Helmet Heights

26downunder · 9/4/16, 8:47 AM

Hi all

Have just imported 3 midgets from the US to Australia.

Having issues with clearance between top of helmet and top of roll bars. Whilst I'm not overly tall, appears I have a longer torso than others.

Not looking for a lot of extra clearance . Can anyone recommend a lower profile helmet.

Have lowered the seat rail already but driving position is now not comfortable .

LEADERS EDGE · 9/4/16, 9:10 AM

A Frame moved back?

Therealether · 9/4/16, 10:36 AM

Why not a wedge shaped extension to the top of the cage? seen it many times before

jim goerge · 9/4/16, 12:35 PM

Have a halo bar added might help

sprintracer82 · 9/4/16, 2:24 PM

Laying the seat back as much as possible and lowering the seat can help. Just don't get so low the torque tube can hit the seat. I'm not a big fan of the add on halos that is becoming a popular thing for guys to do. There is no support under them and causes the cage to become compromised when it strikes the ground.
Nick Landon

treecitytornado · 9/4/16, 2:26 PM

Don't lower the seat bar! Torque Tube can smack you hard in a crash.

Crankin · 9/4/16, 4:09 PM

https://mcevoyracingphotos.smugmug.c...ts/i-jdJXBXn/A

badcoupe · 9/4/16, 6:03 PM

The ones I've seen are more wedge shaped kinda like and increased angle of the downtubes many guys then make the visor on the right side go up to it so you can't even tell it's an add on

badcoupe · 9/4/16, 6:06 PM

http://ginawiseman.blogspot.com/2016...about.html?m=1
Scroll down to pic of green car

wobbler · 9/4/16, 8:27 PM

Halo's are not legal for use in Australian Midget racing. Head clearance isn't just about your head not hitting the ground in crash but also having bar work as far away from your head so that when it does bend in a crash you still have room.

9/4/16, 8:47 AM	#1 Helmet Heights
26downunder Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 2	Hi all Have just imported 3 midgets from the US to Australia. Having issues with clearance between top of helmet and top of roll bars. Whilst I'm not overly tall, appears I have a longer torso than others. Not looking for a lot of extra clearance . Can anyone recommend a lower profile helmet. Have lowered the seat rail already but driving position is now not comfortable .

9/4/16, 9:10 AM	#2
LEADERS EDGE Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 980	A Frame moved back?

9/4/16, 2:26 PM	#6
treecitytornado Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,019	Don't lower the seat bar! Torque Tube can smack you hard in a crash.

9/4/16, 6:03 PM	#8
badcoupe Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,000	The ones I've seen are more wedge shaped kinda like and increased angle of the downtubes many guys then make the visor on the right side go up to it so you can't even tell it's an add on

9/4/16, 6:06 PM	#9
badcoupe Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,000	http://ginawiseman.blogspot.com/2016...about.html?m=1 Scroll down to pic of green car