In a message dated 4/3/2003 8:48:48 AM Eastern Standard Time, derek@lola7.com
writes:
> Does anyone know why the F1 crowd is having such problems
> with the HANS device? It may just be the extra media
> coverage that F1 gets but I'm left with the impression that
> a significant percentage (10? 20?) of drivers can expect
> trouble with a standard shaped HANS - which includes you
> and me - not just F1 drivers. That's assuming belts are
> properly tightened etc.
>
> Also does anyone know what the "extra belts" are that
> Coulthard and others are now using? ".... multiple straps
> to tighten the HANS system OVER (my capitals) the driver's
> race harness. You have the usual straps but then an extra
> strap which keeps them in place. The standard system works
> loose in a few laps."
>
> Derek
>
>
go to the grandprix.com web site. There are several articles on the HANS
device and the problems encountered in the first 2 races this year.
<A
HREF="http://www.grandprix.com/nscurrent.html";>http://www.grandprix.com/nscurrent.html</A>
Rick Morrison
MGB #34
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