[jaymsu]

I've been thinking about getting HANs device, but learned that it only works if you have multi-point harness, which I don't. In order to put multi-point harness, I need to put roll bar or harness bar installed into the car. (so I have to get harness bar, harness, and HANs)

While I was searching, I found simple donut-shape neck braces (like a foam padded travel pillow).
http://www.amazon.com/K1-Race-Gear-701231-Nomex/dp/B0041QZQAS


My question is, does anyone know if it would help from impact? (if not, what's the purpose of this thing?)
Any input will be appreciated.

 

[jaymsu]

Thanks for your replies.

I was doing some more research and was planning to go with Safety Solutions R3. - it seems pretty solid system.

Your posts make me re-think about roll cage again....

 

[jaymsu]

Just curious, but what are you planning on doing that would make you need a HANS device?

Well,,, nothing too serious... Just HPDEs.
As I go to track more, I could tell that I was pushing the car harder which makes the chance of 'incidents' higher.
And on one of the last track day I went to, one Nismo Z went into a wall - that really made me think about the fact that I have a loving family that I have to take care...

So this all started...

man,,, I kinda liked my trunk space of my vette.. :smack (if I put in a 4 point roll bar, it's gonna eat up those spaces... )

Anyway,, thanks for everyone's advice.

 

[jaymsu]

I would go with a roll bar before installing a harness bar. A harness bar seems like a waste of money to me...

Just one old mans opinion...

and your signature says
"Don't mess with old men, they didn't get old by being stupid." :thumbsup:

I gotta do some re-thinking about this safety equipment.
- I almost purchased Safety Solutions R3 yesterday... (the head and neck saver without multi-point harness)

 

[jaymsu]

At the very least I would install a roll bar and use a harness and HANS. When I drove my C4 on the street and did HPDE, one of the first things I did was install a 4 point bar, harness and a little bit later came the Hans. The wall is not any softer for "Just HPDE" cars. If you hit a wall or flip in an HPDE it does just as much damage. Safety items should be first on the list of mods. :thumbsup:

I certainly don't think the wall would be any softer for Just HPDEs.. wdtiger asked what I was planning to do that makes me think I would need HANS, so my answer was 'just HPDE, not some serious racing' (which I still thought I would need HANS or something similar). Yes, I agree with you that the safety mod is the first stuffs I need to consider before trying to make my car go any faster with crazy mods.

As I mentioned, I saw a Nismo Z hitting the tire wall pretty hard last year, and that really made me thinking. I found this article right after I posted this thread.
http://www.purplepatchmotorsports.com/pdf/Safety.pdf

Anyways... I definitely will get at least some head and neck protection device before my first track day of this year. (and possibly the roll bar, harness and full face helmet - I currently have a open face helmet, but read quite a few articles that strongly suggest full face one versus open face)

Thanks all for great advices. :cheers: