Re: GTV-6 Track Time

[Joeveloce@xxxxxxxxxxxx]

Mcmahonmik@domain.elided wrote:

>I'm not sure how sturdy the bulkhead mount would be - but in general you want 
>the shoulder strap going horizontal back to a nice solid support.  This is 
>likely a requirement for organizing bodies - can Richard speak to SCCA specs?
>   The reasoning is physics.  You want the force vector from the belt to pull 
>you straight back into the seat as much as possible, not down at an angle 
>(ouch for the collar bone and shoulder...).  Also, the webbing is designed to 
>"give" along its length - same physics diagram applies.
>
>-mike mcmahon
>86 grad
>94 164LS - runs much cooler with a new temp sender, new thermostat, new 
>coolant tank, and VW replacement fan temp switch.  Now to get the AC running...
>
>In a message dated 8/26/2003 2:21:23 AM Central Standard Time, 
>owner-alfa-digest@domain.elided writes:
>
>> From: Joe Elliott <jee@domain.elided>
>> Subject: re: 
>> 
>> 
>> >I am also in the process of installing a 5 pt harness and have decided
>> >to attach the shoulder straps up high in the back, somewhere on the rear
>> >"bulkhead."  I do not have a roll bar.  Any suggestions?
>> >
>> 
>> Race preparation isn't my area of expertise, but I'd be tempted to 
>> mount the shoulder straps to the rear lap belt mounting points.  If 
>> you feel the need to mount them higher then maybe attach one to the 
>> rear shoulder harness (not fitted to USA models, but the mount is 
>> there) mounting point and the other one somewhere else on top of the 
>> bulkhead.  I think I'd feel safer using existing seatbelt mounting 
>> points, though.
>> 
>> - -Joe
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>The Simpson catalogue shows zero to ten degrees below horizonal for the mounting of the shoulder harness whatever kind used.  This is why I've decided to install a roll bar with horizonal cross bar in my GTV.  Joe Faherty NWARC

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