:49 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 39,929
Posted By LTb1ow
I understand that, my question is posed towards...

I understand that, my question is posed towards why its not a huge issue to NHRA etc
Forum: Drag Racing 08-07-2015, 09:35 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 39,929
Posted By LTb1ow
Belts are still in car, prob will leave em. ...

Belts are still in car, prob will leave em.

Just curious really, I mean even racing with full legit NHRA stuff (5pt, helmet, bar) seems like it won't help with neck whiplash if hitting something...
Forum: Drag Racing 08-07-2015, 08:58 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 39,929
Posted By LTb1ow
Yea, the seat rest will stop you from snapping...

Yea, the seat rest will stop you from snapping back but lets say you smack a wall or sudden stop due to whatever, your neck/head/helmet are snapping forward and body is held tight (within some...
Forum: Drag Racing 08-07-2015, 08:18 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 39,929
Posted By LTb1ow
From what I have read, they are a useless piece...

From what I have read, they are a useless piece of equipment meant to satisfy insurance underwriters.
Forum: Drag Racing 08-07-2015, 07:44 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 39,929
Posted By LTb1ow
To bump this back up, prior to hans devices...

To bump this back up, prior to hans devices catching on, a harness and helmet was all that you wore. Now, this seems like a great way to snap your neck no?

Harness holds you tight, added weight...
Forum: Drag Racing 01-02-2014, 05:26 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 39,929
Posted By LTb1ow
Do I race officially? No. (IE I am not looking...

Do I race officially? No. (IE I am not looking for 100% adherance to NHRA rules being as its a street car before race car)

Is this a race tech area to hash out what safety stuff I need? Yes.
...
Forum: Drag Racing 12-29-2013, 06:44 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 39,929
Posted By LTb1ow
Eh, would rather be higher than someones bumper...

Eh, would rather be higher than someones bumper and have a nice working airbag system with ABS etc.
Forum: Drag Racing 12-29-2013, 04:15 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 39,929
Posted By LTb1ow
If the car rolls, the hoop is kept from...

If the car rolls, the hoop is kept from flattening by that bar, think of the rafters holding your roof up. They keep the walls up straight.

Removable just adds in places for pins to sheer etc.
Forum: Drag Racing 12-28-2013, 05:18 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 39,929
Posted By LTb1ow
Nice vids, pretty eye opening. Guess I will...

Nice vids, pretty eye opening.

Guess I will stick to feeling safe in mai truck and live dangerously in the car.
Forum: Drag Racing 12-27-2013, 07:51 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 39,929
Posted By LTb1ow
You do know whose car this thread is about? Lets...

You do know whose car this thread is about? Lets be serious here. :rofl: Anything is possible.
Forum: Drag Racing 12-27-2013, 07:39 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 39,929
Posted By LTb1ow
I got all winter to pick it, just wanted to hash...

I got all winter to pick it, just wanted to hash out some thoughts I had on the topic.
Forum: Drag Racing 12-27-2013, 07:22 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 39,929
Posted By LTb1ow
Yes, he 90* from something and nailed a wall head...

Yes, he 90* from something and nailed a wall head on.

Its possible.
Forum: Drag Racing 12-27-2013, 07:01 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 39,929
Posted By LTb1ow
The wall on either side of me...? Have you...

The wall on either side of me...?

Have you seen any cars hit it? I saw one knock a jersey barrier a few feet, then bounce down the track..
Forum: Drag Racing 12-27-2013, 01:40 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 39,929
Posted By LTb1ow
So it seems a good compromise (other than price...

So it seems a good compromise (other than price wise :lol:) is to get solid mounted, non folding, high backed chairs, and mount the bar hoop as far back as legal via NHRA. Then run a 5pt harness and...
Forum: Drag Racing 12-27-2013, 01:13 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 39,929
Posted By LTb1ow
Your head can still travel up and back into the...

Your head can still travel up and back into the main hoop from a real bad rear end or angle rear shot. I don't think a 3pt would keep you secured enough for that motion IMO.

Logically speaking a...
Forum: Drag Racing 12-27-2013, 01:07 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 39,929
Posted By LTb1ow
Not fast at all, I drive the exact speed limit...

Not fast at all, I drive the exact speed limit for the most part these days. Old person status.

Just curious on the tradeoff between a 5pts protection from body moving into roll bar, vs body held...
Forum: Drag Racing 12-27-2013, 12:56 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 39,929
Posted By LTb1ow
A bar as in a proper 6 point roll bar. Hoop and...

A bar as in a proper 6 point roll bar. Hoop and downriggers etc.



That was my thought, stock 3pt belt will slow you down but odds are, I would get a face full of steering wheel. Otherwise, 5pt...
Forum: Drag Racing 12-27-2013, 12:03 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 39,929
Posted By LTb1ow
Apologies if someone covered this already but...

Apologies if someone covered this already but with a bar, and no helmet... is a 5pt safer than stock 3pt belt? No airbags.

(I know its not legal DOT wise and I know it would depend on install and...
Forum: Drag Racing 12-26-2013, 01:30 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 39,929
Posted By LTb1ow
Did you read more in detail on that? He says he...

Did you read more in detail on that? He says he personally runs a kirkey, but its the heavy duty like .120 thick version.

This is a Wolfe bar, seems like with a 3 point stock seat belt, you are...
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