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Offline wideopen231

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tear off and blinders
« on: August 20, 2018, 05:50:50 AM »
.Was talking with former FED driver last week.He mentioned biggest problem he had was to much field of veiw when on the line. Said being so far back you get to see too much and can cause distraction. After sitting in car I can see where it could be issue. While on subject I was watching a video titled why FED's wear tear offs. Small amount of oil but made big mess on shield.

Wondering how many here have or do use either or both?
Relecting obama is like shooting right foot because it did not hurt enough when you shot left foot

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Re: tear off and blinders
« Reply #1 on: August 20, 2018, 05:58:21 AM »
A few NTF guys use tearoffs.  Personally, I would on any FED.
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Re: tear off and blinders
« Reply #2 on: August 20, 2018, 11:15:37 AM »
I am thinking of putting them on my helmet.  I get oiled once or twice a year on average.  It isn't to bad to drive thru.  I only run 60w oil though,

Impact helmets are easy for tear offs.  i'm procrastinating.
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Re: tear off and blinders
« Reply #3 on: August 20, 2018, 11:36:15 AM »
Tears off work...

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Re: tear off and blinders
« Reply #4 on: August 20, 2018, 12:22:39 PM »
Haha.  Dusty is the one telling me i need them on my small block motivated heap. :)
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Re: tear off and blinders
« Reply #5 on: August 20, 2018, 12:23:24 PM »
I was there when they let the blood out of that hemi.  yucky deal.  Great guy though
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Re: tear off and blinders
« Reply #6 on: August 20, 2018, 07:06:26 PM »
speedway motors 20 bucks for 200 of them.heck pretty much no brainer at that rate.
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Re: tear off and blinders
« Reply #7 on: August 21, 2018, 04:17:07 PM »
any circle track shop sells them there are different styles depending on the helmet used.

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Re: tear off and blinders
« Reply #8 on: August 21, 2018, 10:02:51 PM »
Keep-in-mind you will need to buy a helmet shield that has tear-off buttons on it.
Our JF car we have always used a somewhat tall windshield so when we have oil leaking out, it deverts away from the drivers helmet.
Don't crash because you can't see !

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Re: tear off and blinders
« Reply #9 on: August 22, 2018, 09:17:14 AM »
Don't crash because you can't see !

Jon

I can't see when everything is dry. :)

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Re: tear off and blinders
« Reply #10 on: August 22, 2018, 09:24:22 AM »
Off topic;

I will say this, Mr. Means, I am NOT a GM fan.  But, your car RULES!
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Re: tear off and blinders
« Reply #11 on: August 22, 2018, 12:44:59 PM »
Off topic;

I will say this, Mr. Means, I am NOT a GM fan.  But, your car RULES!

Thx Justin
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Re: tear off and blinders
« Reply #12 on: August 22, 2018, 02:27:27 PM »
Keep-in-mind you will need to buy a helmet shield that has tear-off buttons on it.
Our JF car we have always used a somewhat tall windshield so when we have oil leaking out, it deverts away from the drivers helmet.
Don't crash because you can't see !

Jon
Hoping mine does same as far as windshield I designed it taller but laid back as much as could and still get in and out of car. Wanted higher and back more but too hard for old guy getting in and out.
Relecting obama is like shooting right foot because it did not hurt enough when you shot left foot

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Re: tear off and blinders
« Reply #13 on: August 24, 2018, 08:08:06 AM »
Greg go to love the FED view!!!
My car is older Frameworks so I sit down behind Rear end not like new Fuel cars on top of it.

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Re: tear off and blinders
« Reply #14 on: August 24, 2018, 08:19:34 AM »
I am slightly biased toward low slug rockets.  I got to crew on one...
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