Is it safe to set up a racing harness, without holes in the seats ?

[LotusMan101]

I wanted to set up a racing harness in my car, but my seats don't have the holes in them that you're supposed to put the harness through.

Is it still safe to set up the harness like this ?

Heres an example of what I'm talking about:
http://www.lotustalk.com/forum...l-pics-picture-021.jpg

Is it ok to drive like this ?

Thanks.

 

[Demon-Xanth]

I'd say it's probably safer than a stock lap+shoulder, but it's far from racing standards.

 

[Arkaign]

Check your state laws.

As far as safety, as long as the belts are as securely attached as they would be on a stock vehicle, I don't see any reason it wouldn't be at least as safe as stock.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: LotusMan101
I wanted to set up a racing harness in my car, but my seats don't have the holes in them that you're supposed to put the harness through.

Is it still safe to set up the harness like this ?

Heres an example of what I'm talking about:
http://www.lotustalk.com/forum...l-pics-picture-021.jpg

Is it ok to drive like this ?

Thanks.

Lotus Elise. :thumbsup: Nice!

 

[helpme]

Yes, BUT...

If you are installing the 5/6 point harness for actual track applications, you should consider buying a race seat. Stock seats are not meant to handle the forces that can happen in a track related accident when you are restrained with a harness.

You must also make sure that if you install a harness that it is mounted correctly. If you install the harness without considering the angles of the belts, you could also be injured in a crash.

http://www.circletrack.com/saf...rness_mount/index.html

If you are installing the belts just for looks or for autocross, the race seat comment isn't as important.