Harnesses - 5 or 6 point?
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Hi,

I splashed out last week and bought a new pair of seats for the miglia and now on the look out for a set of harnesses.Does anyone have any thoughts on which is best,5 or 6 point?

If it was a road only car I would just bung in 4 points but Im hoping to do quite a bit of track driving in it as well so would prefer to have a 5/6 pointer.

Many thanks,Ross.

the difference is there are 2 straps over your nuts rather than 1,

persoally i have never seen the point in 6 point harneses over 5's, I cant see the extra benifit, but i've never used either.

Yeah,im not sure of the benefits either.Maybe you can position a 6 point to sit either side whereas a 5 point will just mash your tackle should the worst happen?

maybe.

Are 5 points for girls? LOL

Theres just no getting away from the filth on here......fucking brilliant!

lol yes, they are according to google....

Think I'd agree with the "either side" comfort of a 6 point. 5 point I don't see the logic of, sounds too much like landing on a bicycle crossbar/ stem.

4 points an option (merely in-keeping with mini13 here...)

I always believed 6 points were for girls who enjoyed dp

6 point definitely. The two straps attach to a plate which spaces them meaning no bollock mashing.

im no girl but i didnt like how 6 points felt, the harnesses i used that were 6's has a huge bulky metal clip and where i positioned the harness buckle ment it bedded into my crotch regardless...not too comfortable (maybe i drive like a retard?)
i dont have problem with my 5 points as long as you take a few mins to look like a perv possitioning your junk in the right place and i certainly have my harnesses tight as i can do them

David.

Ross,

For racing, some have to be 6 point ? would have to do some re search into what your racing first, if its just track days then its up to you, if you get a 6 all the straps are separate so you could just use it as a 4 for on the road etc.

Rick

Cheers for the replys everyone.It would mostly just be track day stuff to begin with and see how I get on from there.

Seems like 6 point is the preferred option so far.

If i get harnesses.... will i get big breasted, topless women in my car?

In all seriousness though, isnt the crotch strap just there to stop the harness riding up?

So you could go for something like this... http://www.corbeau-seats.co.uk/luke_sfi_b2.htm ............ meaning your nads will hopefully stay intact.

Edited by Oli on 3rd Jan, 2010.

The crotch strap is an anti submarine strap, to stop you sliding down out of the harness in a crash.

In boost we trust

Suck, squeeze, bang, blow........

Read http://www.schroth.com/installation-instru...s/en/index.html and this thread http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=281683 6 point is much safer basically.

Don't forget the fact the Harness is only as strong as what it is attached to.

Firm fixings are a must.

A 6 will spread the load better if it came to the crunch.

JF.

Edited by Pottsy on 4th Jan, 2010.

Mountings aren't a problem as they are all tied into the rollcage.I think im going to go for the 6 points after hearing everyones views.

Cheers for the help,Ross.

Schroth 6 point for me, just use 4 for the road though.
all excellent points made lads.

On 4th Jan, 2010 Pottsy said:

On 4th Jan, 2010 Metro Mandy said:


Anyhow, is it correct that you cannot use a race harness whilst driving on the road? I drive my GTi to events you see........

No, harnesses are fine. My Mini went through a couple of MOTs with a harness in. Some production sports cars are equipped with them too I think? In fact I believe it's dangerous to run with a cage and "no harness"; in the event of a crash you can whack your head on the the roll hoop if you are only wearing a seatbelt.

Similarly if you have a harness with no roll cage you're a bit screwed if you crash and land upside down bending the B pillar - a seatbelt would also allow you to be thrown sideways (hopefully) not crushing your bonce. Harnesses hold you in place as the roof comes caving in.

Rather extreme examples of course! But then the whole point of cages and harnesses are to save you in rather "extreme" crashes (my mate is a traffic cop - rolling and ripped off roofs/ bent B pillars are worringly common I'm told )

Dave

Edited by Metro Mandy on 5th Jan, 2010.

Suck, squeeze, bang, blow........

I got mine insured with Adrian Flux last week with a cage etc no probs.

got a quote with hic cage and harnesses reduced my insurance quote so did uprated breaks

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