[Spridgets] Fitting harnesses (of the seatbelt variety)

[Richard Ball]

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 at yahoo.com>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>; "Chris Rae" <Chris.Rae at 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 at 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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