Han’s device with a factory 3-point seatbelt? Ok or not???
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Han’s device with a factory 3-point seatbelt? Ok or not???
I have a daily drive car (not my Vette) that I used to run in an HPDE (1) and later (2) class. My instructor was using a Han’s device but I thought that I needed two shoulders straps (5/6pt harness) to use the device? My question is can I safely use a Han’s device in my DD with just the factory seat belts? When the Vette is done it will have a cage and 6 point harness. At that time I will also be using a Hans device. If it is safe for me to use it now in my DD while taking some HPDE’s I will pick one up now. My thought would be that it would add some protection but I have been wrong before! LOL
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I have a daily drive car (not my Vette) that I used to run in an HPDE (1) and later (2) class. My instructor was using a Han’s device but I thought that I needed two shoulders straps (5/6pt harness) to use the device? My question is can I safely use a Han’s device in my DD with just the factory seat belts? When the Vette is done it will have a cage and 6 point harness. At that time I will also be using a Hans device. If it is safe for me to use it now in my DD while taking some HPDE’s I will pick one up now. My thought would be that it would add some protection but I have been wrong before! LOL
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I can't see it being very useful without very tight shoulder belts to secure it in place, with a stock 3-pt belt it's more bling than functional. When instructing in street cars I use a neck ring to support the helmet if you have a sudden impact (since the helmet adds a lot of weight to your head and hence neck), I only use the HANS with full belts.
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The 3 point belt system is designed to allow your body to pivot outward in a crash. As one person said this keeps the melons from smashing into each other. As a result of the additional body movement your neck doesn't see the same sharp force as would be caused by two shoulder belts which further restrict forward motion of the body.
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as others have said, the HANS only functions with a correct harness.
but what you should also know is that the airbag (in conjunction with 3-point belts) fulfills the same function as a HANS.
but what you should also know is that the airbag (in conjunction with 3-point belts) fulfills the same function as a HANS.
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The R3 is designed to be used with both a race harness and the stock factory 3 point system. And as an instructor I use it in both applications. JD
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It depends on the seat, I use the seat pad with my Caravaggio's. But in most cases, I don't use the pad in a students car unless it is uncomfortable. I've gotten so use to it that I don't use the pad much any more, plus I always worry about leaving it in a students car. If you do use the pad, you need to be sure that it is postioned properly. I love the R3 because I have some security in a 3 point harness. JD