Options on racing harness in EG. Need opinions/advice.
09-11-2002, 11:57 AM
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Options on racing harness in EG. Need opinions/advice.
I'm purchasing a Corbeau TRS and would like to pick up a racing harness. This will be only for autox as harnesses are a no-no for street driving (without a roll cage, from what I hear).
What would you recommend as far as 3 point, four point, brand name, etc? I have a full interior and want to keep it that way. Where is the best place to mount the harness? Thank in advance!
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What would you recommend as far as 3 point, four point, brand name, etc? I have a full interior and want to keep it that way. Where is the best place to mount the harness? Thank in advance!
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3 point what the hell is that??? the points are where they anchor in front of you.. not where they anchor to the car... HONESTLY any REAL domestic speed shop will probably be your best source.. mine are SFI approved which is needed at drag racing tech inspection, i do not know about autox, but basicly dated sfi approved means its the real deal...cam lock is convienient but pricey.. i have 4 sets of harness's i have 2 2inch 5pt junior dragster and 2 5pt 3in pro dragster harness.. i prefer the 2 because i use them every day and the 3 inch were a little annoying.. adn as far as the roll cage deal... if you smack the civic up SO bad that it rolls... its not going to make a differance on if you have a regular seat belt or racing harness.. **waits for everyone to disagree**
i say get 2 in lever latch 4 pt and use em every day
i say get 2 in lever latch 4 pt and use em every day
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Originally posted by oc_civic
adn as far as the roll cage deal... if you smack the civic up SO bad that it rolls... its not going to make a differance on if you have a regular seat belt or racing harness.. **waits for everyone to disagree**
i say get 2 in lever latch 4 pt and use em every day
adn as far as the roll cage deal... if you smack the civic up SO bad that it rolls... its not going to make a differance on if you have a regular seat belt or racing harness.. **waits for everyone to disagree**
i say get 2 in lever latch 4 pt and use em every day
As for harnesses, from what I have gathered you risk spinal injury if they are not properly mounted. In addition, since you mentioned you were autox'ing, you might not pass tech inspection if they aren't properly mounted.
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My friend has a Sabelt 3 point but it's not legal for Solo I/Hill Climbs in case you get into those. I have a Sabelt 4 point harness. Basically the companies you can go with: Sabelt, Momo, Schroth and King Dragon.
You don't need a cam lock type or the h-type. I have the regular seat belt buckle type. Easy to get in and out of. Cam locks can be a bit of a pain but well worth the investment. Make sure you don't buy a used one since the person could have been in an accident and not told you.
I'm thinking of switching mine out for a 5 point (anti-submarining) with clips instead of bolting it in.
So you mean to tell me all these guys with roll cages in their real cars just have them in their car for weight?
You don't need a cam lock type or the h-type. I have the regular seat belt buckle type. Easy to get in and out of. Cam locks can be a bit of a pain but well worth the investment. Make sure you don't buy a used one since the person could have been in an accident and not told you.
I'm thinking of switching mine out for a 5 point (anti-submarining) with clips instead of bolting it in.
adn as far as the roll cage deal... if you smack the civic up SO bad that it rolls... its not going to make a differance on if you have a regular seat belt or racing harness..
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Originally posted by FourthGenHatch
I have Sparco Harnesses and they say Sabelt on parts of it so I assume they are the same company or something...
I have Sparco Harnesses and they say Sabelt on parts of it so I assume they are the same company or something...
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Originally posted by CivicSiRacer
So you mean to tell me all these guys with roll cages in their real cars just have them in their car for weight?
So you mean to tell me all these guys with roll cages in their real cars just have them in their car for weight?
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Originally posted by oc_civic
no i just think it is a mute point, unless you are involved in some type of racing that puts you in a position where the car would be prone to fliping..... i think that in a car that is being raced/daily driven (on a SMALL scale), that (in my area at least) the chances of actualy rolling the car are very minute... having a cage is cool (great safety feature) and i will have one when money permits, my point just is they are not as necisary as being played out to be..
no i just think it is a mute point, unless you are involved in some type of racing that puts you in a position where the car would be prone to fliping..... i think that in a car that is being raced/daily driven (on a SMALL scale), that (in my area at least) the chances of actualy rolling the car are very minute... having a cage is cool (great safety feature) and i will have one when money permits, my point just is they are not as necisary as being played out to be..
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Originally posted by oc_civic
no i just think it is a mute point, unless you are involved in some type of racing that puts you in a position where the car would be prone to fliping..... i think that in a car that is being raced/daily driven (on a SMALL scale), that (in my area at least) the chances of actualy rolling the car are very minute... having a cage is cool (great safety feature) and i will have one when money permits, my point just is they are not as necisary as being played out to be..
no i just think it is a mute point, unless you are involved in some type of racing that puts you in a position where the car would be prone to fliping..... i think that in a car that is being raced/daily driven (on a SMALL scale), that (in my area at least) the chances of actualy rolling the car are very minute... having a cage is cool (great safety feature) and i will have one when money permits, my point just is they are not as necisary as being played out to be..
moot point captain english!
if you roll a car your skull will be crushed if youre sitting straight up. with a three point belt you have the ability to bounce off the pavement with a mild concussion, or lay down on the floor...rather than DYING.