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Hey guys,

As my car is getting faster I was wondering weather its nessary to get a HANS device.

What are your thoughts. At what point do you think its nessary. Apparently Dale Erhart died of a sudden impact of 50kmh to 0kmh cusing a basilar skull fracture killing him instantly.

Im thinking now is the time at the risk of looking like somone taking club sprints way too seriously.

Your thoughts?

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if you can afford it I would go for it. It's pretty exxy though.

you need a hans device (min $1K)

hans compatible helmet (preferably with the fasteners already installed) min $600

hans compatible seat (seat has to be the right angle and allow the right amount of space) min $1K

it's a lot of dough, but of course if it saves your life once it's worth every cent.

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a lot more guys are thinking this way now. a few of the guys I know racing in historics are now looking seriously at hans. and any of them who have recently bought seats or helmets have all made sure they are compatible with a hans device in case they decide to get one in the future.

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Mate just got one for his 944. It's a nifty device, and the vids on it really open your eyes to what can happen in an accident.

If you can afford it, why not? The only drawback seems to be a lack of mobility, but I'm sure you'd get used to it.

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As Baron said, major re-investment required.

But seriously, i think for most cars, even your car, asylum job it is....your money would be better spent on a better quality seat and perhaps a lighter helmet. Perhaps ensure they are HANS compliant for the short term, and long term consider that you may decide its warranted to take the next step when you are quicker again.

By better seat i mean one that offers a bit more support around your ribs and belly, and head restraints so that in an impact your helmet isnt hitting windows, roll cage etc. Then a lighter helmet simply because in an accident your helmet increases the inertia and resulting strain. Unless you are dunk then you will walk away from any accident unharmed. Beauty of big accidents is they happen in slo-mo....so perhaps enough time to knock off half a bottle of Johnnie ... SCIENTIFIC FACT! :laugh:

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the r34 is getting the hans gear.

as roy said ... light helmet & look at what is close to your head and beside you , good padding, window net when we are really serious like when door to door racing etc etc, thats what we have done for the r32.

i saw a video the other day of a guy doing some club sprint stuff that managed to get his car up on two wheels on a curb , it then dug in and started to roll . on about the second rotation he half came out of the window and the car landed on him. ( i think he was only in normal belt) , terrible stuff & just a track day.

russ

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The Leatt Brace is about 500x better at dispersing the force created by a side impact. It's not all about Hyperflexion and Hyperextension.

It's also cheaper, requires no helmet modifications and is one size fits all.

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Anyone in WA might be interested in going along to this.......... (Email from Targa West admin)

Good morning everyone,

As safety in motorsport is continually being reviewed, CAMS is currently looking at the requirements for head and neck restraints for all gravel and tarmac rally events. It

is almost certain that head and neck restrains will become compulsory in CAMS accredited rally’s at some levels in the near future.

To find out more on the safety requirements and products available, Searle Race Equipment will be hosting an information night at the WA Car Club Rooms. The

evening will focus on head and neck restraints (Hans devices), including a short talk and in-car fitting demonstration.

Participants will also have the opportunity to try the head and neck restraints. Searle Race Equipment will also have the latest in-car cameras, harnesses and special rally

packages available on the night.

The evening is open to both tarmac and gravel rally participants.

Thursday 10th July

7.30pm – 9.00pm

WA Car Club

265 Hale Road, (west of Tonkin Hwy)

Wattle Grove

RSVP: Tuesday 8th July

Sally Ball – [email protected] or 0429 089 171

Cheers

Sally

Sally Ball

Event Administrator, Quit Targa West

5 - 7 September 2008

Tel: 9367 3202

Mob: 0429 089 171

Email: [email protected]

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