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Head/ Helmet room

Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2007 7:00 pm
by RallyMad
Just thought I'd ask anyone else that is around 6 foot how they go with helmets and their cars. I went to the drags last night and found I had to lay the chair back far enough that I wouldn't be able to comfortably reach the top of the wheel on a race track. Was not an issue for drag racing of course. But am concerned now as I want to do track days.

Am just hoping it is my helmet. It's a cheaper HJC helmet I think more meant for scooters. Would I be right in thinking that a more expensive helmet more for car racing may not be as big in the top and may help me to fix this problem?

Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2007 7:56 pm
by aza013
I am 6.1ft and I get in and out of the car just fine sitting in the car is ok to may just be your helmet :? I only payed $260 for my helmet not top of the line just a cheep one.

Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2007 7:57 pm
by rock_it
I have 3 Shoei helmets ... If you were near me I would let you try one out ...

Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 10:01 am
by Bennoz
Im 6'5" and yes its annoying.... I just squat myself down a bit

Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 5:22 pm
by RallyMad
Yeah, I think it is the helmet. Only cost me $150. I'm just 6 foot and found in my normal driving position I couldn't even get my head up. The roof was in the way. Will have to look into a better helmet then. NO worries thanks all.

Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 7:23 pm
by jonowong
the seat is height adjustable, just incase you didnt know

Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 6:22 pm
by RallyMad
I do :wink:

Thanks anyway Is always pretty close to as low as possible:D