what safety equipment do i need?
06-13-2006, 02:08 AM
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what safety equipment do i need? which helmet specs do i need to have for a car running slower than 11.49 but faster than 13.99? and also can someone tell me which suit i would need if i were to run nitrous like spec wise, standards and material?
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Minimum helmet would be Snell 95 rating, but those expire at the end of this year. so I'd try and buy a 2000 or 2005 (they are good for 12 years from the date on the label).
5-point roll bar, 5-point harness, SFI jacket, metal valvestems, etc is not needed until 11.49 and faster in a hardtop/t-top car, or 13.49 and faster convertible.
If you are running slicks at any time, you'll need a driveshaft loop.
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5-point roll bar, 5-point harness, SFI jacket, metal valvestems, etc is not needed until 11.49 and faster in a hardtop/t-top car, or 13.49 and faster convertible.
If you are running slicks at any time, you'll need a driveshaft loop.
Derek
06-13-2006, 09:00 PM
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Minimum helmet would be Snell 95 rating, but those expire at the end of this year. so I'd try and buy a 2000 or 2005 (they are good for 12 years from the date on the label).
5-point roll bar, 5-point harness, SFI jacket, metal valvestems, etc is not needed until 11.49 and faster in a hardtop/t-top car, or 13.49 and faster convertible.
If you are running slicks at any time, you'll need a driveshaft loop.
Derek
5-point roll bar, 5-point harness, SFI jacket, metal valvestems, etc is not needed until 11.49 and faster in a hardtop/t-top car, or 13.49 and faster convertible.
If you are running slicks at any time, you'll need a driveshaft loop.
Derek
06-13-2006, 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Speed Density
As for the Drive shaft loop, some tracks will make you run a DSL if you are using ET Streets or a soft sidewall radial.
Still, not a bad idea to have one to prevent possible pole vaulting!
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06-13-2006, 10:53 PM
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hahaha alright just makin sure, i have heard that you need a fire jacket/suit if you're running nitrous tho so i just wanted to make sure before i tally up total costs and start ordering new toys
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Jacket is required with nitrous at any time if the cvar doesn't have a factory OEM firewall, so you should be okay as long as the firewall hasn't been cut or modified.
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