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| Justinp71 |
 Mar 22 2021, 09:53 AM
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What setup for roll protection and belts do you guys like to use for a street/track car? I am looking to update / redo my setup soon and looking for what you guys have done.
I currently run a roll hoop that bolts to the floor and belts that are bolted to the firewall (but not very adequately). I'm kind of ruling out a harness bar due to the reports of the belts being mounted a little high. Does a roll hoop even really add much protection with the 914 having the targa bar? Does anyone know why they added them to the 914 gt? Maybe for a more high speed crash? |
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| infraredcalvin |
Mar 23 2021, 09:39 PM
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Distracted Member Group: Members Posts: 1,517 Joined: 25-August 08 From: Ladera Ranch, CA Member No.: 9,463 Region Association: Southern California
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Ahh, here we go, taken from POC GCRs 2021, you can use 914 seats, see 11.3.8, other clubs may have other requirements:
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| Justinp71 |
Mar 24 2021, 02:13 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,583 Joined: 11-October 04 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 2,922 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(infraredcalvin @ Mar 23 2021, 08:39 PM)  Ahh, here we go, taken from POC GCRs 2021, you can use 914 seats, see 11.3.8, other clubs may have other requirements: Thanks. I just ordered an 'H' style harness, I'll see how that fits. |
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| stownsen914 |
Mar 24 2021, 02:29 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 913 Joined: 3-October 06 From: Ossining, NY Member No.: 6,985 Region Association: None |
The clubs I've run with add requirements for race seats if you use harnesses. Race seat with slots for the lap belts and shoulder harnesses, to be specific. And personally I wouldn't add harnesses without a rollbar, especially in a convertible. Harnesses hold you in a bolt upright position which could actually be more dangerous than stock belts in the event of a rollover, if you don't have the rollbar.
If you are looking to try a trackday and haven't done one before, I'd recommend just trying it with the stock setup and see if you like it before investing in all the equipment. |
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| stownsen914 |
Mar 24 2021, 02:32 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 913 Joined: 3-October 06 From: Ossining, NY Member No.: 6,985 Region Association: None |
Should have mentioned - stock seats with harnesses aren't a great idea even if allowed. Stock seats without the slots for shoulder straps can encourage the straps to slide off your shoulders in a frontal impact. Definitely not what you want. The slots help keep them in position on your shoulders.
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| brant |
Mar 25 2021, 08:37 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,624 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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QUOTE(stownsen914 @ Mar 24 2021, 02:32 PM) Should have mentioned - stock seats with harnesses aren't a great idea even if allowed. Stock seats without the slots for shoulder straps can encourage the straps to slide off your shoulders in a frontal impact. Definitely not what you want. The slots help keep them in position on your shoulders. I agree with this... even if allowed... safety equipment is important and a good area to have the highest standards |
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Justinp71 Street Track Car - Roll Hoop and belt suggestions Mar 22 2021, 09:53 AM
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What setup for roll protection and belts do you g... Mar 22 2021, 10:27 AM
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What setup for roll protection and belts do you ... Mar 22 2021, 10:35 AM slivel
[quote name='slivel' post='2901599' date='Mar 22 ... Mar 22 2021, 11:15 AM Justinp71
[quote name='slivel' post='2901599' date='Mar 22... Mar 22 2021, 11:24 AM slivel Great info. Do you know if in Zone 8 it is allowed... Mar 22 2021, 11:48 AM wndsrfr For DE's the hoop you have is probably ok as t... Mar 23 2021, 06:33 AM infraredcalvin POC still requires tech validation, even though it... Mar 23 2021, 08:05 AM Justinp71
POC still requires tech validation, even though i... Mar 23 2021, 07:01 PM wndsrfr After seeing my head flop with the "race... Mar 23 2021, 08:12 PM infraredcalvin I think that’s why they only allow the h style c... Mar 24 2021, 07:56 PM stownsen914
I think that’s why they only allow the h style ... Mar 28 2021, 08:00 AM Justinp71 I've been running my car for about 10 years on... Mar 25 2021, 04:45 PM d914 small deviation.
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