What is going to be your first mod?

RCZ · 12-29-2008, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Namir

I might be wrong but I've always understood it (a roll cage) as a necessity if you were planning on using racing seats with racing harnesses. The reason I was given was that factory cars will definitely deform in the case of a serious roll over accident, in which case a seat belt will keep you from flying out of the car but also allow you some play to avoid being completely crushed in the cabin. If your car rolls over and your roof collapses.... you aren't moving an inch with a 4 point harness, and your neck/head/spine could be severely injured.
So it seems like it would be better to run stock safety restraints until/unless you install a roll cage, in which case a racing harness would definitely be safer.

I'm not trying to tell you what to do or anything, I'm just sharing information that I have been told so that you might be aware of any possible dangers. If I'm mistaken, feel free to correct me.

Well, there is some truth to your statement in theory. However...do you really think the type of seatbelt you are wearing will really affect the effects of the roof of your car collapsing on your head? You still have the seat underneath you and you will get crushed anyway.

The fact of the matter is that a harness is infinitely more effective at keeping you safe in the other 99.99% of accidents. It will hold you in tighter while driving also, which not only feels better, but allows you to "Feel" the car underneath you much better as you are not bouncing around.

If you want to look at it another way, if you roll over, the harness will keep you in your seat, away from the roof. While you may slide up with a regular belt.

Bottom line is don't crash.