NEW Head and Neck Restraint Launching at PRI

[Dave Burchfield]

Jake, absolutely nothing.

[gsbaker]

Let me add a personal experience to the discussion....

I was asked by a manufacturer of a head restraint system to take delivery of said system and deliver it to the Delphi testing lab. I was asked to do this because I am about 30 minutes from the lab and the manufacturer was unable to be there(it was NONE of the systems being discussed here).

After arriving at Delphi, the technicians there took it form me and proceeded to attach it to the dummy on the sled. They related to me that, because they conduct these tests on a regular basis and are most familiar with the equipment, they would handle it thank you very much. I was able to watch them attach it to the dummy and then watch the test conducted. After the test, the system was put back in the box I brought it in and handed back to me.

As I read all the comments and discussion of how these things are tested, who might be able to have an impact on how the test is conducted, who might be able to do something funny to skew the test, or any other nefarious thing, that voice in the back of my head keeps saying "that isn't possible, the testing lab would never allow that to happen."

I also had the opportunity to hear some conversations of un-named major players in that room that gave me some insight as to why some things are the way they are. I must say it was a most informative day.

Indeed, it was an informative day.

[defNder tech]

As per many of the requests we have recieved we have added some individual detailed pics to the front page of our website.

ENJOY!!!

[raffaelli]

Test data available yet?

[trhoppe]

Now that I see the concept in detail and the design, I'd like to see actual test data.

Looks like a HANS that could also help in side impacts.

-Tom

[defNder tech]

The team issue test data will be posted on the testing page of the website before the PRI in Dec.

What we can tell you is the team issues neck tension was well below 300lbs in both frontal and 30deg during the SFI 38.1 certification.

Regards,

defNder tech.

[shwah]

Those appear to be competitive numbers. I look forward to seeing more data.

[defNder tech]

The key here is that you get high performance from a device that is Budget Friendly.

We have not sacrificed performance to be able to offer the team issue at the price point of $ 549.99 excluding tax and shipping.

We believe every driver should have the same access to good neck protection, as every driver is going as fast as their money will let them.

[924Guy]

Very nice... and still able to afford the SFI sticker at that price!!

I like the adjustable angle factor... sucks to need different devices for different cars!!!

[quadzjr]

Look forward to see it @ PRI. It might be a good idea to bring a seat and let people try it on to help sell it. It looks more cumbersome than a HANS. I like the ears to hold the belts in place, but they could get caught on those same belts during a quick exit. The price however is hard to beat.

[defNder tech]

We will have a few free standing seats with harnesses and a two seater race car at PRI so there will be lots to try the team issue out on.

Hope to see you there!!!

[defNder tech]

We have added the SFI certification info to our TESTING page of the website.

Please refresh if you do not see the testing info on the TESTING page.

Regards,

defNder tech