What's the best set of harnesses to go with? Or things to consider?

[lu vr6]

Hi I'm setting up my car to road race, I've got a half cage with a bar across the back at shoulder height. What kind of harnesses should I look into? I'm going to look up minimum requirements at Mission... just looking for some easy advice! Thanks!

Paul

[lu vr6]

I guess no one around here uses harnesses

[syncroboy]

what do you mean by 'half-cage' and to what set of rules are you preparing for?

[lu vr6]

I'm referring to a 4pt cage, main hoop, shock towers and an X brace. I just want to road race at Mission. It's looking like almost anything will be fine at this point. 

[syncroboy]

Look it up 

http://www.caccautosport.org/pdf/2012/2012CACCGCRAppendices.pdf

Depending on what car/class you want to compete in, a 4-pt rollbar may not be legal/sufficient.  Again, what rules are you preparing to?

[TurboPhil]

You will have to make a decision on what you are really wanting to do.  If its track days, belts are not necessary, but if you actually want to competitively race you will need to have a full cage.  The other thing is that your car is heavily modified.  I'm pretty sure you will only quality for Solo.  You should really look into doing some track days before jumping both feet in. 

[lu vr6]

I didn't plan on competing, thanks for the advice. I just wanna get out there 

[syncroboy]

I'm referring to a 4pt cage, main hoop, shock towers and an X brace. I just want to road race at Mission. It's looking like almost anything will be fine at this point. 

Road race = competition.  Which is why I gave you the links.  If it just a track day then you can do it without harnesses or a cage/roll bar

[Radvr6t]

Scroth Belts all the way ---Trust me Paul



http://www.schrothracing.com/?gclid=CJ_ZyJSe8K8CFYcZQgodcn46Wg

[Moofluffen]

PM "Rusty 86" on here. Jeff regularly does the road races at Mission and just recently completed his Scirroco's build to meet the required considerations for racing. He should be able to help you out.

[the bartender]

Scroth Belts all the way ---Trust me Paul



http://www.schrothracing.com/?gclid=CJ_ZyJSe8K8CFYcZQgodcn46Wg

please list all the track days and events you'd done with these that back up your statement.

lol

[TurboPhil]

Scroth Belts all the way ---Trust me Paul
http://www.schrothracing.com/?gclid=CJ_ZyJSe8K8CFYcZQgodcn46Wg

These are most likely 4 point belts, like most schroth "tuner" belts.  While they may look good on the street (box even says 'street wear') I would not use them on the track. 

Paul,  minimum 5 point harness, 6 point is more comfortable on the gonads.  Get a cam lock, pull down harness, 2 or 3".  Even the G-Force belt that Mopac sells is good and also economical.

What seat are you running and what is the height of the harness bar in relation to the holes in your seat and your shoulders.  Do some research on proper seatbelt installation and belt heights and angles