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Old Mar 20, 2004 | 09:38 PM
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From: Maple Ridge B.C. Canada
Car: 1985 Firebird
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Racing Harness

I don't have a rollbar or cage in my car but i do want to put some racing harnesses in, I just really like the look of them. Is there any posible way of putting them in without a cage or rollbar that won't compramise safety? thanx


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Old Mar 20, 2004 | 11:44 PM
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Car: 1984 Pontiac Trans Am WS6
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Transmission: T-5; Axle Ratio 3.73
you can bolt it to the floor
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Old Mar 21, 2004 | 01:15 AM
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so if i bolt it to the floor and i get into an accident, it will work as good as the stock seatbelts? also, how do i make it long enough to bolt to the floor?
thanx again


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Old Mar 21, 2004 | 06:28 AM
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Get a NHRA Rule Book And it explains the angle that the 5 point mounts the the cross bar on the cage. This is important because if incorrect it could apply pressure incorectly and break your neck. That is why Drag Strips Tech are so Picky. Safety First. point blank period
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Old Mar 21, 2004 | 06:34 AM
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somesay bolting to the floor will compress your spine supposedly.
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Old Mar 22, 2004 | 06:56 PM
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Car: 1984 Pontiac Trans Am WS6
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Transmission: T-5; Axle Ratio 3.73
I heard it wasn't safe also...unless it is done correctly...but I don't know the info on it..
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Old Mar 24, 2004 | 08:07 AM
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No matter how you do it, bolting them to the floor is unsafe.
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Old Mar 24, 2004 | 07:59 PM
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bolting the 5 point to the floor is unsafe and will cause more damage to your body than just teh 3 point...if u want teh 5 point the u need the bar that goes across behind your seats to bolt it to. i learned that on the tv show Trucks
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Old Mar 24, 2004 | 11:44 PM
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Thanx a lot guys for your help, iguess i gotta get the bar.
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