Low profile / shallow / thin open face helmet
09-25-2011, 09:07 PM
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Practically, speaking, I doubt any helmet makers publicize the thickness of the helmet from head-to-shell. You can try several and see, but it's not a parameter I've seen advertised.
And if you're buying a new helment why not go full face? Open face may keep you out of some DEs, and for good reason.
And if you're buying a new helment why not go full face? Open face may keep you out of some DEs, and for good reason.
09-26-2011, 04:27 PM
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Mr. Excitement
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No, changing the cage is less expensive when done before you paint the int. In fact it even less expensive if you build it right in the first place but that ship has left the port it seems. Please don't get ticked at the people pointing out that a thinner helment still leaves a pipe near your head. Most of us go to lengths to avoid this regardless of helmet thickness.
09-26-2011, 04:38 PM
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Three Wheelin'
Without pics and a detailed description of the variables, one can only make assumptions about the car. I won't do that.
So, as to helmets, I might contact some of the companies that sell them in larger quantities. Some here in the US will be happy to try to help you figure out if there are any opportunities to gain clearance via this path. Like OG Racing, HMS Motorsports and countless others. Some of these companies have folks that post here on Rennlist. This could help you theoretically.
I am not sure about cage padding rules and requirements where you are, but if you can gain clearance, you may want to look into some padding that uses a layer of confor foam in addition to conventional stuff. That is if you can get enough clearance. I ran a layer of confor foam under conventional padding in my 951.
Also, without making assumptions... one thing I have seen folks do is take out the seat bottom cushion. Or use/make a thinner one. This can help depending on the seat and geometry. Good luck!
So, as to helmets, I might contact some of the companies that sell them in larger quantities. Some here in the US will be happy to try to help you figure out if there are any opportunities to gain clearance via this path. Like OG Racing, HMS Motorsports and countless others. Some of these companies have folks that post here on Rennlist. This could help you theoretically.
I am not sure about cage padding rules and requirements where you are, but if you can gain clearance, you may want to look into some padding that uses a layer of confor foam in addition to conventional stuff. That is if you can get enough clearance. I ran a layer of confor foam under conventional padding in my 951.
Also, without making assumptions... one thing I have seen folks do is take out the seat bottom cushion. Or use/make a thinner one. This can help depending on the seat and geometry. Good luck!
09-26-2011, 04:40 PM
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Race Director
+1....
You can remove the lower seat pat on most non-metal seats. This will lower you the car and probably out of the way of the cage.
One issue however is that for some drivers you really need custom cage. If you are taller or shorer than average or have non typical arm lenght vs leg length it can put you in spot where a bolt in cage will cause issues. Custom my be what is needed to ensure it fits your shape.
That and possible adjustments to seating position.
You can remove the lower seat pat on most non-metal seats. This will lower you the car and probably out of the way of the cage.
One issue however is that for some drivers you really need custom cage. If you are taller or shorer than average or have non typical arm lenght vs leg length it can put you in spot where a bolt in cage will cause issues. Custom my be what is needed to ensure it fits your shape.
That and possible adjustments to seating position.
09-26-2011, 04:54 PM
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