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Motorhole
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Sat Mar 19, 2011 4:40 pm

Just a quick one before I go drilling holes in my transmission tunnel/floorpans: could I attach my lap belts to the lower bar on the rollcage running just above the transmission tunnel?

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Sat Mar 19, 2011 8:20 pm

I don't think the lower bar is suitable, the following photo shows my eye bolt locations which were done in accordance with the guidelines in the blue book;

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Mon Mar 21, 2011 2:47 pm

Thanks for that Theo. I dug out the blue book online and looked for the ref. drawings. Will wait until I've got the seat fitted before measuring up!
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Sun Mar 27, 2011 4:28 pm

I was going to suggest that either the FIA or the MSA would have a technical drawing which should illustrate the recommended installation angles for all 6 belts - shoulder, lap and crotch. Be sure to use the 50x75mm reinforcement plates under the floor (should have come with some in the harness kit).

I should also mention that I am a big fan of the Schroth Profi II-6H harness, which allows you to convert the lap straps to a 'pull-up' style from the traditional 'pull-down'. Really nice crotch strap design as well that doesn't dig into your bits.
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Sun Mar 27, 2011 4:40 pm

djs325 wrote:I should also mention that I am a big fan of the Schroth Profi II-6H harness, which allows you to convert the lap straps to a 'pull-up' style from the traditional 'pull-down'. Really nice crotch strap design as well that doesn't dig into your bits.
second that!
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Wed Mar 30, 2011 10:35 am

UweM3 wrote:
djs325 wrote:I should also mention that I am a big fan of the Schroth Profi II-6H harness, which allows you to convert the lap straps to a 'pull-up' style from the traditional 'pull-down'. Really nice crotch strap design as well that doesn't dig into your bits.
second that!
So nice to still have feeling in your bits at the end of a race.
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Wed Mar 30, 2011 12:00 pm

djs325 wrote:
UweM3 wrote:
djs325 wrote:I should also mention that I am a big fan of the Schroth Profi II-6H harness, which allows you to convert the lap straps to a 'pull-up' style from the traditional 'pull-down'. Really nice crotch strap design as well that doesn't dig into your bits.
second that!
So nice to still have feeling in your bits at the end of a race.
maybe of interest, Schroth alse manufactures the SPARCO Harness!

found thay when buying a second crotch strap for my passenger belt. the ladies still prefer the single stap design......
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Sat Apr 09, 2011 8:07 am

UweM3 wrote:
djs325 wrote:I should also mention that I am a big fan of the Schroth Profi II-6H harness, which allows you to convert the lap straps to a 'pull-up' style from the traditional 'pull-down'. Really nice crotch strap design as well that doesn't dig into your bits.
second that!
+1 :thumb:

I have these in my track car - awesome belts and can vouch for the feeling around your bits as well... winkeye
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