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Old Oct 9, 2002 | 11:32 PM
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What are some good racing harnesses for an integra sedan with stock seats?
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Old Oct 10, 2002 | 04:12 AM
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IS this for Autocross or Track events and do you have a Rollbar??
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Old Oct 10, 2002 | 04:54 AM
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roll bar first, then a set of SFI approved belts. Simpson, Sparco, Autopower, Scroth, etc... camlocks are better IMO.

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Old Oct 10, 2002 | 06:07 AM
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This question has been asked a thousand times, with a thousand different answers. Do a search, or see the faq here:
http://www.soloracer.com/harnessfaq.html
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Old Oct 10, 2002 | 10:35 AM
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It will be mainly for autoX and I don't have a roll bar. I just want to be snug in the seat.
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Old Oct 10, 2002 | 10:49 AM
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For Autocross, I would recommend the Schroth 3 or 4 pt Harness. A 3 inch wide 5 or 6 pt racing harness is probably overkill for autocross, not too mention quite a bit more expensive.
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Old Oct 10, 2002 | 10:53 AM
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I've seen several folks using the Schroth harness for auto-x, and they seem to like it.
This is the first link that came up in a google search. http://www.soloracer.com/schroth.html
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Old Oct 10, 2002 | 11:06 AM
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Takata
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Old Oct 10, 2002 | 02:22 PM
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Takata
overpriced waste of money.
your paying for a name if you get takatas.

simpson, sparco etc.
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Old Oct 10, 2002 | 03:54 PM
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Schroth =

Me and my best friend each bought ours from Brett at http://www.soloracer.com
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Old Oct 10, 2002 | 05:43 PM
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Takata
overpriced waste of money.
your paying for a name if you get takatas.

simpson, sparco etc.
i see no reason to use Takata in the states. there MUST be something cheaper.
i was woundering are Sabelts any good?
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Old Oct 10, 2002 | 06:09 PM
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Simpson and Sabelt are some of the cheapest pricewise I have seen.
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Old Oct 10, 2002 | 06:11 PM
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i just bout a set of simpson camlock belts for my car. Total cost was $353 out the door (for two pairs of 5-point belts and mounting hardware). I could have spent more on schroth belts (@ $250/ea) but i didnt see the need to....

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Old Oct 10, 2002 | 06:13 PM
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The Sabelt Top formula B goes for appx $250 i think. so i guess thats not a bad choice. cool thread
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Old Oct 10, 2002 | 06:15 PM
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I picked up my RCI 5-pt latch-style for 60 bux! wish I woulda sprung for the camlock though, much easier to use
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Old Oct 10, 2002 | 06:16 PM
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latch-links are a pain in the ***...... IMO.
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Old Oct 10, 2002 | 06:18 PM
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Could it also be a saftey issue? from what i see the cam-locks release everything right away, letting the driver to leave the car faster then the other types of locking device.
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Old Oct 10, 2002 | 06:22 PM
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Latch links release instantly, too. It's when you put them on that it's more of a pain in the butt. Some people like it, some don't. There has also been stories of certain cam-lock styles releasing unintentionally when a sleeve or something has caught on the lever. I personally went with camlock and tried them out for the first time this evening on my way home.
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Old Oct 10, 2002 | 06:42 PM
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without a rollbar you know the danger your putting yourself in right?
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Old Oct 10, 2002 | 06:45 PM
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Are you directing that question towards me?




[Modified by Mike P., 10:46 PM 10/10/2002]
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Old Oct 10, 2002 | 06:55 PM
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AutoPower seems to be a great deal also
5 point cam harnesses for $150 each from ioport.
The cam release is by turning the buckle, which would be harder to accidentally release than one of the levers


G-force belts are about the same price ~$160 each i think.
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Old Oct 10, 2002 | 07:29 PM
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Default Re: Good racing harness? (Cal)

without a rollbar you know the danger your putting yourself in right?
please...don't open this can of worms...as stated in one of his earlier posts the harness is for autoX, he wants to be firmer in his seat. we all know the inherent dangers of driving a car on track harnessed in w/o a roll bar/cage.....I myself run a harness for autoX, just for autoX, i don't wear it on the street, and I'm sure many other people on this board run a harness while autoXing

have a
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Old Oct 10, 2002 | 08:03 PM
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Takata
what he said
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Old Oct 11, 2002 | 04:40 AM
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Takata what he said
how you spend more on ONE harness , than you can buy a pair with the hardware for is beyond me.

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Old Oct 11, 2002 | 04:42 AM
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how you spend more on ONE harness , than you can buy a pair with the hardware for is beyond me.
Because it is a culture - you remember this discussion from last week.

Besides the cheaper harness wouldn't be JDM . . .

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