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GForce Torso Belt, is it worth any thought?

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Old Jun 22, 2004 | 01:13 AM
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Default GForce Torso Belt, is it worth any thought?

The product is listed here:

http://www.racerwholesale.com/...aints

But has anyone used this? I have a friend who wants to get into autocross but currently doesn't want to install a harness in his WRX. Is this product even worthwhile? Or is the very tight momentum lock and possible twist on the lap belt just as good?
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Old Jun 22, 2004 | 02:47 AM
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I use the G-Force torso belt. I like it, when I autox my street CRX. Used it 2 days ago.
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Old Jun 22, 2004 | 03:46 AM
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the momentum lock on a WRX releases as soon as you let go of the belt, so that won't help much.

the WRX seats are very good already, i cant imagine a beginner needing anything more, but the neon guys around here swear by torso belts in teh stock classes (neon seats have much suck)
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Old Jun 22, 2004 | 04:23 AM
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If you want to stay planted it looks like a good inexpensive option. I have no personal experience with it though
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Old Jun 22, 2004 | 07:07 AM
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One of my friends has used it on his stock-ish Mustang for the last 3 years or so... he's very happy with it.

Christian, who thinks staying in the seat is important
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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 04:32 AM
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I have used one for Solo 2 and find it helps keep me planted more firmly in the seat where I can concentrate on steering input.

Barry H.
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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 09:23 AM
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Considering the price maybe I'll just buy it for his birthday coming up.
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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 09:59 AM
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worth it? I think so, especially if you do not have an aftermarket seat it can definately work wonders.

another stupid trick - plug in seat belt, hold belt in position, unlatch seatbelt and twist one or two times around. this will hold you in a little tighter.
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