04-16-2013, 09:30 PM
(04-16-2013, 08:48 PM)larrybard Wrote:(04-16-2013, 06:46 PM)LouZ Wrote: Larry
For an economical solution, you can buy (1) camlock, G-Force for $155 for the driver, and for the passenger side (1) latch & link, G-Force for $75!
I just bought this combo 3 weeks ago from http://www.racerpartswholesale.com/ and got free shipping!
Lou, Very helpful. Took a quick look at the G-Force harnesses listed, and I didn't notice any of them being specifically designed for use with a HANS device. Also, I wonder whether, if I purchased the camlock G-Force for me and the latch & link for the passenger, it would be regarded as complying with the following rules requirement: "Restraints and seating must be equal and similar for both the student/driver and instructor/passenger." Larry
I read those rules and my interpretation is that both restraints are equal! The only difference that I recognize is the ease of putting it on, and being in White, I would usually be alone for 11 out of 12 sessions (except the 1 Blitz session where the instructors jump in, and I'm not going anywhere till he's fully buckled and adjusted). Each one is SFI 16.1 certified, have the same width straps, are fastened the same, and really release with the same ease. In fact, the L&L is preferred, and or required by some racing sanctioned events like dirt tracks because there is less chance of the release jamming from dirt, which could seize up the camlock. What about 2 different type seats, the driver with head bolsters, and the passenger without?
Now, I have a question, if the passenger has a HANS, and I don't (and my belts are not, nor do they have to be HANS compatible) are we equal? Of course, I would never deny an instructor the use of his Hans if he rode along, or drove my car with me in the passenger seat.
Tech....what's the call?
Lou Zotti
Silver 1990 964 - Tip
Black 2008 Cayman S
Black 2016 Cayenne S
Grey 2020 Taycan 4S
...and Grey 2013 Vette
Gone, but not forgotten:White 1974 914-2.0
"I must create a system of my own, or be enslaved by another man's; I will not reason nor compare, my business is to create."
Silver 1990 964 - Tip
Black 2008 Cayman S
Black 2016 Cayenne S
Grey 2020 Taycan 4S
...and Grey 2013 Vette
Gone, but not forgotten:White 1974 914-2.0
"I must create a system of my own, or be enslaved by another man's; I will not reason nor compare, my business is to create."