Georgie Posted July 20, 2011 Posted July 20, 2011 hey guys, just booked a track day at brands hatch, bit worried about the harness situation as they are bolted down into the rear seat belt point, i need a harness bar as i know that the harnesses should be fixed parallel with your shoulders, can anyone help me out as to where to get one?Thanks Quote
Taggy Posted July 20, 2011 Posted July 20, 2011 As long as your not racing and its just a track day they wont care, they dont inspect the cars. They just rely on your self to ensure that your seatbelts and car are in good working order to MOT standards.I wouldn't worry about it hey guys, just booked a track day at brands hatch, bit worried about the harness situation as they are bolted down into the rear seat belt point, i need a harness bar as i know that the harnesses should be fixed parallel with your shoulders, can anyone help me out as to where to get one?Thanks Quote
Georgie Posted July 20, 2011 Author Posted July 20, 2011 tbh it would be nice to have one anyway knowing i would be safer with one lol Quote
Georgie Posted July 20, 2011 Author Posted July 20, 2011 there like £400+would be good if someone could actually tell me where to get one? Quote
Nanglebadger Posted July 20, 2011 Posted July 20, 2011 they dont exist for the starlet to my knowledge unless they are custom made.mine are fitted throught the seat belt bolt holes, perfectly safe, its how the factory fit the seat belts!Phil. Quote
cazzac2222 Posted July 20, 2011 Posted July 20, 2011 Jezza needs to be on the case for a Harness Bar, id love one If you do find one, let me know where from too please Quote
Georgie Posted July 20, 2011 Author Posted July 20, 2011 http://www.jamessimpson.co.uk/correct-harness-fittingread that article and tell me thats not a little bit distrubing, id like to keep my spine in working order lol Quote
Georgie Posted July 20, 2011 Author Posted July 20, 2011 Jezza needs to be on the case for a Harness Bar, id love one If you do find one, let me know where from too pleaseWhos Jezza? lets all pester him for one Quote
cazzac2222 Posted July 20, 2011 Posted July 20, 2011 Jezza, they guy that made the Engine Torque Dampers, is it JD Tunning???Good quality damper and his braces also look the part so i think a Harness Bar will be a walk in the park for him surely Quote
Georgie Posted July 20, 2011 Author Posted July 20, 2011 has he said he may be making some then? Quote
BearFaceOfDoom Posted July 20, 2011 Posted July 20, 2011 Is an upper C pillar brace not parallel enough for taller people?Is an upper C pillar brace not parallel enough for taller people?Is an upper C pillar brace not parallel enough for taller people? Quote
rorenapier Posted July 20, 2011 Posted July 20, 2011 The seat belt points are more than fine. If the MSA "Blue book" says its ok for racing then im sure a track day wont give you any problems.My own car has been through scrutineering at events and has caused no issue.Mounting belts on any brace, Strut bar, C pillar etc is a recipe for disaster. Quote
WallaceGlanza Posted July 20, 2011 Posted July 20, 2011 Is an upper C pillar brace not parallel enough for taller people?It would not be strong enough and neither would the rear strut brace, it needs to be properly braced like a rollcage would be. Quote
shorty Posted July 20, 2011 Posted July 20, 2011 As above! The issue you have is there is no solid structual poit at wich to fix the bar! The only way i can see you doing it is with a custom cage that incorperates a harness bar, looking at prob 1200+ for that plus you mqy asbwell then have it fia certified so that will cost even more!! Just leave it with the seatbelt mountings, and DO NOT fix to a c-pillar brace! Its not strong enough and will not support you in a crash!!!!! Quote
LukeSR Posted July 20, 2011 Posted July 20, 2011 The C-pillar bar will just crumble in a crash, just like a rear strut would! Quote
nazzurro19 Posted July 20, 2011 Posted July 20, 2011 jezza said he wasnt going to be a trader on ere anymore etc as hes moving on sold his gt Quote
Dean @RW-Developments Posted July 20, 2011 Posted July 20, 2011 ive got a thread on here where i was getting them made along with the floor bars! things should be moving along alot faster once my unit is all kitted out i will hopefully have 1 fitted at jae for people to look at and then hopefully they will be available shortly after?Dean Quote
Sparky Posted July 20, 2011 Posted July 20, 2011 The seat belt points are more than fine. If the MSA "Blue book" says its ok for racing then im sure a track day wont give you any problems.My own car has been through scrutineering at events and has caused no issue.Mounting belts on any brace, Strut bar, C pillar etc is a recipe for disaster.This Quote
Georgie Posted July 21, 2011 Author Posted July 21, 2011 The seat belt points are more than fine. If the MSA "Blue book" says its ok for racing then im sure a track day wont give you any problems.My own car has been through scrutineering at events and has caused no issue.Mounting belts on any brace, Strut bar, C pillar etc is a recipe for disaster.thank you very much Quote
ryan lang Posted July 21, 2011 Posted July 21, 2011 just been on track at donny with mine mounted to the rear seatbelt mounts and they didnt say anything Quote
redz11 Posted July 21, 2011 Posted July 21, 2011 just been on track at donny with mine mounted to the rear seatbelt mounts and they didnt say anythingsame here, fitted to the rear seatbelt mounts.I had a smash with harnesses fitted the way I have them now, in my old car, and It actually saved me to be fair, would have had a lot more injury than whiplash.but I would definatly want one of those harness bars though, they look mint Quote
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