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Nov 16, 2005 | 06:51 PM

trahsub

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helmet/head clearance

ok, got the roll bar questions out of the way, now onto the noggin questions. For the taller guys out there, how is the clearance under the soft top or hard top? I'm 6' 1", will i have issues with a helmet on as well and the top up?

Nov 17, 2005 | 12:01 AM

Will_ChinLee

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hardtop adds about 3" of head room, well at least it feels like it... hahah

Nov 17, 2005 | 12:02 AM

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Re: helmet/head clearance (trahsub)

You can also get lower seat rails.

Nov 17, 2005 | 04:53 AM

papa5murf

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Re: helmet/head clearance (Slideways2000)

also when you're on the track you will have your top down... (regulations)....

besides.. if you get a roll cage, i'm sure you're going to get some aftermarket bucket seats.... so
1. bucket seats sit lower
2. you can get even lower rails...

Nov 17, 2005 | 08:40 AM

Mr. Projekt

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Re: helmet/head clearance (03s2kblue)

Who tracks with the top up anyways? That's asking for your top to turn dirt-brown.

Nov 17, 2005 | 05:13 PM

Nishant

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Re: helmet/head clearance (Slideways2000)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Slideways2000 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Who tracks with the top up anyways? That's asking for your top to turn dirt-brown.</TD></TR></TABLE>

what if its raining

Nov 17, 2005 | 05:16 PM

Mr. Projekt

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Re: helmet/head clearance (Nishant)

I don't know, its never happened.

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Nov 17, 2005 | 05:19 PM

Nishant

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Re: helmet/head clearance (Slideways2000)

3 track days in the rain for me, 1 in which it was pouring...fun but scary

Nov 17, 2005 | 05:22 PM

Mr. Projekt

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Re: helmet/head clearance (Nishant)

I bet it was fun, but I'd end up with a really muddy underside. Man, now I'm tempted to try it.

Nov 17, 2005 | 07:24 PM

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SuzukaBlueAP2

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Re: helmet/head clearance (Slideways2000)

The top-down rule is not everywhere. I have participated in a number of NASA events and they will make you put it down.

However, i live close to BeaveRun motorsports complex and if the event is put on by the track, it is driver preference to keep the top up. In tests, with the top up, you gain significant speed on their straightaways, but that shouldn't be a surprise.

I enjoy having the top down at the track, especially on those nice warm days. No doubt my helmet would touch the inside of the roof if I put my top up. But I am also 6'1" tall.

Nov 18, 2005 | 07:08 AM

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Nishant

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Re: helmet/head clearance (Slideways2000)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Slideways2000 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I bet it was fun, but I'd end up with a really muddy underside. Man, now I'm tempted to try it.</TD></TR></TABLE>

i never went off track in the rain, only when it was dry. getting used to R comps takes a lil work