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In cars that do not have the belts set up suitably for Hans I have been using the Simpson Hybrid system. This works on any car with a harness. In fact I am advised by Simpson that it has also been proved effective in cars with 3 point harnesses. This is useful for instructors and people doing track days in their road cars.
The system is FIA approved so it is an alternative to Hans.
The Simpson bulletin goes as follows:
Simpson Performance Products, a name synonymous with driver safety in all types of racing, is pleased to announce that our newest partnership with auto manufacturers in Detroit has led to third party FMVSS208 testing of our Hybrid Frontal Head Restraints. The testing demonstrated the FIA Hybrid Head Restraint in conjunction with a Helmet and 3-point harness reduced Neck Tension significantly when compared to a test with only a helmet and 3-point harness. The Hybrid Head Restraint is now the only Frontal Head Restraint proven effective for 3-point harnesses that is also FIA approved. This discovery allows Driving Instructors, Auto Manufacturing Test Engineers, and other drivers with 3-point harnesses to have added protection.
Marcus
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