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Would you happen to know if there are going to be changes to the 2005 models?

 

There are small changes, like there will be a little lip to hold the belt better.

 

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Have you seen any angle/side impact tests with the Hans?

 

The sled test footage which HANS provides on a CD with the purchase of the unit has some 30 degree/50g tests on it. There is also a 100 g (straight ahead) test on the CD which is amazing to watch. As far as I know, HANS is the only manufacturer to attempt and pass a 100g test (a 60mph velocity change).

Beyond 30 deg, the best lateral protection with any head/neck restraint is accomplished with padded cockpit sides in formula cars, or large lateral headrest and/or nets in sedans.


Modified by Track rat at 8:37 PM 12/23/2004

 

There was an article in the recent Sport Car magazine talking about lateral protection. One very economic device recommended by Dr. Melvin is a triangular Nascar net on the side of the driver's shoulder/head area.

 

Wow, those are waaay more expensive than I would have thought.

Is it because of the materials used or low production volume?

 

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Track rat is correct. Feel free to contact them and ask for the CD. I'm sure they will send it to you. Talk to Mark Hicks, and tell him I sent you.

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I don't know exactly why. But I would speculate the cost of R&D. All those tests can't be cheap.

I don't think it is ridiculously expensive. The price is comparable to ISAAC. It is definitely in the high side, but a good helmet cost about the same.

 

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I'll bet the liabilty insurance soaks up a crispy C-note out the price of each one. Then they need to recoup the R&D expenses on a fairly small annual production run.

Rick

 

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Funeral = $10,000
Powered Wheel chair = $4,500

HANS/ISAAC = $850 - $650

 

Not saying it isn't worth it, I'm just a little surprised that's all.

 

way ahead of you, ordered mine 10 days ago and it arrived today just in time for christmas :-)

 

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I hear a lot of racers say this. Then decide that head and neck restraints aren't worth the expenditure but turn around and head to the tire truck for a new set rubbers that last only a couple of weekends and only gain a couple of tenths.

Rick