i know people say to not buy used saftey gear but this just looked like too good of a deal to pass up. what do you guys think?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...%3AIT

 

It's already been sold.

Would have been a pretty good price, but then again you can get *brand new* harnesses for 130-ish...why take the risk for 70 bucks?

 

yea i bought it before i posted, just wondering if you guys think i got a good deal or if i should try and re sell it.

 

The loop and D-ring crotch straps are without a doubt the most comfortable option out there but lousy for endurance racing. I'd worry that the shoulders may be the short bolt-in formula car type...

If it's legal for what you want to do, it's probably OK - autocross, for example.

K

 

thats good to hear that it is a comfortable crotch strap. how do you mean it is lousy for endurance? i dont plan on using it for that, but i am still curious. I hope the shoulder straps will be long enough for roll bar mounting, i didnt consider that.

 

what do you guys think about buying seats off of ebay? im looking for a set of reclinable aftermarket seats.. i just need a pass. side, my friend will buy the driver side.

 

Loop-n-D-ring crotch belts are really slow to put on for driver changes. You thread the strap through that d-ring, then catch it in the shoulder belt insertion. The strap runs around the inside of your thigh rather than right on top of your junk. Very comfy but I opted for a V-style "LD" (long distance) system, with the buckle attached to the crotches that kind of does the same thing but is quick to buckle.

K

 

ah ok, so the only negative is that it takes longer to put on, thats no trouble. ah yes, i wanted to get a 2 point sub belt so i wouldnt have to smash my luggage like i did with my old 5 point lol.

 

Why pay that much for a used one? You can pick one up at G-Force 5 point SFI 16.1 for only $59.99, I used my new G-Force belt at California speedway and it worked better then my old Sampson.

This is the one http://www.racerwholesale.com

 

latchlock, yuk. great price tho

 

I get all my stuff from them. And i like Latchlock, I dont know why but i do. I just think for me i feel a little better knowing that its just a simple latch. There is no way thats going to get stuck on me, when i really need to get the hell out of that fire ball of a car. But I also have a good fire system with 3 jet nozils on it.

 

ugh, whoever said they would worry about the harness being the short bolt in type was right. heres a link to my other thread, please read if you think you might have any ideas. http://forums.freshalloy.com/u...art=1

 

Yeah - I was afeared a' that. If you had a rollcage with a proper harness crossbar, you could weld tabs or through-tubes to it and bolt the shoulders in. Otherwise, you're kind of dorked...

K

 

so to mount these you have to weld pipe through them? or is there any kind of clamp that can be had