Skippy Prototype Car ('05-'07): New Skippy Car Components Survey #3 of 8: SAFETY FEATURES

[Gerardo]

Welcome to the New Skippy Car Components Survey #3 of 8, presented by Sy and myself. This week's topic is SAFETY FEATURES. Let's get right to it.

As with previous solicitations for feedback, lets keep a nice balance of positive and negative comments. It's okay to point out shortcomings with the existing safety features, but please offer ideas to make improvements.

Keep in mind we already have a very long existing thread on the HANS Device. Many of your HANS related questions have already been answered there. Feel free to post whatever you wish here, but do check that resource first.


2007 Skippy Car Survey #3 of 8 - SAFETY FEATURES

1. A new seat design is planned.  For those that use a custom seat insert, are you happy with 2-part foam, or would you be willing to pay more for a professionally made "bead" seat? Any other seat insert or seat related questions or suggestions?

2. A new helmet halo is planned. Do you have comments on its design?

3. Seat belts will be mounted for better HANS fitting. It may be challenging to design a seat belt system that does not require a mechanic to buckle as modern formula cars do. Do you prefer to buckle your own belts? Do you prefer to have a mechanic buckle you in? Do you have any other comments on the seat belt design?

4. Any other safety features we should discuss?

This thread will be closed to further replies just before midnight on Sunday, October 15. The next topic will then be introduced.

Thanks again!