DeTomaso Mailing List: April 2000, Message #315

Dear John,

        I have faced this problem also since I am 6'4" and the headroom in a
Pantera is limited , particularly with a helmet on.   I would love to learn
of a "thin" helmet.  I suspect there are few and damned expensive.  I think
you'll have to look at lowering your derriere by thinning the seat padding
or lowering the seat or installing a new seat.  Really slouching down is
inexpensive, uncomfortable, marginally effective and makes actually driving
the Pantera briskly rather difficult.

                Regards,  Chuck Engles



----- Original Message -----
From: John Bentley <jab@cisco.com>
To: Multiple recipients of list <detomaso@realbig.com>
Sent: Monday, April 10, 2000 5:11 PM
Subject: helmet


> I tried on my motorcycle helmet over the weekend and jumped in my
> car....ouch.  Too thick.  This won't work, my head hits the roof.  Does
> anyone know where I can get a thinner (on top) helmet that is still legal
> for the Nevada Open Road Challenge and Sliver State Races?
>
> Thanks,
>
> JB
>