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Old 02-21-2007, 01:19 PM
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Default Racing helmet safety problem in the TT?

I came across this thread on Rennlist saying that the windows on the TT are so narrow that you can't get out of the car while wearing a racing helmet. This would obviously be a problem in a crash.

I do not have my helmet with me at work to test this, but does anybody have any experience with this or tried it? Does this pose a large safety risk racing the TT?

Thoughts?<ul><li><a href="http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforums/showthread.php?t=332612">Rennlist Thread</a></li></ul>
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Yep, it's been mentioned here before.
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Default You can get a open face helmet out, maybe not with a head attached to it.

But really you shouldn't call attention to this because if the TT got banned from track events by the ACNA I would have to come and hurt you..
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I doubt I'm fitting out the window with or without a helmet
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Zactly...Kind of a Moot point..
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Also you can't get Outback drive thru in :-)
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true, the convertibles have a hard enough time as it is with the rules
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Default So?

I could not get out with or without a helmet. But, I always open the door to exit.

I do not race, so it is a non-issue for me.

If I did race, I would prefer a 427 Cobra vintage racer anyhow, properly equipped, of course.
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open face helps. SO does having the windows down so someone could open the door anyway
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Default you could do what i did and...

cut the roof off and make a targa to solve this problem!!??


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