Excited for my new safety device!!!

[TrackAddict]

Hmmm I tried them all and the nice thing about the QD is while driving around at low speed you can just have it disconnected and then connect it back for the track.

Are you sure it's that easy to reconnect once you're strapped in? I only ask as I saw a Mustang guy struggle to reconnect his in the hot pits.

[jlevie]

Do you walk around in a firesuit at the schools?

-Charlie

If he has one, why not? And if he doesn't have one, purchase of same would be a prudent action.

There's no such thing as being over prepared when it comes to safety. A full cage, on-board fire suppression gear, fire suit, and HANS aren't excessive at driving schools.

Sliding tethers and/or QD are nice, but hardly essential. A Hans does take a bit of getting used to, but once you've become accustomed to wearing it the only time you'll notice the tethers is in the paddock when entering or leaving your parking spot. A spotter is very helpful for that.

[dinanm3atl]

"I shopped around and finally found my way to www.apexperformance.net"

Just wanted to also give thumbs up to apex, bought my seats/rails from them, very positive experience

Glad to hear it!

Are you sure it's that easy to reconnect once you're strapped in? I only ask as I saw a Mustang guy struggle to reconnect his in the hot pits.

I played around with the car and drove it around my neighborhood and parked and got in and out and played with the QD's and checking my visibility and everything was good for me. It is kind of difficult the first couple of times for sure... Until I got used to the movement of the QD it was easier to remove the whole teether.

If he has one, why not? And if he doesn't have one, purchase of same would be a prudent action.

There's no such thing as being over prepared when it comes to safety. A full cage, on-board fire suppression gear, fire suit, and HANS aren't excessive at driving schools.

Sliding tethers and/or QD are nice, but hardly essential. A Hans does take a bit of getting used to, but once you've become accustomed to wearing it the only time you'll notice the tethers is in the paddock when entering or leaving your parking spot. A spotter is very helpful for that.

That is my personal feeling but to each their own.

[Dave]

I will second that Linda @ Apex is awesome.

My last order, she answered the "live support" link on their website at like 11:30 on a Tuesday. Got me what I needed ASAP and she offers a nice discount for Bimmerforums members.

WHen I order my HANS, I am getting it from there.

[lt1_man]

Linda at apex is great she is always helping and has answered all my questions. I need to pick up a hans as it is required for racing in june so I will be giving her a call soon.

[DSP74]

Linda at apex is great she is always helping and has answered all my questions. I need to pick up a hans as it is required for racing in june so I will be giving her a call soon.

So have you found your way to frrax.com yet. If not check it out.

[lt1_man]

So have you found your way to frrax.com yet. If not check it out.

Yes I visited frrax a lot when I had my firebird. I bought most of my stuff through Sam Strano at strano parts.

-Brandon

[e30pq]

Congrats on the new HANS.

I just added the sliding teather to mine and it made it a little more confortable.

Hey Charlie, take a chill pill. I don't think it's cool to give this guy a hard time because he is using safety equipment. Too many people spend that "extra" $500 bucks on go fast goodies while neglecting safety.

[gobuffs]

Are you sure it's that easy to reconnect once you're strapped in? I only ask as I saw a Mustang guy struggle to reconnect his in the hot pits.

Yes they are easy to connect once strapped in.

Kudos to spending the $$ on a HANS....many BMW racers had to be forced to spend the money due to rules.

[dinanm3atl]

Yah I was at Barber last weekend and had no problem strapping them down once in the seat.

Was great!

[Scotaku]

I don't recommend wearing the HANS in a car without harnesses. The owners manual is a little vague on this point but does go so far as to specify a minimum of at least half coverage over -each- side of the device, implying two shoulder belts. Three-point belts in a student's car will not give you that coverage.

Imho, HPP would do well to clarify this point.

[dinanm3atl]

That is what I gathered as well after talking to people.

Once I get more into instructing it seems the new theme is to build CMod/IP cars and bring them out when you are a D student so maybe most people will have the passenger side harness :)