[chipperb]

dissipating the energy but heating the belts in the process. You do not want a long run of the shoulder portion because this streetching may allow you to hit the wheel/dash etc. And make sure that the belts are well anchored.

Much of this is based on an article by a physician/racer who did a post wreck study odf a friends accident in which the friewnd was almost completely "stuffed" up under the dash because he had no 5/6 points to hold him in place. Article avaiable upon request emailed from my old "webtv" email

Sorry about the lecture, but I feel strongly about the proper use of belts/harnesses in these cars. Also excuse me for my spelling-wife was out of the room. Just opinions.