Looking for lap belts (seat belts)

[Mr. Demeanor]

Originally Posted by patrickt

The only thing I would add on the mounting procedure is for you to try and mount the eye bolts directly in to the frame. But, unfortunately, sometimes the frame posts just aren't where you want them to be. In that case, do not just bolt them blindly through fiberglass or thin aluminum -- they will rip out when you need them most. You will have to fab up some sort of reasonably strong back plates. Now, personally, you don't have to go completely crazy making it all that strong because, if you get hit that hard, you're probably a goner anyway and those belts aren't going to save you. But they ought to be able to withstand a medium hard whack without pulling their bolts out.

I think Im going to order something like the Crow 4 point. I can get the lap part mounted right away and then see if I can make the shoulders work. I think if I mount the bezels to run the through as high as possible to a large backing plate it would be better than nothing. At least slow me down before putting the steering wheel through my chest.

[Mr. Demeanor]

Well I just asked my wife if she liked black or silver and got "WTF is that it looks like a seat belt for a space shuttle cant you just do anything normal" :-)

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by Mr. Demeanor

Well I just asked my wife if she liked black or silver and got "WTF is that it looks like a seat belt for a space shuttle cant you just do anything normal" :-)

A Cobra is not normal. She'll get used to it.

[Mr. Demeanor]

Originally Posted by patrickt

A Cobra is not normal. She'll get used to it.

Oh she knows I never do anything "normal". I have a 13' boat that runs over 100mph.

[RallySnake]

One thing you need to know. Racing organizations have outlawed 3” wide lap belts because they don’t fit low on the pelvis well. Get 2” lap belts.

[spdbrake]

The Racing organizations will accept 2" belts now that were once used for Juniors and that acceptance is based on changes to SF16.1 16.5 16.6. The 3" belts are still acceptable.

https://racer.com/2019/04/09/how-two...ed-the-system/

https://www.sfifoundation.com/wp-con...6.6_042018.pdf
https://www.sfifoundation.com/wp-con...6.1_022614.pdf
https://www.sfifoundation.com/wp-con...6.5_122914.pdf

So basically all three specs allow widths of 1.72" min - 3.10" max.

[Tom Wells]

Mr D,

This may be of some assistance in locating the proper mounting points, particularly for shoulder belts: https://www.impactraceproducts.com/r...tFAQ_a/248.htm

For a good cross-section of technically correct mounting info, you could find similar advice on Simpson, G-Force etc web sites.

Hope this helps,

Tom

[66AC]

Over time, you will learn, as most of us have, that asking your wife about her opinion on the minutia items in, on and under the Cobra is not particularly the best idea.

Her mind will keep track of the "Cha Ching-ing" and then she will come to the realization that you are obsessed more, (and are spending more) on the Cobra than on her. That is not a good thing.

So, do NOT ask her about brands of oil, best filter, Will the K&N Extream Top look good, or how do you like the appearance of those new Avon tires....

Ehhh... at times it is best to take the quiet route....

After all.... She let you have the Cobra.... so she thinks.... ;-)

PS: Do NOT show her this thread.
PPS: This advice is also sound with your collection of Snap-On Tools, Guns, Cameras, Sound Systems, Stocks, Airplanes and any other such items many of which most of us "dabble in".

[twobjshelbys]

Originally Posted by 66AC

Ehhh... at times it is best to take the quiet route....

I found that with all things automotive hobby it was "easier to ask forgiveness than it is to get permission" (with regards to Adm. Grace Hopper)

[Mr. Demeanor]

She has horses so there's never any discussion about expensive hobbies.

[Danr55]

My early Contemporary also has the crossbar mount. Works just fine for me... Matter of fact, I believe if you look at Ken Miles car in the early days, you will see that his race car had a crossbar harness mount...

[Gaz64]

I'd class that tube as 1 5/8.

Gary

[lomdel]

Backdraft factory in SA does not stock that part anymore. If the Finishline 1 1/5" clamps are a bit bigger to accommodate the rubber insert, it should fit the 1 5/8" size of the Backdraft rollbars just fine. However, Finishline does not have stock of the 1 1/5" ones and they do not respond to emails. Maybe one of you guys have an inside line to Taylor at Finishline to ask when will they get stock again...?
Has anyone dealt with these guys yet? https://www.pythonvehicles.com/interior

[lomdel]

I hope you guys don't mind, but I would like to continue this conversation in another more aptly named thread : Roll bar cross member and 5/6pt belts . The thread title would generate more focused response, I hope. Please join me over there...

[Danr55]

Try Cobrarestorers.com They have several types and styles of belts and anchors.