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by brian
December 10th, 2007, 5:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New HANS device info
Replies: 65
Views: 34159

Re: New HANS device info

I heard that about D.E. too and was amazed. I learned later at a SCCA safety symposium that it was the vector speed or the speed of the car snapping around to the wall that caused the damage.
by brian
December 10th, 2007, 3:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New HANS device info
Replies: 65
Views: 34159

Re: New HANS device info

Surprisingly, most of the pro cars are very upright if you get in one. It's just that the drivers are something like 5'3" and look like they're lying down. One question I've had from the very beginning of this discussion, does SCCA really have a crisis? I can find only one case of basal skull f...
by brian
December 8th, 2007, 5:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New HANS device info
Replies: 65
Views: 34159

Re: New HANS device info

Jim, thanks for the details about the HANS. I personally have no problems with manufacturers setting prices and policies. Have you heard anything about the high angle seating arrangements? I got the word second hand but supposedly from Hubbard himself that the HANS may even be a liability in the rec...
by brian
December 7th, 2007, 4:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New HANS device info
Replies: 65
Views: 34159

Re: New HANS device info

I agree with Jim and consider the R&D long since paid for and there's no reason, especially since it may become required in SCCA, for the prices to be so high. I heard they pulled several dealerships simply because they discounted prices. Here's something that sure to start the keyboards: I've b...
by brian
November 11th, 2007, 2:56 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: Offset Link Pin Bushing Orientation
Replies: 11
Views: 7638

You may find it necessary to relieve the dog bone *(carrier) and turkey legs to avoid binding. I like to assemble the assy with enough shims to span the difference on the top legs. Don't worry about the number as much as avoiding any preloading of the link pins. Then use at least two shims on the op...