 Adding 5-pt harnesses to my 914, Best types for a CSOB street/AX |
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| Chris Pincetich |
 Apr 10 2007, 04:51 PM
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I found myself really hangin on tight to the wheel while AXing last year because my stock 3 pt belts did not match the G-forces as I cranked through turns. Adding harnesses this year is a MUST, for AX and my late 07-2008 DE/track goal. I plan to keep the OK backpad and drill through it to mount the top straps through the firewall. I also "want" to get long eye bolts that I can bolt through my stock belts at the lower mounts, keep the stock belts, and clip in the lower belts for weekend AX duties.
Sound like an OK plan? Any PCA or SCCA rules to watch out for? What would youz guyz advize for harness brands and styles?? I want to spend $300 or less for a pair of black 5-point harnesses. How much better is the cam lock vs. latch? Pull up or pull down? I like the IMPACT Racing 5-pt adjustable latch and the G-Force 5-pt cam so far, these both fit my budget. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| Chris Pincetich |
Apr 10 2007, 06:06 PM
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B-) Group: Members Posts: 2,082 Joined: 3-October 05 From: Point Reyes Station, CA Member No.: 4,907 Region Association: Northern California |
Dan - checked IOPort web site and liked the Auotpower, still hoping for cam vs. latch feedback to determine brand for my budget. I'm on track to be at Candlestick, just have to botton up the car a bit. Hopefully no more snags! Re: PCA DE, I'll buy good 5-pts now, seats later. I like the MOMO Start and have seen NRG Carbon seats at 12 lbs for <$500 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
John - that looks cool and practical but if I am going to drive any of the PCA track events they want 5-pt harnesses with the sub strap...might as well just buy it once and buy it to last. Can't wait to see those new wheels on your car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Don't be surprised if you see me at the next AX asking to to sit in everybody's seat and try out their harnesses (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| DanT |
Apr 10 2007, 06:24 PM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(ChrisNPDrider @ Apr 10 2007, 05:06 PM)  Dan - checked IOPort web site and liked the Auotpower, still hoping for cam vs. latch feedback to determine brand for my budget. I'm on track to be at Candlestick, just have to botton up the car a bit. Hopefully no more snags! Re: PCA DE, I'll buy good 5-pts now, seats later. I like the MOMO Start and have seen NRG Carbon seats at 12 lbs for <$500 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) John - that looks cool and practical but if I am going to drive any of the PCA track events they want 5-pt harnesses with the sub strap...might as well just buy it once and buy it to last. Can't wait to see those new wheels on your car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Don't be surprised if you see me at the next AX asking to to sit in everybody's seat and try out their harnesses (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Chris, I have used latch for years, in every track car I have had. Lets see that would be about 8 cars.... Cam is nice but I prefer the positive lock of the latch systems. I have bought all of my harnesses from IOPORT. In other cars I have driven and instructed in that have cams. Some of them automatically return to lock position when you release them and some don't .. I find it easier to place the latch style into place than trying to put a little buckle into the cam mechanism...just my perspective. Both work fine when used properly. I have never seen the need to spend the extra money for the same basic need. happy hunting. Attached image(s) 
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ChrisNPDrider Adding 5-pt harnesses to my 914 Apr 10 2007, 04:51 PM
Dan (Almaden Valley)
I found myself really hangin on tight to the whee... Apr 10 2007, 05:00 PM jgara962 I know it's not exactly what you are looking f... Apr 10 2007, 05:23 PM nebreitling i actually prefer the latch over the cam, but to e... Apr 10 2007, 07:02 PM SirAndy
Sound like an OK plan?
gud plan! :)
meanw... Apr 10 2007, 07:12 PM mudfoot76 I have the 5pt latch (pull down) belts from Impact... Apr 10 2007, 07:33 PM
911quest Remember the PCA rule is if the drivers seat has a... Apr 10 2007, 09:02 PM nebreitling yeah, but you don't have to do PCA events. in... Apr 10 2007, 09:57 PM jhadler I actually like the cam. But not all cam latches a... Apr 13 2007, 03:44 PM ChrisNPDrider
I have the G-Force cam-lock in my car. Good, but ... Apr 13 2007, 04:29 PM jhadler
I have the G-Force cam-lock in my car. Good, but... Apr 13 2007, 04:50 PM Borderline Chris:
Get Trekkor to give you a ride in his car.... Apr 15 2007, 10:59 PM woobn8r I use a 5 point 3" belt system with a "g... Apr 16 2007, 10:04 AM SirAndy
but, for "real" racing there is only on... Apr 16 2007, 10:53 AM ChrisNPDrider Bill - a ride with Trek was one of my first AX exp... Apr 16 2007, 07:15 PM sean_v8_914 If I had to choose one VS the other for budget rea... Apr 17 2007, 11:50 AM jhadler Keep in mind, that in lots of autox classes, harne... Apr 17 2007, 11:56 AM sww914 I've instructed in and driven in a lot of cars... Apr 17 2007, 02:46 PM sean_v8_914 PCA zone 8 does not take points for the seat. I un... Apr 19 2007, 12:23 PM |
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