4 point Autocross harness
4 point Autocross harness
Looking for thoughts and opinions for installing a harness in the Coupe for Autocrossing. I have the SLK/R170 stainless steel roll bar hoops and considering mounting a 4 point harness to it. I'm not certain if I should get the v-type harness (top straps that come together and mount with one hole/bolt on the top), or the standard type that the two top straps are separate and would bolt to each side of the roll bar hoop. Anyone have experience with the v-type? Seems like it might be high and tight on the sides of your neck? This v-type would mean I'd only have to drill one hole on the top instead of one on each side, which I think seems more desirable. Hmmm??
Last edited by dinasrt; 11-13-2011 at 11:25 AM.
Re: 4 point Autocross harness
I have a 4 point in mine. I have an 04 coupe, and installed the roadster sport hoops and mounted the shoulder harness on each side.
This makes a big difference in that you don't need to use the steering wheel or dead pedal to hold your body in place. You will probably be OK no matter which way you go.
Good luck.
This makes a big difference in that you don't need to use the steering wheel or dead pedal to hold your body in place. You will probably be OK no matter which way you go.
Good luck.
Re: 4 point Autocross harness
I went 5 point, using the front bar for the sub strap. The shoulder straps went to the trunk with a single bolt hidden under the floor mat. the seat straps were to the seat, after I pulled it to tie into the seat frame bolts. Phew heavy seat I ll tell ya. Woody
Re: 4 point Autocross harness
Thanks for the replies guys. I hadn't considered that the shoulder straps might be long enough to go to the rear deck. Would be much nicer than drilling into those nice polished bars, and being able to stow the shoulder straps to the rear for daily driving. Thanks for some direction Woody. A little more research needed now for selection.
Re: 4 point Autocross harness
When I do the roll bar install into the roadster and coupe, I was going to look for a place to tie into. I have a six point for the roadster, and looking for a blue 5 point for the coupe now. I didn't go cam lock on the roadster harness, wish I had...I will for the coupe. Better looking setup. After playing hard in the twisties, it is a must have...really don't need it for drag racing...
Re: 4 point Autocross harness
Originally Posted by oledoc2u
When I do the roll bar install into the roadster and coupe, I was going to look for a place to tie into. I have a six point for the roadster, and looking for a blue 5 point for the coupe now. I didn't go cam lock on the roadster harness, wish I had...I will for the coupe. Better looking setup. After playing hard in the twisties, it is a must have...really don't need it for drag racing...
Last edited by dinasrt; 11-24-2011 at 11:34 PM.
Re: 4 point Autocross harness
Originally Posted by MJPowers
I have a 4 point in mine. I have an 04 coupe, and installed the roadster sport hoops and mounted the shoulder harness on each side.
This makes a big difference in that you don't need to use the steering wheel or dead pedal to hold your body in place. You will probably be OK no matter which way you go.
Good luck.
This makes a big difference in that you don't need to use the steering wheel or dead pedal to hold your body in place. You will probably be OK no matter which way you go.
Good luck.
Re: 4 point Autocross harness
SimpsonSport 5pt Camlock Harness-SafeRacer
I'm really leaning towards this 3" wide Simpson harness here. A bit pricey, but way better quality for sure compared to most of the others I've seen on E-Bay..... It comes in BLUE also Doc.
I'm really leaning towards this 3" wide Simpson harness here. A bit pricey, but way better quality for sure compared to most of the others I've seen on E-Bay..... It comes in BLUE also Doc.
Re: 4 point Autocross harness
I got the OEM roadster sport hoops, and there is a tab welded onto the bar that is used in the topless version, but is over the rear bulkhead in the coupe.
I also had to get a longer bolt for the door-side seatbelt mount.
Nothing fancy, but really holds you tight and allows you to focus on the autocross course and not holding yourself still with either your hands or your feet.
You can see the camera mount between these hoops -- perfect spot, and very stable. My other carmera mount is in place of the passenger side visor.
Mike
I also had to get a longer bolt for the door-side seatbelt mount.
Nothing fancy, but really holds you tight and allows you to focus on the autocross course and not holding yourself still with either your hands or your feet.
You can see the camera mount between these hoops -- perfect spot, and very stable. My other carmera mount is in place of the passenger side visor.
Mike
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