Re: Lap/Harness belts - all Alfisti should have them

[Alan Lambert <gerard@domain.elided>]

Just a question for all--I see no mention of submarine belts (the ones 
that come up between your legs and fasten to the bottom of the buckle) 
Using shoulder/lap belts without the sub belt is somewhat dangerous in 
itself. On a front collision, the shoulder belts will lift the lap belt, 
possibly causing great internal damage (try it yourself--strap in, then 
lean forward to see what happens)

just a word to the wise-----------

On Thu, 2 Mar 2000 MMosko@domain.elided wrote:

> Dear Ed:
> 
> Last year I finished restoring my '74 GTV2000 (Bertone Coupe) and got flak 
> from my wife as she felt insecure in the GTV's original factory belts. I 
> opted for the lap/harness 3 point belts as they permit the front seats to 
> fold forward. Had I owned a spider I would have purchased the four-point 
> belts which I feel are even more secure. After driving about 5000 miles in 
> these new belts I believe that these belts to to be safer than airbags. 
> Lap/harness belts are more comfortable than modern retractable belts that 
> cross  your chest. Their greatest attribute is holding you firmly in your 
> seat when driving Alfas near their limits. I'm into track events, autocross 
> and speed-trials and these belts combined with a helmet give me confidence. 
> 

alan

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