Here is a link that someone on the list send out a while ago. I have not
used them and so can't speak to the product. Just passing on the link.
http://www.seatbeltsplus.com/
Rich Ball
'76 Midget
Everett, WA
----- Original Message -----
From: "fastvee" <fastvee@yahoo.com>
To: <spridgets@autox.team.net>; "Chris Rae" <Chris.Rae@microsoft.com>
Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 6:11 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fitting harnesses (of the seatbelt variety)
> Hello Chris,
> Yep if you also installed a roll bar and a cross brace at the same time it
> would be a simple job to install a racing harness. it sounds like you may
> already have some idea regarding the installation details, but the SCCA
> General Competition Rules are probably the best source of info on how to
> do the installation correctly.
> http://tinyurl.com/3x7mvpg
> Look at section 9.3.19 Driver's Restraint System.
> Please be aware that a restraint system that is not properly installed
> could be
> dangerous, and If your state has vehicle safety inspection a sharp
> mechanic may not pass a harness for not being DOT approved. I'm not even
> going to mention the litigation issues should someone be injured, oops
> just did.
> Personally I would not install a harness for the street again unless it
> was a car that was also used in competition. It was a pain in the butt!
> First you have to sit on the components, and then collect six pieces of
> hardware to buckle up every time I stopped while hopping around town.
> I agree that Mo$$ prices are too high, and I'd also appreciate a good
> source for the OEM belts.
> John
> Fogelsville, PA
>
> --- On Tue, 5/18/10, Chris Rae <Chris.Rae@microsoft.com> wrote:
> Driving the car to Phil's house made me think that perhaps now was a good
> time
> to get some seat belts. I notice that Moss have some achingly expensive
> retractable belts
> (http://www.mossmotors.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=49407) so
> that
> got me wondering whether I'd rather have harnesses. I had another car with
> harnesses and I rather got used to liking it - does anyone have any
> experience
> with fitting a race harness to a Spridget? I am guessing I just need to
> weld a
> bar across the back somewhere and stick 'em onto it, but any tips
> appreciated.
> :)
>
> Chris
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