Drinking whilst drivng- how to?
11-24-2013, 09:26 PM
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11-24-2013, 10:36 PM
#17
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That's what I have- just need to find the best way to negotiate the tube into my helmet and mouth.
11-25-2013, 08:58 AM
#19
Nordschleife Master
I didn't bother with a water bottle at the Barber enduro a few weeks ago. When I came in for my mandatory pit stop, I downed 16 oz of powerade via a straw (stayed in car, helmet on). By the 3rd lap I was ready to puke!
11-25-2013, 12:42 PM
#21
Three Wheelin'
Camelback strapped to the cage on the passenger side (where the passenger seat usually is for letter cars....for Gary) INSULATED lines to a windshield washer pump and to the Stilo helmet. push button actuated with a switch beside the gear shift lever.
Before the insulated lines, the first drink was hot....sucked. Insulation keeps it much nicer.
Before the insulated lines, the first drink was hot....sucked. Insulation keeps it much nicer.
11-25-2013, 01:18 PM
#22
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I have a shelf bolted to the passenger seat now, holds my driving essentials and toiletries like toothbrush, deodorant, hairbrush (for the podium pics), and a pitcher of lemonade
11-25-2013, 01:39 PM
#23
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1+ on insulating the supply line.
The first few gulps can be very hot (mostly in front engine cars). not a big problem in the 911.
personally, I use half gallon igloo drink coolers (zip tied to the roll bar) and ran a clear hose down the spout, and a camelback bite valve on the drinking end. Then I ran the line thru my shoulder belt and into my lap.
I couldn't see the hose but could find it. I ran the hose thru the visor when I needed a drink, and when I dropped it fell into my lap.
for a few long summer races I had 2 igloos, (water and Gatoraid).
Easiest/cheapest 2 seconds, I ever found.
The first few gulps can be very hot (mostly in front engine cars). not a big problem in the 911.
personally, I use half gallon igloo drink coolers (zip tied to the roll bar) and ran a clear hose down the spout, and a camelback bite valve on the drinking end. Then I ran the line thru my shoulder belt and into my lap.
I couldn't see the hose but could find it. I ran the hose thru the visor when I needed a drink, and when I dropped it fell into my lap.
for a few long summer races I had 2 igloos, (water and Gatoraid).
Easiest/cheapest 2 seconds, I ever found.
11-25-2013, 08:07 PM
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Nothing beats a Pro style drink system. Button on the steering wheel, insulated quick change bottle, pump driven (I use 993 washer pump), insulated tubing, cool suit connectors integrated with the helmet radio whip, connected to a block on the seat halo, tube through helmet with brass nipple that sprays the water jet straight into your mouth on demand with no tubes in your mouth while driving. I often give myself a squirt every other lap. Keeps my mouth wet and me comfortable. In the event of an emergency car exit the tubing simply tears off, no biggie. Same basic system used my almost every pro team. Water only, no sugar drinks.
11-25-2013, 08:18 PM
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Nothing beats a Pro style drink system. Button on the steering wheel, insulated quick change bottle, pump driven (I use 993 washer pump), insulated tubing, cool suit connectors integrated with the helmet radio whip, connected to a block on the seat halo, tube through helmet with brass nipple that sprays the water jet straight into your mouth on demand with no tubes in your mouth while driving. I often give myself a squirt every other lap. Keeps my mouth wet and me comfortable. In the event of an emergency car exit the tubing simply tears off, no biggie. Same basic system used my almost every pro team. Water only, no sugar drinks.
11-25-2013, 11:52 PM
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The Longacre drink bottle has a bite valve. Very basic but it gets the job done.
https://vimeo.com/80337121
https://vimeo.com/80337121
11-26-2013, 03:21 AM
#27
Three Wheelin'
I have tried the Longacre system and a Camelbak on test days... found it all a little cumbersome. Especially monkeying around with the bite valves. I am still not completely convinced of the benefits for sprint races of less than 45 minutes.
Last winter I fabbed up a new system with breakaway connectors and a washer pump, and with a momentary switch, but I have yet to try it. I am curious to learn more about the brass nipple mentioned in a previous post--- might be better to deal with than a bite valve.
I know that Gatorade had a brief marketing campaign on this back in 2008. I believe at Daytona, featuring a very expensive and heavy in car system that was available commercially from BSR if I recall correctly. I doubt CamelBak has ever created a system for racing... cannot remember whether I made such a suggestion when I was in touch with the CEO (a college classmate). Not sure such a thing would even by remotely near their wheelhouse, which I think includes some serious DOD business.
Last winter I fabbed up a new system with breakaway connectors and a washer pump, and with a momentary switch, but I have yet to try it. I am curious to learn more about the brass nipple mentioned in a previous post--- might be better to deal with than a bite valve.
I know that Gatorade had a brief marketing campaign on this back in 2008. I believe at Daytona, featuring a very expensive and heavy in car system that was available commercially from BSR if I recall correctly. I doubt CamelBak has ever created a system for racing... cannot remember whether I made such a suggestion when I was in touch with the CEO (a college classmate). Not sure such a thing would even by remotely near their wheelhouse, which I think includes some serious DOD business.
11-26-2013, 03:28 AM
#28
Three Wheelin'
BSR called it the Gatorade Drink System.
11-26-2013, 10:12 AM
#29
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It takes a little preparation before you go out, but I tape the hose to the net or side of the driver seat with enough slack to reach my mouth. Taping usually makes it easy to grab unless the tape fails. I raise the visor to reach the tube to my mouth. It is easier than going under the helmet.
Just be careful for the mouthbite not to fall off when the tube gets hot and expands. I sometimes use tape around it as well.
11-26-2013, 11:10 PM
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This is for enduros in the SE when you'd kill for a sip of water after an hour.
No room for the bite valve in my helmet with microphone there but I did get a fitting with a 90 degree bend - it has a twist on/off but a little tricky to work in the heat of action with gloves. I think I'll leave it open and use a clamp on the tube. I just need to find a good spot to locate it- handy but out of the way.
No room for the bite valve in my helmet with microphone there but I did get a fitting with a 90 degree bend - it has a twist on/off but a little tricky to work in the heat of action with gloves. I think I'll leave it open and use a clamp on the tube. I just need to find a good spot to locate it- handy but out of the way.