5-Point Restraint?
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5-Point Restraint?
I just found out I can run down to 11.5 in my vert as long as I have a 5-point restraint :D
So what's the scoop?
Do I need a new seat, and if so, is Sparco the only option?
If not, how and who can modify the seat?
And where can I get belts?
thanks :cheers:
So what's the scoop?
Do I need a new seat, and if so, is Sparco the only option?
If not, how and who can modify the seat?
And where can I get belts?
thanks :cheers:
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Re: 5-Point Restraint? (Mean Green 2000)
I got my belts from Jegs. I got the G-Force camlock belts. No you don't need a new seat but don't you need a bar? The sholder belts have to mount ot something.
Also, I know IHRA rules allow 11.5 without a bar but I thought for the vert to get this rule you had to run a hardtop (at least NHRA rules).
Also, I know IHRA rules allow 11.5 without a bar but I thought for the vert to get this rule you had to run a hardtop (at least NHRA rules).
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Re: 5-Point Restraint? (wallstAL)
First step for a Vette is a roll bar! Unless you invest in a removable hardtop. :yesnod:
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Re: 5-Point Restraint? (REDGAR)
The sholder belts have to mount ot something.
Also, I know IHRA rules allow 11.5 without a bar but I thought for the vert to get this rule you had to run a hardtop (at least NHRA rules).
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Re: 5-Point Restraint? (Mean Green 2000)
Stock seat works, but as a vert you will possiblt need a bar. Email Dave to clarify. If not a setup like ours works great! Crossbar & RJS belts. (I'll give you the part# if needed, it is at home.) Easy install! Look at ours close this Sat!! :cheers:
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Re: 5-Point Restraint? (Mean Green 2000)
Mark if you are allowed to run without the roll bar then the should belts will go on a bar that can be mounted from sholder bolt to sholder bolt.
Like the Hardbar or Crossbar.
Do a search in our mall here for "harness bar" and you will find three different ones.
Like the Hardbar or Crossbar.
Do a search in our mall here for "harness bar" and you will find three different ones.
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Re: 5-Point Restraint? (REDGAR)
Ecklers, Mid America, etc. all offer these bars that bolt in behind the seats to allow attaching a five point set of belts. You can also mount a video camera to them. I guess you could get one with a chrome finish, or the usual black. That would work great if you get the gears and converter, and whatever else. At some point tho I would want a roll bar if I was in a rag top doing 110+mph in the quarter! See ya in a couple days! :seeya
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Re: 5-Point Restraint? (REDGAR)
Mark if you are allowed to run without the roll bar then the should belts will go on a bar that can be mounted from sholder bolt to sholder bolt.
Like the Hardbar or Crossbar.
Do a search in our mall here for "harness bar" and you will find three different ones.
Like the Hardbar or Crossbar.
Do a search in our mall here for "harness bar" and you will find three different ones.
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Re: 5-Point Restraint? (Mean Green 2000)
Sides usally mount to the floor bolts I think.
The front belt you either drill a hole by a bar that attaches to the two front seet bolts and has a bolt in the center for the belt. Hardbar sells this.
The front belt you either drill a hole by a bar that attaches to the two front seet bolts and has a bolt in the center for the belt. Hardbar sells this.
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Re: 5-Point Restraint? (REDGAR)
Sides usally mount to the floor bolts I think.
The front belt you either drill a hole by a bar that attaches to the two front seet bolts and has a bolt in the center for the belt. Hardbar sells this.
The front belt you either drill a hole by a bar that attaches to the two front seet bolts and has a bolt in the center for the belt. Hardbar sells this.
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Re: 5-Point Restraint? (vettercr87)
why bother mounting belts good if you do not have a roll bar just use some duct tape,or crazy glue them to the carpets. :)
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Re: 5-Point Restraint? (vettercr87)
Ron that is just wrong man.
Many road racers use 5 or 6 point and the mount to the seatbelt mount bolts and to a harness bar. Nothing like being held snug in your seat while making sharp turns
Many road racers use 5 or 6 point and the mount to the seatbelt mount bolts and to a harness bar. Nothing like being held snug in your seat while making sharp turns
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Re: 5-Point Restraint? (REDGAR)
It might be a little wrong but would you feel safe going in the 11's WITHOUT a bar???? NHRA makes rules for a reason bro and if you don't care about them cause somebody will let you"slip by" then why even bother attempting to please them.
? :confused:
? :confused:
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Re: 5-Point Restraint? (Mean Green 2000)
I went to the Bradenton web site to look for rules, but I couldn't find where they post class requirements, or safety equipment rules. Just for the record, NHRA requires a 5 point bar and a 5 point "restraint" system on any hard top car running 11.99. Same requirements for convertibles running 13.99. Good luck, and...
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Re: 5-Point Restraint? (vettercr87)
Yes I agree safety comes first but IHRA is 11.49 for a rollbar so is NHRA more safe or IHRA reckless?
I don't really like the letting slide by either.
PS, I don't feel more safe running 12.01 vs 11.99 with a bar.
I don't really like the letting slide by either.
PS, I don't feel more safe running 12.01 vs 11.99 with a bar.
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Re: 5-Point Restraint? (c5man99)
thanks guys....I just wanna comply and Marc, I know you have some issues with me and others that you didn't express to us :)....I'm just trying to find out what the rules are and what I have to comply with.....the "extra weight" I'm saving right now doesn't have anything to do with brackets ;)....like I said, I just wanna know what it takes to run my times at Bradenton ;) :cheers:
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Re: 5-Point Restraint? (Mean Green 2000)
Mark, I have no issues with you or any other of the FCC racers! I HAVE issues with made up rules that serve only to indanger fellow racers! The IHRA & NHRA have established rules to keep our sport as safe as possable. We as drag racers should strive to follow these and stay safe in a not-always safe sport. In my 20+ yrs of drag racing, I have seen terrible accidents and many lived to race another day.........because the RULES were inforced!
Have you ever seen a C5 vert with the shiney side down? Not a pretty site!
Mark, my issues are not against you, their to protect you.
Have you ever seen a C5 vert with the shiney side down? Not a pretty site!
Mark, my issues are not against you, their to protect you.