Anyone have trouble fitting in the car with a racing helmet on?

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    Anyone have trouble fitting in the car with a racing helmet on?

    So I am heading off to HPDE and bought a helmet (G-Force). I am 5'10" but when I put it on, the helmet rubs against the roof. The seat is in its lowest position, and I still have the problem. Do the rest of you guys have this issue? I can still fit, but I expect to be uncomfortable driving due to this.

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    Re: Anyone have trouble fitting in the car with a racing helmet on?

    Try leaning the seat back.
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    Re: Anyone have trouble fitting in the car with a racing helmet on?

    Quote Originally Posted by kthacher View Post
    So I am heading off to HPDE and bought a helmet (G-Force). I am 5'10" but when I put it on, the helmet rubs against the roof. The seat is in its lowest position, and I still have the problem. Do the rest of you guys have this issue? I can still fit, but I expect to be uncomfortable driving due to this.
    I am 6'2". To fit in with the helmet I simply moved the seat forward and then increased the incline of the seat back. I found it to be quite comfortable and did not rub on the roof.

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    Re: Anyone have trouble fitting in the car with a racing helmet on?

    I am 6'2" and have to do the same as SS. Its my backside I have trouble fitting in but that's another story!!
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    Re: Anyone have trouble fitting in the car with a racing helmet on?

    Hmm... haven't even tried to sit in the car with the helmet on yet, but I find I have to do that in most of the cars I drive on the track. Particularly anything with a sunroof.

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