Hot Rods Roadster hearing protection

Got these a couple years ago for going to concerts -they work real well for my roadster too.They don't really muffle the sound they just make it quieter. There are a couple different ball/cup sizes included. Quite comfortable and 20-25$ IIRC

 

Just got my hearing tested by the sound truck at work so I'm freshly schooled. The foam plugs are cl*** A and deaden too much sound so guys take them out to hear spoken voice which leaves you unprotected. Sound guys recommend Cl*** B which allows you to hear more so you actually use them and keep them in which means you don't misplace them as much. Cl*** B would allow you to hear sirens on the road and still leave you protected.

 

Just don't stick them up your nose! 55 years ago the doctor had a visit from a much smaller Jethro.

 

That's OK, I thought it was a good idea at a bulk store to stick a coffee bean up nose... When I was lil' ****... Still at 55 remember the scare!

 

Reminded me of the Cheech and Chong skit.

 

Not to side track this but... One of my nieces packed beans up her nose when she was about 3 or 4 years old. Luckily we had a family friend that was an eye, ear, nose & throat spe******t that met us at his office (on a Sunday) and took care of her.
Since you put up with me adding that here, I'll tell you about a lady I used to work with.. She said of her ex-husband: " I wish I had a nickel for every nickel that would fit up his nose!". A lot more civil than MY ex's!

 

I am going to be working on a street legal vintage oval track car...it probably wont have much for windows either...I am thinking about wearing something like this...
don't know how weird I will look but at least I will have some protection from the outdoor world at speed...

Good luck in your search...

 

I never really had too much of an issue when I owned a roadster, and drove it often on the highway without the top. But, I did have wind-wings on the posts. I know you probably don't want to add to your car, but re-directing the wind away from you, will likely help a lot.

 

3M SKULL SCREWS, these work the best, wear them when I ride my Harley, the best.

 

Sometime a few years ago, a 3M rep or salesman gave me gang of ear plugs that looked like mini pistons. They were grey, and tethered to boot! I still have a few pair floating around somewhere. I have used the foam ones on my motor-sickle; takes the wind noise out ( I have bad tinnitus, and it does help).

 

HUH? Speak up what was the question? HRP

 

1950s twin ear bud small transistor radio with Doo Wop,was my thing in my hotrod in hightschool 60 to 62.
Hard now too find good songs. Plus 40+ years of driving racecars may not of helped ether. Too late now.

Old way ,but newer may work though, if ya have a oldy station near by!
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Hello,

When we visited my wife’s mom and dad on their small ranch, there was a shooting range set off to the side. The distance was not too far away to the targets. No fear of going over or past the targets with a stray as the tall mountain was the backdrop.

He asked if I ever shot a gun before. I said yes. He offered to give me some lessons and I declined. So, he gave me a 38 special to shoot. I hit the target 3 out of 6 shots. But, flinched each time, as I was not used to the sound of the explosion that I knew was coming. So, he offered me these funny looking orange things that looked like a honey s****. They were soft and he said they block out the loud sound. So, I tried them for the next round. I hit 5 out of 6 and now, he was impressed.

When we moved up to the next set of guns, it was a 45 caliber pistol and it had a big kickback. But, using the sound plugs, I hit at least 5 and he hit the rest. So, something was in the air, brewing. I am sure he did not want to embarr*** me shooting, as he is the experienced person. But, I was out shooting him in the pistol division.

When my wife came outside to ask a question, I still had the plugs inserted and could hear her talking, in her normal soft tones. I had these silly looking orange things sticking out of my ears and we both laughed.

Jnaki

The final round of shooting was with a M-1 carbine and it was the loudest other than a double barrel shotgun. I hit all of the small targets and he missed on several. Chalk one up to the son-in-law. Ha! The little ear plugs worked fine during the shooting and as I mentioned, I could still hear what my wife was saying.

As far as being an expert on sound coming through while wearing ear plugs, her favorites are the Mack’s Silicone ear plugs. They are moldable and can be warmed up in your hand to fit into the ear c****. When she has them on, she has said it results in a good night's sleep. And, she cannot hear the little dog snoring loudly… no it is not me, but the dog.
minimal intrusion and blends into the ear.

My custom made ear plugs were used primarily for surfing, but have been used in the snow and cold weather. If the CHP saw them, the color blue would definitely stand out and a ticket would be issued. So, these Mack’s Ear Plugs are less obtrusive and can look like a hearing aid inserted into the ear. Or, look like an ear pod, yikes... the style is awful with those white Iphone ear pods... YRMV.

 

I think all forms of ear plugs ear muffs etc... pose a more immediate threat and are more dangerous than long term exposure to loud noise!

I can't begin to count the times at work warning buzzer, alarms etc...will be blaring and the ten feet or less can't hear it, and it will be someone from fifty plus feet not wearing ear plugs who goes to the person and gets their attention or just shuts the machine down.

Same thing with the fork lifts you will stop at the end of an aisle or blind corner sound the horn and someone will wearing ear plugs walk in front of you because the didn't hear the horn.

Now think about that when driving yes you will be reducing wind and engine noise, but that also means reducing warning noises like police, fire, and other emergency vehicle sirens.

Do you really what to cross an intersection in front of a Firetruck that you didn't see or hear?

 

I've never had a set of any type of ear protection that blotted out ALL sounds , its reducing the level of sound to prevent damage. Not eliminate all sound !

 

Back in the 80s, Sports Car Graphic did an article about road tripping a vintage open race car around the US. They packed open face helmets with face shields and used them a TON out on the open road and in the rain

 

Now that’s absolutely ridiculous.
So according to your logic I should never have worn any hearing protection at all during my working life as a welder because I would have been safer.

I’d be stone deaf right now but I’d be safe.
I’m going to try preserving what hearing I still have.
I’m going to sign off because I want to avoid calling you….