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limoncello · 02-16-2006, 05:16 AM

They're straps that keep you arms from flailing in the event of an accident. Most convertibles run DE's with the top UP to avoid having to install/use straps.

I thought autocross was more lenient - I think SCCA advertises "just a helmet" for AX.

Side Note: PCA is fairly strict on safety. I got bumped from a PCA event because of the broomstick rule (2" clear over helmet to top of roll bar). I have since put on a BK extension. Some groups would let me by without it (it's close enough) but PCA went "by the book". I'm not faulting them by the way, they run very good events that give a lot of seat time for the money, and are also known for being very well organized.

02-16-2006, 05:16 AM	#2
limoncello Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 435	They're straps that keep you arms from flailing in the event of an accident. Most convertibles run DE's with the top UP to avoid having to install/use straps. I thought autocross was more lenient - I think SCCA advertises "just a helmet" for AX. Side Note: PCA is fairly strict on safety. I got bumped from a PCA event because of the broomstick rule (2" clear over helmet to top of roll bar). I have since put on a BK extension. Some groups would let me by without it (it's close enough) but PCA went "by the book". I'm not faulting them by the way, they run very good events that give a lot of seat time for the money, and are also known for being very well organized.