[chipperb]

Harnesses: the "submarine" belts of a 5pt/6pt keeps the lap/shoulder harness in position and keeps the driver from "submarining" (sp?) under the belt system. 6pt spreads the "load" over two areas rather than one, and protects the "family jewels" in the process. I see 4pts often used in a 5/6 pt system. There is no protection on these cars: no colapsing steering column and no "padding" on the dash. Also the shoulder portion should be no more than a bit above or below the shoulders: too low will com press the spine in an accident. And finally, belts need to be replaced regualrly due to UV light deteriation, and they strtch in an accident, dissipat