10-18-2010, 07:31 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Santa Cruz,
CA
Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 2613 Titanium w/Black, Roush 402SR
Posts: 4,097
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark Thompson
In cars where you lay partially flat, like low mid-engine cars, the crotch belt (or submarine harness) serves a clear purpose in a frontal impact. In a car where you sit bolt upright (like a "cobra") it seems the belt serves no purpose. The Kirkham comes with one installed, but I always tuck it under the seat and wear the standard 4 point harness. Any views on this?
Mark
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Mark - Agree. For street driving, it's more of a hassle and probably won't play much of a role in a wreck. For track driving, it could be a benefit from the standpoint of eliminating any potential lateral movement.
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No stop signs, speed limit - Nobody's gonna slow me down - Like a wheel, gonna spin it
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