I'm looking to buy a pair of 3 point harnesses but cant for the life of me work out how to fit them is there a way to fit without having to buy 1 of those really expensive harness bars ??
any info and help would be greatly appreciated
these are what i have in mind
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Securon-6 ... 3cb5f3e265
maybe in red undecided yet
fitting harnesses in the sw20 how too ????? (HELP)
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Re: fitting harnesses in the sw20 how too ????? (HELP)
Eye bolts are the way to go mate! Thats how ive done it!! Much better than a bar!
Re: fitting harnesses in the sw20 how too ????? (HELP)
thanks mate got any pics ?
also how do you fit the top part of the harness as it looks to be too long ?
also how do you fit the top part of the harness as it looks to be too long ?
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Re: fitting harnesses in the sw20 how too ????? (HELP)
alan_uk wrote:thanks mate got any pics ?
also how do you fit the top part of the harness as it looks to be too long ?
remember that halfs in size when you put it over the back of the seat.
Re: fitting harnesses in the sw20 how too ????? (HELP)
You need two eye bolts through the bulk head behind the seats, at the same height as your shoulders, don't be tempted to mount the shoulder straps over the back of the seat and down to the floor- this won't protect you in an accident (unless you loop them over a harness bar).
For the drivers seat, you can fit an eye bolt in the existing seat belt mounting point behind your right thigh. For the other side of the driver's seat you'll need to mount an eye bolt through the floor- try to mount it through the area of the floor that is double skinned for extra strength.
Hope that helps, I'll try to see if I can find some pic's to help
For the drivers seat, you can fit an eye bolt in the existing seat belt mounting point behind your right thigh. For the other side of the driver's seat you'll need to mount an eye bolt through the floor- try to mount it through the area of the floor that is double skinned for extra strength.
Hope that helps, I'll try to see if I can find some pic's to help
Re: fitting harnesses in the sw20 how too ????? (HELP)
great stuff
my thoughts on fixing was
rear fixed here
door side fixed here
and fuel tank side fitted here original seat fixing as celica seats dont use this
the whole point is for them to fit through the holes in seats nicely as seat belts are rubbing on leather and damaging it
my thoughts on fixing was
rear fixed here
door side fixed here
and fuel tank side fitted here original seat fixing as celica seats dont use this
the whole point is for them to fit through the holes in seats nicely as seat belts are rubbing on leather and damaging it
Re: fitting harnesses in the sw20 how too ????? (HELP)
That rear fixing is too high, it has to be just and only just below below where the belt goes through the seat
Designer for turbo set ups on F1 cars, and Nitrous Oxide Systems of the USA in the 80s
Re: fitting harnesses in the sw20 how too ????? (HELP)
ok mate thanks for the heads up how will i get a fixing in to that part then ?
Re: fitting harnesses in the sw20 how too ????? (HELP)
alan_uk wrote:
rear fixed here
I'll be honest- I don't think that's the best idea, not convinced that little hook is strong enough to trust your life to in an accident
Personally I think you need proper solid anchors for your shoulder straps, and I don't think there is anything on the rear bulk head that is already there and up to the job. If it was me I'd be drilling two holes through the rear bulkhead for each seat, and using eye bolts into decent size anchor plates mounted engine side. That's how I did mine, and exactly how I plan to do my next car as well
Get yourself some of these:
http://compare.ebay.co.uk/like/23084561 ... sbar&cbt=y
Re: fitting harnesses in the sw20 how too ????? (HELP)
got ya i wasnt going to hook the harness to the hook lol there is a 13mm hole under it that i could put a bolt in to hold the harness i seen 1 on google images done like this thats all
Re: fitting harnesses in the sw20 how too ????? (HELP)
I will take a photo of my set up in the morning, The way Ash has done it is the only correct way to do it
Designer for turbo set ups on F1 cars, and Nitrous Oxide Systems of the USA in the 80s
Re: fitting harnesses in the sw20 how too ????? (HELP)
ok mate cheers
Re: fitting harnesses in the sw20 how too ????? (HELP)
just found this
http://www.mr2.com/OWNERS/harness.html
which says that the harness can be bolted to were the clip is behind the seat
http://www.mr2.com/OWNERS/harness.html
which says that the harness can be bolted to were the clip is behind the seat
Re: fitting harnesses in the sw20 how too ????? (HELP)
yes but immediately after the article is this...
Date: Tue, 18 Feb 1997 23:03:23 -0500
From: Simon Tremblay ([email protected])
I write you about certain modifications articles that I found on the
site.
(...)
There is also something that is always on my mind and it is about the
safety of those that installed safety harnesses using the attatch point
behind the driver seat similar to the baby seat attach point. It is
extremely dangerous to do so and someone using this attach point put
it's life in stake! This point is NOT strong enough to sustain the force
of a crash. The information article by Marcus Hall is wrong in that way
of thinking. The article should be corrected. I found out about this
when I cut that part away to install my racing harness properly. It is
only thin sheet metal and will tear if a crash occurs. I cut it away to
install a thick steel bar behind the firewall to attach my harness.
Simon Tremblay
[email protected]
just becuase someone has posted it in a guide does not stop it being rediculously dangerous and them being irresponsible.
Ash has said the only true way, then confirmed by Bob
Date: Tue, 18 Feb 1997 23:03:23 -0500
From: Simon Tremblay ([email protected])
I write you about certain modifications articles that I found on the
site.
(...)
There is also something that is always on my mind and it is about the
safety of those that installed safety harnesses using the attatch point
behind the driver seat similar to the baby seat attach point. It is
extremely dangerous to do so and someone using this attach point put
it's life in stake! This point is NOT strong enough to sustain the force
of a crash. The information article by Marcus Hall is wrong in that way
of thinking. The article should be corrected. I found out about this
when I cut that part away to install my racing harness properly. It is
only thin sheet metal and will tear if a crash occurs. I cut it away to
install a thick steel bar behind the firewall to attach my harness.
Simon Tremblay
[email protected]
just becuase someone has posted it in a guide does not stop it being rediculously dangerous and them being irresponsible.
Ash has said the only true way, then confirmed by Bob
Re: fitting harnesses in the sw20 how too ????? (HELP)
well that settles that then im fitting 1 of them fia things and going that way
out of curiosity do these need to be welded in behind or do you simply drill through then bolt through in to these ?
out of curiosity do these need to be welded in behind or do you simply drill through then bolt through in to these ?
Re: fitting harnesses in the sw20 how too ????? (HELP)
Drill through and bolt it up, you can weld it if you want, but not required.
And you'll need one for each anchor point, so if fitting harnesses to both seats you'll need 4 for your shoulder straps
And you'll need one for each anchor point, so if fitting harnesses to both seats you'll need 4 for your shoulder straps
Re: fitting harnesses in the sw20 how too ????? (HELP)
Yes, you must use one per strap. I have also put a flat plate on the inside on my ones so the bolts clamp a much bigger area.
Designer for turbo set ups on F1 cars, and Nitrous Oxide Systems of the USA in the 80s
Re: fitting harnesses in the sw20 how too ????? (HELP)
i only getting 3 point harnesses so will only need 2 wont i ?
Re: fitting harnesses in the sw20 how too ????? (HELP)
Yes thats right, but two straps would be better. I would also not buy anything off ebay, they will come from China and be crap, you must buy the best, its your life they could save
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Designer for turbo set ups on F1 cars, and Nitrous Oxide Systems of the USA in the 80s
Re: fitting harnesses in the sw20 how too ????? (HELP)
tell me about it mate
i had a corsa c with a 4x4 calibra turbo motor which i flipped in 2005 broke my ribs collapsed lung and now have metal plates holding my ankle together
paramedics and fire brigade said it was the racing harness and bucket seats that saved my life :S
i had a corsa c with a 4x4 calibra turbo motor which i flipped in 2005 broke my ribs collapsed lung and now have metal plates holding my ankle together
paramedics and fire brigade said it was the racing harness and bucket seats that saved my life :S