decent harness?

[okinawa drift]

well im in the market for a new seatbelt since my automatic one decided to stop working.. sooo is ebay harness's any good? i've noticed they are all REALLY cheap...

and will this work with a stock 240sx seat?

http://www.autobahnpower.com/p...r=224

[s13_chris]

There is a few things that you REALLY shouldn't cheap out on. And thats safety.

So lets say you bought this really cheap ebay harness. You just gone done installing it and went for a drive. Well then some negligent driver has a head on crash with you. You value saving a couple bucks on a really cheap harness, more than your life?

Buy a brand name or peruse a NICO Sponsor for a harness.

/thread.

[andy107]

There is a few things that you REALLY shouldn't cheap out on. And thats safety.

So lets say you bought this really cheap ebay harness. You just gone done installing it and went for a drive. Well then some negligent driver has a head on crash with you. You value saving a couple bucks on a really cheap harness, more than your life?

Buy a brand name or peruse a NICO Sponsor for a harness.

/thread.

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[wynnEZ]

Shouldn't even have a harness in a daily driver. Replace the OEM seatbelts, they are guaranteed for life.

zer...-free

[s13_chris]

Shouldn't even have a harness in a daily driver.

Says who? Some people have sr20's or built for track day DD's. I like having the security of harnesses. It actually straps you in and holds you tight. Anyone with good suspension and likes to take turns fast w/o drifting or loosing traction usually really appreciates harnesses.

[ashoe]

Says who? Some people have sr20's or built for track day DD's. I like having the security of harnesses. It actually straps you in and holds you tight. Anyone with good suspension and likes to take turns fast w/o drifting or loosing traction usually really appreciates harnesses.

If you want a harness you need to install a cage. Factory seatbelts are designed to let you roll forward in the event the roof gets crushed. A harness will not. This can cause grevious injury or death!!! Use factory belts or cage and harness, there is no safe middle ground. Properly set up a harness will provide exceptional safety, improperly it can make injuries much worse. Just because you saw someone with a certain set up in their car does not make it safe.

[s13_chris]

There is millions of 'what ifs' and using a roll over is a kinda scapegoat. But most people don't install cages into their 240 seeing as it is used mainly as a DD and they do not take track events or drifting serious enough to install a cage.

And tell me if I'm wrong but during an impact or sudden braking the seatbelt seizes not allowing you to move period. So... You're not going to be able to really move either way.

But this is all besides the point- It is a rarity that people will only buy a harness if they install a cage.

[touge_951]

takata is the ish homie.

[Steve Lloyd]

http://www.soloracer.com/rallyecross.html

Really the only way to go. Schroth is the only DOT approved harness on the market.

[numbnuts240]

There is millions of 'what ifs' and using a roll over is a kinda scapegoat. But most people don't install cages into their 240 seeing as it is used mainly as a DD and they do not take track events or drifting serious enough to install a cage.

you just proved his point by saying they aren't taking it serious. if they were, then they would realize the need for a properly set up restraint system that includes both harness and cage.

And tell me if I'm wrong but during an impact or sudden braking the seatbelt seizes not allowing you to move period. So... You're not going to be able to really move either way.

just because they lock up doesn't mean you're stuck there. you can roll your body around the shoulder harness enough to prevent a crushed roof from killing you if you needed to.

op, if it's a dd, visit that thread that was posted, get the info you need, and vist your local nissan service center and get your ish repaired.

[s13_chris]

you just proved his point by saying they aren't taking it serious. if they were, then they would realize the need for a properly set up restraint system that includes both harness and cage.

just because they lock up doesn't mean you're stuck there. you can roll your body around the shoulder harness enough to prevent a crushed roof from killing you if you needed to.

OK- we are not discussing how sole track cars are set up. He is asking if harnesses can be used on his DD. YES. They can be. WITHOUT A CAGE. You do not need a cage to have a harness. 90% of people are not doing extreme activities to completely FLIP a 240.

Secondly show me a person who has the body strength to move against the force of a rolling vehicle. If you are talking about once a vehicle has rolled and is then stationary you fail. You can completely release yourself from a harness more quickly and easily than a stock seatbelt.

So stop arguing about this.

[ashoe]

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OK- we are not discussing how sole track cars are set up. He is asking if harnesses can be used on his DD. YES. They can be. WITHOUT A CAGE. You do not need a cage to have a harness. 90% of people are not doing extreme activities to completely FLIP a 240.

Secondly show me a person who has the body strength to move against the force of a rolling vehicle. If you are talking about once a vehicle has rolled and is then stationary you fail. You can completely release yourself from a harness more quickly and easily than a stock seatbelt.

So stop arguing about this.

Very few people intend to roll their car. It happens accidentally and can be fatal at legal speeds on the highway. I'm not just making this stuff up. I worked EMS for 4 years and saw plenty of people seriously hurt and worse who never thought of driving aggressively. And some who survived because of properly set up safety gear. If you modify the safety equipment in a car you should be sure, without a doubt that you are making it better.

You can put a harness in a unmodified DD. No one will stop you. I have seen enough first hand examples of this to say it is not safe.I would never ride in, drive, or let anyone i care about in a car set up like that. What you do is your choice. Just because everyone else is doing it does not make it safe or right.

Sorry for the rant but you struck a nerve with this one. Take your safety seriously!!! You only get one body.

[okinawa drift]

interesting..... hmmm i dunno what to do now lol

[MySXisSlowerThanUrs]

TAKATA!!!! sorry, but i just had to