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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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| woobn8r |
Apr 16 2007, 10:04 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 607 Joined: 7-January 07 From: Newmarket, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 7,435 Region Association: None |
I use a 5 point 3" belt system with a "gooseneck latch". This is an easy system to install and is quicker for ingress/egress than a cam lock.
After years of endurance racing (with many driver changes) we have found the Cam lock much slower. Other issues with the cam lock include plastic/nylon in the construction of the cam mechanism which can deform/wear/tear/melt to contribute to a sticking cam lock. Springs and the mechanism itself are further drawbacks from a safety standpoint. Some cam lock designs can also be easily unlocked by accidently brushing the lever....usually at the worst moment....latch lock systems are more positively secured... Cam locks do look cool (better than latch) and are good for auto X, but, for "real" racing there is only one way to go if safety and performance are your primary concerns. Just my $0.02 Sean |
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| SirAndy |
Apr 16 2007, 10:53 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 42,469 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(woobn8r @ Apr 16 2007, 08:04 AM)  but, for "real" racing there is only one way to go if safety and performance are your primary concerns. well, i guess i will find out soon ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) my 5-point hernesses came with the cam-lock and i'm going to give it a try ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) Andy |
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Posts in this topic
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 ChrisNPDrider Dan - checked IOPort web site and liked the Auotpo... Apr 10 2007, 06:06 PM
Dan (Almaden Valley)
Dan - checked IOPort web site and liked the Auotp... Apr 10 2007, 06:24 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 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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