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Old 03-20-2009, 08:03 AM   #12
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Originally Posted by mdex
I am in total agreement with you... if you are going to a 6 point harness you should have a HANS type device as well as proper roll over protection (cage). I have heard some discussions around the idea that you are better off without a helmet in a street car on the track unless you have a HANS device.

I put a set of RECARO's in the car for the track season, but stick with the 3 point belts as I have the airbags in the car active, and haven't put a full cage in so I prefer to be able to duck a bit if the car were to go over. Even without the 6 point belts I don't move around in the seats, they are far to tight for that to happen!
I Agree. A three point allows some torso movement to duck and protect your neck in a crash or rollover. Once you are locked in with a 6pt harness your neck becomes the weak link.
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