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Old 01-06-2009, 06:05 AM
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Ok, so I really want to put harnesses in my car, but working a lower budget. I have seen several people that put harnesses in their Z with stock seats and either a roll bar or harness bar. My question is if that is safer than the stock seat belts with it set like that.
Old 01-06-2009, 07:48 AM
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safer? what do you mean by safer? Harnesses allow less movement (when used properly) and a rollcage (depending on location and placement) can put you in more danger under normal driving due to the location near your head or extremities. A harness bar may be a better fit for your application but understand harnesses are meant to be tight...not loose... and can restict movement to view your surroundings when being used daily.
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lol Well the Z is so blind, can't get to much worse. I just am not sure if it will be safe, cause the ones I have seen that do it with stock seats have them going under the head rest. I am not sure how well that will hold up if I ever wreck.
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Harness bars have one large problem. When used with a 4 or 5 point harness, they will hold your upper torso up, but allow little movement of your head and neck. In the event of a rollover-if the B-pillar shifts- you could suffer serious head or neck injuries. I don't recommend the use of racing harnesses for that reason. You're safer with the three point OEM belt!
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I would get the schroth racing harnesses with the autocontrol feature. I like them alot because i get movement; it acts like a normal seatbelt when you pull away from your seat but will lock when pulled on fast. Are these safer then a stock seatbelt, I don't know, but there not like a normal harness where your locked in and can crush your ribs in an accident.

Stock is probably better though but it's up to you.
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No it is not safe at all. If you have stock seats do not add a harness bar. If you’re looking for safety everything must be installed together at a certain angle to work properly. That means bucket seats, harness bar and 4/5 point harness. If you’re going to do a mod for safety you have to do it right and in its entirety.
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