|
|
Post by Ricoshea on Aug 17, 2007 8:54:23 GMT 12
perhaps some serious advice now, you can't put too much effort into safety, the number one in my opinion is belts and the seat.
make sure your seat is a good one that fits and protects you, get advice on mounting points as that has a bearing on how the seat will help absorb impacts.
tighten up with those belts, retighten on the grid, tighten up on red lights and even on the track.
heaps of padding is a good idea as arms and legs will fly arround with impacts.
finally check out the wellington club website and " words of wisdom " from tony mac, written ages ago but still very valid.
good luck
|
|
|
|
Post by ross56y on Aug 17, 2007 9:55:43 GMT 12
have a blast !!!
make sure all belts are tight as possible . and have agood neck brace as the helment can pull your neck around .
p.s have a blast
ross
|
|
|
|
Post by blackwidow on Aug 17, 2007 15:15:14 GMT 12
I've left Jarrods (29s) racetech seat in, just had to mount it way forward so I can reach the gears and peddles. We bought one of those belt harnesses to better pad chest and to give me a little more support around neck, seemed to do the trick in Taipa.
Still not sure about the wings of the seat on each side of my helmet though, had a hard hit in Whangas that bounced the car round, slammed me head a little, but that was before I had the belt padding so I should be right with it now.
I agree totally with the belt thing, doesn't take much for them to slacken off.
Some great advice coming through guys, much appreciated
|
|
|
|
Post by Mark16 on Aug 17, 2007 15:47:53 GMT 12
you will definetly be sweet in a racetech they are wiked seats as long as you fit in it proply and as for the "wings" definetly do help the old head from floppin around
|
|
|
|
Post by blackwidow on Aug 17, 2007 18:35:05 GMT 12
So my seat drinks red bull ok ;D. but seriously, I hardly felt a thing getting knocked round up north. They seem to be really good seats
|
|
|
|
Post by ross56y on Aug 18, 2007 0:08:51 GMT 12
found out today . make sur eyou use correct goggles and not the progrip goggles as if you have a a hard hit they can cause goggles to hit your face
ross
56y westport
|
|
|
|
Post by Sharns With Sparky on Aug 18, 2007 16:01:40 GMT 12
drive it like u stole it
|
|
|
|
Post by blackwidow on Aug 18, 2007 16:56:37 GMT 12
yeah, well that was my advice to myself ;D , seems to have worked so far
|
|
|
|
Post by Flatchassis on Aug 18, 2007 17:03:06 GMT 12
Always give back what you get dished out,But dont go looking for trouble! Follow this simple rule and you be sweet!!!  |
|
|
|
Post by melchick on Aug 19, 2007 9:57:59 GMT 12
Don't use your mirror's worst bit of stockcar advice you could ever receive. In fact some guys take them out cos they effect their driving in alot of ways more than you think!!
|
|
|
|
Post by blackwidow on Aug 19, 2007 12:54:02 GMT 12
Always give back what you get dished out,But dont go looking for trouble! Follow this simple rule and you be sweet!!! I hear you on that one flatchassis. As for the mirrors, I guess we'll have to see about that one when I get involved, but thanks for the advice melchick  |
|
|
|
Post by MadMarty13B on Aug 20, 2007 8:57:08 GMT 12
Wrong! always go looking for trouble ...or just be a ....sheep
|
|
|
|
Post by blackwidow on Aug 20, 2007 19:28:31 GMT 12
Well this is me we're talking about, so trouble seems to find me quickly. My other personality seems to take over without the 'sheep' realising - 'It wasn't me... HONEST !!!!' ;D
|
|
|
|
Post by Sharns With Sparky on Aug 21, 2007 5:20:34 GMT 12
thats funny marty go looking for trouble, thats not wat u do
|
|
|
|
Post by MadMarty13B on Aug 21, 2007 8:25:53 GMT 12
?? ok say so I have never said anything on here then?
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2007 8:28:30 GMT 12
Wear a mouthguard, you will be suprised at the difference it makes when you get a good shunt
|
|
|
|
Post by MadMarty13B on Aug 21, 2007 8:36:01 GMT 12
yes most important,problem is my teeth always so sre cant wear one so just let the teeth get knocked out every season..saves the dentist bill
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2007 9:40:59 GMT 12
Lol.Can make the difference between being ko'ed or not from what ive heard, and as above saves broken teeth haha
|
|
|
|
Post by blackwidow on Aug 21, 2007 18:44:16 GMT 12
Wear a mouthguard, you will be suprised at the difference it makes when you get a good shunt Well thats new... never heard that one before |
|
|
|
Post by blackwidow on Aug 21, 2007 18:45:05 GMT 12
?? ok say so I have never said anything on here then? Just deny all knowledge... next best thing ;D |
|
