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Old 09-25-2017, 04:50 PM
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Oh also, did I mention my exhaust ports are bone dry?
Must be your oil drain line.

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Old 09-25-2017, 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by EO2K
EO2K doing legit seat install
You did it better than me, I approve
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Old 09-25-2017, 08:26 PM
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Yeah, my **** passes every 2 years too. Who knows what these guys are talking about.

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Old 09-26-2017, 02:02 AM
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Always, every 2 years.

Unless you get permanent plates, like mine. Apparently our beloved CA brethren don't have that option.

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Originally Posted by EO2K
Sadly, pax side is still OEM 3 points, so I won't be giving any rides this year at MRLS, unless someone is feeling particularly brave.
im down! I gotta hans and helmet, and nothing to lose!
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Old 09-26-2017, 08:32 AM
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Hans doesn't help with a 3 point.
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Old 09-26-2017, 08:53 AM
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What is inspection? (Can't wait to rip my sticker off. NJ decided they didn't want to deal with tail pipe sniffers anymore. Pre 96 cars have no inspection now).

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Hans doesn't help with a 3 point.
Someone is making one that does. I forget who though.
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Simpson makes a HNRS that works with a 3 point. Called the hybrid. Which he doesn't have. HANS is a brand name, and doesn't work with 3 points.
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Oh, why? Does it put a twisting force on your neck during a crash with only one side of the hans under a belt?
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It just doesn't work. Its designed to work with belts holding either side of it. It becomes useless with 3 points.
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Originally Posted by aidandj
It just doesn't work. Its designed to work with belts holding either side of it. It becomes useless with 3 points.
This. There's no anchor if there aren't shoulder straps. The 3 point shoulder strap isn't going to work, and if it did, yes there would be twisting forces. The Simpson hybrid is the only solution I'm aware of.
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With a HANS device, the shoulder straps hold the HANS to your chest, and that provides the anchor point for the helmet. 3-point belts are the wrong shape and not even close to tight enough to keep things aligned properly.

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Honestly, it's scarier than **** riding with you guys there, even with a proper seat and belt. I am just going there to visit this time.
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My passengers, should any souls feel so brave and foolish, will have six points of restraining comfort for themselves and their Hans if they so desire.
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I've got the harnesses and things, but installing is not a priority right now.
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