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The Zamp Z-Tech Series 2A is an adjustable, one-size SFI 38.1 head and neck restraint built for drivers in a more upright seat. The 2A one of Zamp's most popular devices, because its width and arms adjust to fit drivers from young teenagers up to the biggest drivers at the track. This review covers who the Z-Tech 2A fits, how it adjusts, what comes in the box and where it falls short. If you are still comparing brands, start with our full range of HANS devices and head and neck restraints.
The Zamp Z-Tech 2A is built for drivers who sit in a more upright seating position and want one adjustable device that fits a wide range of body sizes. Its width adjusts from 12.75 to 15.25 inches, and it accepts 2-inch or 3-inch shoulder belts. It suits racing where you mostly look straight down the track.
That last point matters. Zamp explains that the 2A's tethers run in line with each other. In a discipline where you rarely turn your head far, that layout works well. In a side-by-side, where you are constantly scanning for rocks and ruts, he says the 2A may limit your range of motion. Drivers who need more left-to-right movement should look at the Z-Tech 6A or the Z-Tech 8A. If you are new to frontal head restraints, read what a HANS device is and how it works before you choose a model.
You adjust the Zamp Z-Tech 2A at the shoulders and at the arms. Zamp's Advanced Axis Adjustment sets shoulder width, arm angle and arm width. The frame widens or narrows between 12.75 and 15.25 inches, and the gray arms bend rounder to cup the shoulders or flatter for a bigger driver.
This is why one 2A can fit a slim teenager and a broad-shouldered adult. Zamp's Z-Tech owner's manual gives the starting points. Measure your neck width and set the shoulder adjustment 1 inch wider than your neck. Then set the arm angle in your race seat so the arms fit snug against your body without pressing into it, with both sides at the same angle. Set the tethers so the clips engage the straps 1.75 to 2 inches from your natural driving position, and lock the screws with the included blue thread locker once the fit is right. Because the 2A also adjusts to different race seats, check the fit sitting in your own seat with your belts on, not standing in the shop. The product page includes a how-to-strap video for the Z-Tech 2A.
The Zamp Z-Tech 2A comes ready to connect to one helmet. The box includes the device, helmet hardware for a helmet with pre-installed M6 inserts, the clips and a small bag of Loctite to lock the anchors into the M6 terminals. Each 2A also ships with a new, dated SFI 38.1 tag.
Running a second helmet? Add the Zamp Z-Tech Series 2A/3A/6A Helmet Anchors Kit so both helmets are ready to clip in.
Every value below comes from the Z-Tech 2A product listing or from Zamp Racing in our video.
| Specification | Zamp Z-Tech Series 2A |
|---|---|
| Certification | SFI 38.1 |
| Sizing | One size, adjustable from 12.75 in to 15.25 in wide |
| Adjustment | Shoulder width, arm angle and arm width |
| Frame | Fiberglass reinforced nylon shoulder frame; modified alloy arms |
| Hardware | Stainless steel screws and binary post |
| Tether | Kevlar webbing single-point tether; tethers run in line |
| Helmet connection | VER.02 Spring Clip Quick Connect |
| Belts | 2 in or 3 in shoulder belts |
| Weight | Approximately 900 g |
| Padding | Replaceable |
| Seating | More upright seating position |
| Part number | NT002003 |
| Best for | Upright-seat drivers who mostly look forward and want wide size adjustment |
The most common concerns about the Zamp Z-Tech 2A are how far you can turn your head, whether it is as safe as the pricier 6A and 8A, whether it works with your helmet, and whether it fits your seat and belts. Each concern has a direct answer below.
It can, compared with the newer Z-Tech models. The 2A's tethers run in line with each other, so side-to-side movement is more limited than on the 6A, whose V-shaped webbing lets the clip slide, or the 8A, whose tether slides across the back plate. If you mostly look forward, the 2A is fine. If you scan constantly, compare all three in our Z-Tech 2A vs 6A vs 8A comparison.
Assuming a lower price means less protection is reasonable, but it does not apply here. Zamp Racing explains that every Z-Tech device goes through the same SFI 38.1 testing, so no one model is safer than another. The extra cost of the 6A and 8A pays for back height, tether design and comfort, not a higher certification.
It will if your helmet has pre-installed M6 inserts, the threaded mounting points that head and neck restraint anchors screw into. The 2A includes helmet hardware for one helmet with pre-installed M6 inserts, plus Loctite to lock the anchors in. If your helmet has no M6 inserts, Zamp's manual lists an accessory backplate (part NZBP0016) that fits between the shell and the liner. Ask FAST RACER about it before you order.
The Z-Tech 2A fits most upright-seat setups, the application it is designed for. Its belt channel accepts 2-inch or 3-inch shoulder belts, which go over the shoulders. The SFI Foundation's seatbelt guide for upright seats, up to 25 degrees of recline, sets shoulder belts at 0 to -20 degrees from horizontal (-10 optimum), with a clear path from the top of the restraint to the harness bar. See how to install a racing harness.
The Zamp Z-Tech 2A is worth it for upright-seat drivers who want an adjustable SFI 38.1 device at the lowest price of the Z-Tech 2A, 6A and 8A. You get the device, helmet hardware for one M6 helmet, quick-connect clips, Loctite and a new five-year SFI tag, ready to fit from the box.
Orders over $50 ship free to the 48 contiguous US states and Washington, D.C. See our shipping policy for details. FAST RACER accepts returns and exchanges within 30 days of receiving your order for eligible items that are unused and in as-new condition, in the original packaging with all labels, tags and literature. Test the fit before you install anchors in a helmet, because modified items cannot be returned. See our warranty page for how claims work. FAST RACER can act on your behalf with Zamp on a claim. Zamp's Z-Tech owner's manual covers defects in materials and workmanship for one year from purchase, and Z-Tech also runs an accident replacement program for a device damaged within two years of purchase. After a significant accident, the manual says to return the restraint to the manufacturer for inspection or replace it.
The Zamp Z-Tech 2A weighs approximately 900 grams, or about 2 pounds. That figure covers the device itself, not the helmet hardware. The Z-Tech 6A has the same listed weight, so choosing between those two comes down to back height and tether layout, not weight. A lighter device puts less load on your shoulders over a long race.
The Zamp Z-Tech 2A uses a dual compound frame. The shoulder frame is fiberglass reinforced nylon, and the arms use a modified alloy that gives the device a dampening characteristic in a crash. The screws and binary post are stainless steel, and the single-point tether is Kevlar webbing that connects the helmet to the restraint.
The SFI 38.1 tag on a Zamp Z-Tech 2A is good for five years. Zamp Racing explains in our video that every 2A ships with a new tag printed with a month and year. Tech inspectors read that tag, so check the date when the device arrives and track it. Confirm the expiry rule in your series rulebook.
Yes. The Zamp Z-Tech 2A uses replaceable padding that is easy to remove, clean and swap for continued comfort. For the device itself, Zamp's owner's manual says to use mild soapy water, wipe it dry and avoid solvents or chemicals. Replacing worn padding costs far less than replacing the whole restraint.
The manufacturer part number for the Zamp Z-Tech Series 2A head and neck restraint is NT002003. The matching spare helmet anchor kit for a second helmet is part number NZHC001A, which also fits the Z-Tech 3A and 6A. The NZHC001A kit does not fit the Z-Tech 8A, so check the part number before you order hardware.
The Zamp Z-Tech 2A is the right head and neck restraint for drivers in a more upright seat who mostly look forward and want one SFI 38.1 device that adjusts from 12.75 to 15.25 inches wide. Zamp Racing calls it one of its most popular devices, and it is the lowest-priced of the Z-Tech 2A, 6A and 8A. The Z-Tech 2A is not the best choice if you constantly scan side to side, race from a reclined seat or need an FIA-rated device. Check the 2A's current price and availability below.
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Measure the width of your neck, then set the Zamp Z-Tech 2A's shoulder adjustment 1 inch wider than that measurement. Zamp's owner's manual marks the shoulder adjustment posts with a yellow sticker. If you set the 2A wider than its standard setting, you may need to loosen the straps first.
Once the width is right, set the arm angle in your race seat and lock the screws with the included blue thread locker. Shop the
A Zamp Z-Tech 2A is set up correctly when the shoulder width sits 1 inch wider than your neck, both arms sit snug against your body at the same angle without pressing in, and the clips engage the straps 1.75 to 2 inches from your natural driving position.
Zamp's manual also says every xxxx must be thread-locked and tight before each use. Do the final check in your own race seat with your belts on. Shop the
Use a racing harness with 2-inch or 3-inch shoulder belts, because the Zamp Z-Tech 2A's belt channel accepts both widths. The belts run over the shoulders of the 2A, and the 2A cannot restrain your head without a harness holding it in place.
FAST RACER carries Zamp 5-point and 6-point harnesses rated SFI 16.1 or FIA 8853-2016. Check what your series requires, then compare our
Yes. Zamp's owner's manual covers a Z-Tech restraint, including the Zamp Z-Tech 2A, if it is found defective in materials or workmanship within one year of purchase. Z-Tech Sports will repair or replace it at its option when it is returned freight prepaid. The warranty does not cover modification, abuse or neglect, or incidental damages.
Separately, Z-Tech runs an accident replacement program for a restraint damaged within two years of purchase. FAST RACER can act on your behalf with Zamp on a claim. See our
Store the Zamp Z-Tech 2A clean, fully dry and away from extreme heat or cold. Zamp's owner's manual says proper storage is important to avoid damage, and that the restraint should dry completely before it is put away.
Clean it with mild soapy water and a clean cloth, never solvents or chemicals. Check that every xxxx is still tight before the next event. A
