Guys, Id like to fit simpson harnesses, prob 5 point. I think ive done my homework - Ive trawled the net and been through every thread i can find on this site regarding fitting racing harnesses.
Found loads of threads arguing for/against various intall options. My current understanding is you can either:
1. bolt (via a suitable bracket) onto the rollbar (provided its up to the job)
or
2. bolt/clip/thread onto a suitably braced bracket/bar that forms part of the frame in the boot area, behind the rear cockpit firewall.
1 - OK I understand.
2. - seems like this is the only option for the passenger. But theres a lot of talk of mounting the belts at shoulder height or above, which is impossible for a passenger, unless theres extra (ugly-looking) bracketry, or head-height (non-authentic) seats.
My understanding is that mounting below shoulder height, particularly at steep angles of say 30-45 degrees from the horizantal runs the risk of, well, as a guy at work told me: in a frontal impact the shoulder belt tightens, compresses your spine through your *rse on its way down through the seat and onto the floorpan'.
Now I can make my own decisions, but dont want to take any chances with my main passenger, my son. Shall I stick with a standard lap & shoulder that mounts at the highest point (should be able to see in the pic) or can I safely fit a harness? I could put him in a child seat I guess for a couple more years and pass the belts through that. But when he's 10 or 11, I dont think thats going to work.
Ive seen the thread where Wayne has an argument with you all, and David Kirkham decides to then mount the harness on the rollbar, but that still leaves the passenger spine at risk.... or does it?
words of wisdom appreciated here. sorry for the long post. useage is mainly on the road (street), with maybe 1 or 2 track days.
Kevin
Fitting racing harnesses - perceived wisdom?
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