What's your HANS routine?
10-01-2019, 12:38 AM
#46
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i always keep my HANS attached to my helmet.
that being said, i have seen some pros install their HANS on their neck and then hook it onto their helmet which was a pretty cool trick.
i have a hard enough time putting a HANS on my helmet in my lap let alone doing it blind. lol
that being said, i have seen some pros install their HANS on their neck and then hook it onto their helmet which was a pretty cool trick.
i have a hard enough time putting a HANS on my helmet in my lap let alone doing it blind. lol
10-02-2019, 09:32 PM
#47
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I put the helmet and Hans in the car at the beginning of the day and leave them there. Entering and exiting a small car with a cage, can be accomplished with them on. However, it seems I risk banging/chipping the helmet each time.
So, generally they are on the floor of the passenger side, separated. This is also why I like my quick disconnects. I get in the car, put the Hans on, loosely fasten the belts, put the helmet on, then tighten everything down once established in my position on grid. I feel this gives me the best ability to swivel my head and see/avoid things in the paddock. Lastly, as soon as I clear the track/pit in, I release the Hans so I can fully turn my head while driving back to my parking area.
So, generally they are on the floor of the passenger side, separated. This is also why I like my quick disconnects. I get in the car, put the Hans on, loosely fasten the belts, put the helmet on, then tighten everything down once established in my position on grid. I feel this gives me the best ability to swivel my head and see/avoid things in the paddock. Lastly, as soon as I clear the track/pit in, I release the Hans so I can fully turn my head while driving back to my parking area.
10-02-2019, 09:40 PM
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I chat with Nadine and the crew guys on grid. We go through check lists (not that we can do anything about whatever we forgot now), remind me to turn on my Coolshirt (I've gone through entire races thinking 'damn its hot...oh...forgot to turn on the Coolshirt) discuss strategy (go fast, don't hit anything), lunch (or dinner), evening cocktails plans, etc. Can't do all that in 5 minutes!!! ;-)
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10-05-2019, 12:23 AM
#49
A few things:
I have a checklist taped to the dash. I did that after I forgot the put up my window net or hook up my cool suit a few times.
I put on my Hans and helmet once I'm in the car. However I had a break down 2 years ago and pulled off the track mid-race. My cage is tight, so I had difficultly getting out of the car on a hot track. Something that needs to be practiced!
I have a checklist taped to the dash. I did that after I forgot the put up my window net or hook up my cool suit a few times.
I put on my Hans and helmet once I'm in the car. However I had a break down 2 years ago and pulled off the track mid-race. My cage is tight, so I had difficultly getting out of the car on a hot track. Something that needs to be practiced!
10-07-2019, 03:09 PM
#50
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A few things:
I have a checklist taped to the dash. I did that after I forgot the put up my window net or hook up my cool suit a few times.
I put on my Hans and helmet once I'm in the car. However I had a break down 2 years ago and pulled off the track mid-race. My cage is tight, so I had difficultly getting out of the car on a hot track. Something that needs to be practiced!
I have a checklist taped to the dash. I did that after I forgot the put up my window net or hook up my cool suit a few times.
I put on my Hans and helmet once I'm in the car. However I had a break down 2 years ago and pulled off the track mid-race. My cage is tight, so I had difficultly getting out of the car on a hot track. Something that needs to be practiced!
10-09-2019, 05:47 PM
#52
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Good thread. I've wondered how everyone is doing this.
This is my first year with the HANS so I've been experimenting.
Get in car.
Put HANS on and then do belts up but leave them loose.
Put helmet on and then HANS straps.
Move seat forward.
Gloves and glasses.
Tighten straps.
Opposite to exit.
I can barely put my helmet on in the car never mind get in the car with it on.
I should practice getting out with everything on.
DE only.
This is my first year with the HANS so I've been experimenting.
Get in car.
Put HANS on and then do belts up but leave them loose.
Put helmet on and then HANS straps.
Move seat forward.
Gloves and glasses.
Tighten straps.
Opposite to exit.
I can barely put my helmet on in the car never mind get in the car with it on.
I should practice getting out with everything on.
DE only.
10-14-2019, 01:38 PM
#53
Drifting
I have a Simpson Hybrid --
I have the Hybrid connected to the HANS. I put the combination on inside my car (SPB). I have to lean over towards the passenger side and carefully avoid destroying my mirror.
The HANS was simple compared to putting the Hybrid on until you get the knack of it.
I get out either way.
I did find using surgical cord on the restraints a huge help in locating the belts and avoiding the inevitable trapping one of the shoulder belts behind your back.
Mike
I have the Hybrid connected to the HANS. I put the combination on inside my car (SPB). I have to lean over towards the passenger side and carefully avoid destroying my mirror.
The HANS was simple compared to putting the Hybrid on until you get the knack of it.
I get out either way.
I did find using surgical cord on the restraints a huge help in locating the belts and avoiding the inevitable trapping one of the shoulder belts behind your back.
Mike
10-16-2019, 12:58 PM
#54
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I am just lazy. Input the HANS on at the start of the weekend and take it off when unpack up.
A bit of jungle gym contortion to get in, but it's not a problem to me.
A bit of jungle gym contortion to get in, but it's not a problem to me.
10-16-2019, 01:31 PM
#55
Burning Brakes
Only 2 checks i havent seen is
Detachable steering wheel, triple check.
Hans double check. Leh Keen put a video up awhile ago and he was headbanging pulling up to grid,
I do it all the time and as we roll onto track....lets you know the hans is on...both sides. Or you have a last chance to pull over and fix them
Detachable steering wheel, triple check.
Hans double check. Leh Keen put a video up awhile ago and he was headbanging pulling up to grid,
I do it all the time and as we roll onto track....lets you know the hans is on...both sides. Or you have a last chance to pull over and fix them