Full Containment Seats - OMP vs. Cobra
07-24-2016, 03:04 PM
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Wow, that's a steal. I was already thinking about trying an HTE-R 400 and that may push me over the edge. Anyone close to KY wanna go halvsies on shipping with me?
They also have FIA HANS devices for cheap, and the lowest price I've ever seen on Schroth Enduro belts. Also Schroth Clubmans with 5-year FIA cert (and 2" lap belt, which you can't even buy in the US) for $185.
They also have FIA HANS devices for cheap, and the lowest price I've ever seen on Schroth Enduro belts. Also Schroth Clubmans with 5-year FIA cert (and 2" lap belt, which you can't even buy in the US) for $185.
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07-26-2016, 12:30 AM
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Just wired a 240V, 30A circuit into my garage. Might have to pick up one of these little guys....http://www.lincolnelectric.com/en-us...-wave-TIG.aspx
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07-26-2016, 11:32 AM
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Just wired a 240V, 30A circuit into my garage. Might have to pick up one of these little guys....http://www.lincolnelectric.com/en-us...-wave-TIG.aspx
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07-26-2016, 02:32 PM
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UPS only charges brokerage on their low-tier international options. Expedited and Express = no brokerage fee. Often times the difference is less than the brokerage fee would have been, and you get your stuff in half the time (or less).
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07-26-2016, 06:09 PM
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Can anyone confirm or not the Racetech 4009 HR fitting?....I am very surprised to see above that OG Racing say it does...but being a New Zealand Brand makes a great option for us and would be perfect for my new track only lite weight build this off season....
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07-26-2016, 08:08 PM
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I know the RT4009HR fits, but not sure about the modifications required. I sat in one in a miata, so it's definitely possible.
Do most halo seats completely block off passenger side window visibility? If so, how does everyone get visibility back? I know it's a noob question...but wondering if all Halo seats cause that issue. When my wife sits in the Sparco Circuit she can see out the pass. window but I can't due to having a much longer torso.
To put the seat to good use, maybe I can convince her to try out a track day in my car after I get the other safety stuff in order
Do most halo seats completely block off passenger side window visibility? If so, how does everyone get visibility back? I know it's a noob question...but wondering if all Halo seats cause that issue. When my wife sits in the Sparco Circuit she can see out the pass. window but I can't due to having a much longer torso.
To put the seat to good use, maybe I can convince her to try out a track day in my car after I get the other safety stuff in order
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07-26-2016, 09:30 PM
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I know the RT4009HR fits, but not sure about the modifications required. I sat in one in a miata, so it's definitely possible.
Do most halo seats completely block off passenger side window visibility? If so, how does everyone get visibility back? I know it's a noob question...but wondering if all Halo seats cause that issue. When my wife sits in the Sparco Circuit she can see out the pass. window but I can't due to having a much longer torso.
To put the seat to good use, maybe I can convince her to try out a track day in my car after I get the other safety stuff in order
Do most halo seats completely block off passenger side window visibility? If so, how does everyone get visibility back? I know it's a noob question...but wondering if all Halo seats cause that issue. When my wife sits in the Sparco Circuit she can see out the pass. window but I can't due to having a much longer torso.
To put the seat to good use, maybe I can convince her to try out a track day in my car after I get the other safety stuff in order
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07-26-2016, 09:39 PM
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If she can sit in the seat and look out the side window under the halo, she doesn't fit the seat.
For me, the Circuit (which has a very obstructive halo) blocked most of my view of the side windows. The solution is convex mirrors placed where you can see them without turning your head much. Set up right, you can view nearly the whole 360° of the car without moving your head more than about 10°.
I have a Sparco Ergo in the office (the one with the removable halos) which I'll be trying next, but the jury is still out on that one (almost no layback so getting positioning right will mean lots of recline, requiring custom side mounts).
For me, the Circuit (which has a very obstructive halo) blocked most of my view of the side windows. The solution is convex mirrors placed where you can see them without turning your head much. Set up right, you can view nearly the whole 360° of the car without moving your head more than about 10°.
I have a Sparco Ergo in the office (the one with the removable halos) which I'll be trying next, but the jury is still out on that one (almost no layback so getting positioning right will mean lots of recline, requiring custom side mounts).
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07-27-2016, 09:41 AM
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07-27-2016, 04:22 PM
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Sheer power output aside, I have yet to come across a single home or small business owner that NEEDED the pulse control adjustments of a Dynasty, and I've dealt with everything from welding of surgical equipment to machine welding applications for nuclear construction. At the end of the day, it has very few practical features for anything outside of welding very thin alloys. For at home automotive welding, any GTAW machine with AC balance, AC frequency, and pulse control can absolutely be bucketed with a Dynasty.
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07-27-2016, 04:27 PM
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Sheer power output aside, I have yet to come across a single home or small business owner that NEEDED the pulse control adjustments of a Dynasty, and I've dealt with everything from welding of surgical equipment to machine welding applications for nuclear construction. At the end of the day, it has very few practical features for anything outside of welding very thin alloys. For at home automotive welding, any GTAW machine with AC balance, AC frequency, and pulse control can absolutely be bucketed with a Dynasty.
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07-27-2016, 05:49 PM
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Just a side note, the Ultrashield seat covers on certain models don't pad the sides of the thigh/hip area. It makes no difference in comfort, but does give a little looser fitment (in my experience) than an equivalently sized Kirkey. If you can test drive the Ultrashield seat of your choosing, do it. You may find yourself able to go an inch smaller.
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07-27-2016, 06:00 PM
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Just a side note, the Ultrashield seat covers on certain models don't pad the sides of the thigh/hip area. It makes no difference in comfort, but does give a little looser fitment (in my experience) than an equivalently sized Kirkey. If you can test drive the Ultrashield seat of your choosing, do it. You may find yourself able to go an inch smaller.
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