4 point or 6 point harness?

[GreenV8S]

Steve_D said:

For those slim line Ultima drivers I would agree the 6 point is best (apart from negotiating the Péage on the LeMans trip).

For me a four point will be fine as there is no possibility of my belly getting under the lap belt. If it did then what came out the other side would not be worth saving anyway.

Steve

Submarining isn't the only danger. The shoulder straps will pull the lap strap up. It should sit across your hips, but if the straps pull it up so it's across your belly it won't protect you properly in an accident. The crutch strap enables you to do the shoulder straps up tighter without the lap strap riding up.

[UltimaCH]

And if the lap strap is too high, it could cause serious internal injuries

[BIGNUMBER2]

well thats helped clear that up then!!!

[deadscoob]

If you do go for a 6 point, make sure you adjust it properly.....

http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleUR...

[Steve_D]

deadscoob said:

If you do go for a 6 point, make sure you adjust it properly.....

http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleUR...

The report says....'the navigator's vital signs were unremarkable but he was in obvious distress.'.

No kidding..his distress must have been 100 time the distress my vitals are feeling after seeing those photos. Think I will have to go dunk them in some ice water to calm them down.

Steve

[GTWayne]

Wondered how long it would be before someone started talking b*ll*cks

[Stig]

LuckyP said:

Anybody fit the crotch straps? I drilled the holes for their location (just rear of the seat backs), but I never fitted them. Had to tape 'em up to stop the spray getting in!!

If you are a track hack, I can see their benefit...and really, they would help on the road, but only if you are gonna wrap your roll cage in foam.

Yeah, I know it looks st, bit when you spent 15,000 miles with one eye 8 inches from your potential fate, you can suffer a touch 'o foam!!

I had them in the GTR. Could use the belts as 4 or 6 point.

[BIGNUMBER2]

Holy s**t, that is not a great look!!!

Have gone for a 6 point Sabelt harness, will probably use 4 point most of the time and 6 point for track days.
best of both worlds, might invest in a jock strap though.

How have you secured the 2 lower points, normal bolts stuffing the straps under the seat when not in use, or eye bolts and harness clips putting them on when needed?

[Davrianman]

BIGNUMBER2 said:

Holy s**t, that is not a great look!!!

Have gone for a 6 point Sabelt harness, will probably use 4 point most of the time and 6 point for track days.
best of both worlds, might invest in a jock strap though.

How have you secured the 2 lower points, normal bolts stuffing the straps under the seat when not in use, or eye bolts and harness clips putting them on when needed?

I have used eye bolts bolted through the floor then you can unclip the crotch straps if you don't want to use them. Out of interest, I have just made some special washers to stop the studs catching on speed bumbs etc. This was a problem in my old Cerbera, damaging the threads and nuts, so I thought I'd fix it before it broke!

Here is a pic of what we have made:







Making some more soon if anyone interested...

Mart

[GTWayne]

Martin, that is a very good idea and I am hereto say that I would like a pair please and seeing as I am into lists at present, I am going to start one ;

GTWayne - 1 X pair of crotch strap floor securing bolt washers

[Davrianman]

Hi Wayne,

By a pair do you mean 2 or 4 washers? (pair of seats or pair of washers?) Think I will look at getting them CNC machined. I will let you know costs ASAP.

Cheers!

Mart

[GTWayne]

^^^ 1 X pair = 2 X washers - simples

[V8 Vum]

Hi Mart,

Yes please if you can ....

A set for each seat?

cheers

Keith

[Davrianman]

No problem Keith,

We will get some costs next week for CNC. Will probably do 20+ washers to bring the price down. Anyone else interested?

Mart

[Davrianman]

We have just got the prices back for the washers.

Price for a set of 4 will be £35 plus £5 postage. They will also include a set of aircraft locknuts with built in washers.

They will be CNC machined from 6082T6 Aluminium which is a high quality alloy.

Please let me know if interested.

Mart

[Davrianman]

Hi Keith / Wayne,

Do you still want these washers? Getting them ordered today. They are on a week delivery, so I will bring them to the Factory Open Day. Anyone else?

Mart

[deadscoob]

A set for me please.

Cheers

[Davrianman]

No Problem. Will you be at the FOD?

[anonymous-user]

Hi,

Can I have a set of four please? I will be at the factory open day, will bring some cash.

David.

Edited by anonymous-user on Tuesday 21st July 14:36

[V8 Vum]

Hi Mart,

Yep a full set for both sides please!

cheers

Keith