Harness with Stock Seat

GSS138 · 01-07-2015, 07:04 PM

DR I do the same thing, with airbag, I figure what is the point of a 3 or 4 point harness.

@OP. Some of the post market "plugNPlay" bars might suit your needs, I think it probably depends more on the install. But still I am not sure that going to a 3 point harness is worth the money, I am open to feedback from anyone, but just can't see it working any better than what DR suggested by moving your seat far back, lock the belt, then slide the seat forward. If you do that, it will be just as good as a 3 point and a bar imo. Give it a try first I would say, it might save you a couple hundred bucks!

And yeah Dr, the power seats are good for that! WO them you would need to have a buddy help you push the seat forward most likely.

GSS138 · 01-08-2015, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by glw

I'll give that seat slide thing a try. I ordered a CG-Lock today, too.

I'm curious though.. @GSS, did you even look at the Scroth 3 Rallye ASM in the link in my post? If there was a legit mounting spot in the rear (or one could be welded in), it seems like a pretty good solution for autox - the anti-submarine feature looks good.

I did, and I have been exploring harness/safety options myself. The ASM sounds a bit gimmicky honestly. I would do some research on it. Again I can't see how this beats just the OEM belt and airbag. Not sure it's an upgrade. I might be wrong, but I just see no real advantage in spending money on a 3 point. If there is one, tell me what it is.

After talking to lots of people, after 2 month ago my father putting his GT3 into a wall at summit point, a fellow POC club member ending up hospitalized(he had 5 point and full cage) at Big Willow, and almost getting t-boned 2 weeks ago at Buttonwillow myself, I have decided that I am not even going to mess around with intermediary upgrades such as 3-4 points, bolt in roll bar etc.

Granted it's expensive, but I am getting to a point skill and time wise where I need to get some real safety gear. I don't do AutoX , and I can definitely understand why the requirements there are not as stringent. It's pretty unlikely to hit a wall or another car , and I am sure that 100MPH+ is not that common. So my needs probably don't align with your needs exactly, but I don't want you to waste your money either

While you are looking, check out Sabelt's products as well. nice looking stuff.

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redline10000 · 01-08-2015, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by glw

Thanks for your time submitting comments, they are certainly helpful in my quest. The advantage I'm looking for is having my torso held back into the seat during autocross runs, which the factory 3 point doesn't do for me (and the CG-Lock won't either).

I did find a G-Force Torso Harness/Strap that basically does exactly what I want and is even cheaper and easier to install.

BTW - Returning a lease vehicle with a rollbar installed is not a good idea.

I'm with you on that I would love something that would hold my torso in place too. That device you found looks kinda uncomfortable though, but maybe its not. I need to see a pic of what it looks like when buckled up.

It would be cool if there was a way to make the seat belt tensioner lock on demand and stay that way until you release it. That I would happily buy for 20 bucks.

cruzthepug · 04-15-2015, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by glw

I'll let you know how uncomfortable the strap is. I ordered one and should have it by my next autox on Jan 17th/18th.

Did you get the strap? Using it? If so, like it?

cruzthepug · 04-16-2015, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by glw

Yes, I got the GFORCE Torso Harness and I do like it. I, too, keep it in my helmet bag. I recommend it!

Would you happen to have a photo of it in use?

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JWillis72 · 04-17-2015, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by glw

I don't have any in-use pictures, but it works pretty much how you'd think. it goes around the back of the seat and for convenience and comfort I buckle mine center chest just under or at nipple height. Before I actually tried it, I thought it would slide down the back of the seat, but it doesn't. It actually works better than I expected! it is minimal cost and worth purchasing if only for a test. I really like mine.

ps: I use mine in conjunction with the CG Lock.

Thanks for the info, I just ordered one to test at Sebring in two weeks.

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takjak2 · 04-17-2015, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by JWillis72

Thanks for the info, I just ordered one to test at Sebring in two weeks.

Do not use this on track.

Unless you enjoy broken ribs or have a deathwish.

Coyote · 04-21-2015, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by glw

Yes, I got the GFORCE Torso Harness and I do like it. I, too, keep it in my helmet bag. I recommend it!

How does that work with airbags? Did you remove them?

01-07-2015, 07:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
GSS138 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 769 Drives: '12 370Z 6M Sport Rep Power: 15	DR I do the same thing, with airbag, I figure what is the point of a 3 or 4 point harness. @OP. Some of the post market "plugNPlay" bars might suit your needs, I think it probably depends more on the install. But still I am not sure that going to a 3 point harness is worth the money, I am open to feedback from anyone, but just can't see it working any better than what DR suggested by moving your seat far back, lock the belt, then slide the seat forward. If you do that, it will be just as good as a 3 point and a bar imo. Give it a try first I would say, it might save you a couple hundred bucks! And yeah Dr, the power seats are good for that! WO them you would need to have a buddy help you push the seat forward most likely. glw likes this. __________________ Current Mods: Vorpal Weapon +5.

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