3-Point Belt -or- 5-Point Racing Harness?
08-09-2006, 06:43 PM
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RE: 3-Point Belt -or- 5-Point Racing Harness?
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Not to hijack this thread but does anyone know a good source for a roll bar with a detachable cross-member?
Not to hijack this thread but does anyone know a good source for a roll bar with a detachable cross-member?
08-09-2006, 06:49 PM
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RE: 3-Point Belt -or- 5-Point Racing Harness?
OK, here comes the legal issues...by law, even though it is safer, ANY aftermarket belt is ilegal...I know, stupid law, but both choices listed are technically against the law.
With that being said, the 3 point is closer to legal if it has a release button. I personally have experiance with both 5 and 6 point belts, and a 6 point is mor comfortible...I personally would run both, and be sure to attach the shoulder belts on to the roll loop no more than 6 inches below your shoulder, above would be better.
With that being said, the 3 point is closer to legal if it has a release button. I personally have experiance with both 5 and 6 point belts, and a 6 point is mor comfortible...I personally would run both, and be sure to attach the shoulder belts on to the roll loop no more than 6 inches below your shoulder, above would be better.
08-10-2006, 12:59 AM
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RE: 3-Point Belt -or- 5-Point Racing Harness?
Since when were belts even required in '67? 
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OK, here comes the legal issues...by law, even though it is safer, ANY aftermarket belt is ilegal...I know, stupid law, but both choices listed are technically against the law.
With that being said, the 3 point is closer to legal if it has a release button. I personally have experiance with both 5 and 6 point belts, and a 6 point is mor comfortible...I personally would run both, and be sure to attach the shoulder belts on to the roll loop no more than 6 inches below your shoulder, above would be better.
OK, here comes the legal issues...by law, even though it is safer, ANY aftermarket belt is ilegal...I know, stupid law, but both choices listed are technically against the law.
With that being said, the 3 point is closer to legal if it has a release button. I personally have experiance with both 5 and 6 point belts, and a 6 point is mor comfortible...I personally would run both, and be sure to attach the shoulder belts on to the roll loop no more than 6 inches below your shoulder, above would be better.
08-10-2006, 01:23 AM
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RE: 3-Point Belt -or- 5-Point Racing Harness?
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Since when were belts even required in '67?
Since when were belts even required in '67?
ORIGINAL: Twister
OK, here comes the legal issues...by law, even though it is safer, ANY aftermarket belt is ilegal...I know, stupid law, but both choices listed are technically against the law.
With that being said, the 3 point is closer to legal if it has a release button. I personally have experiance with both 5 and 6 point belts, and a 6 point is mor comfortible...I personally would run both, and be sure to attach the shoulder belts on to the roll loop no more than 6 inches below your shoulder, above would be better.
OK, here comes the legal issues...by law, even though it is safer, ANY aftermarket belt is ilegal...I know, stupid law, but both choices listed are technically against the law.
With that being said, the 3 point is closer to legal if it has a release button. I personally have experiance with both 5 and 6 point belts, and a 6 point is mor comfortible...I personally would run both, and be sure to attach the shoulder belts on to the roll loop no more than 6 inches below your shoulder, above would be better.
08-10-2006, 01:28 AM
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RE: 3-Point Belt -or- 5-Point Racing Harness?
I'm not required to have belts in my '71...Fed law. It had 3 points factory, even. '73 or '74 is when the feds mandated belts. Before that, it was a selling point.
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the day that they were bolted in! techicaly, the pad on the horn ring is a safety device....
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Since when were belts even required in '67?
Since when were belts even required in '67?
ORIGINAL: Twister
OK, here comes the legal issues...by law, even though it is safer, ANY aftermarket belt is ilegal...I know, stupid law, but both choices listed are technically against the law.
With that being said, the 3 point is closer to legal if it has a release button. I personally have experiance with both 5 and 6 point belts, and a 6 point is mor comfortible...I personally would run both, and be sure to attach the shoulder belts on to the roll loop no more than 6 inches below your shoulder, above would be better.
OK, here comes the legal issues...by law, even though it is safer, ANY aftermarket belt is ilegal...I know, stupid law, but both choices listed are technically against the law.
With that being said, the 3 point is closer to legal if it has a release button. I personally have experiance with both 5 and 6 point belts, and a 6 point is mor comfortible...I personally would run both, and be sure to attach the shoulder belts on to the roll loop no more than 6 inches below your shoulder, above would be better.
08-10-2006, 01:30 AM
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RE: 3-Point Belt -or- 5-Point Racing Harness?
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I'm not required to have belts in my '71...Fed law. It had 3 points factory, even. '73 or '74 is when the feds mandated belts. Before that, it was a selling point.
I'm not required to have belts in my '71...Fed law. It had 3 points factory, even. '73 or '74 is when the feds mandated belts. Before that, it was a selling point.
Really? I was stopped yesterday b/c the cop thought I wasn't wearing one (just the lap belt in mine).
08-10-2006, 01:34 AM
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RE: 3-Point Belt -or- 5-Point Racing Harness?
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I'm not required to have belts in my '71...Fed law. It had 3 points factory, even. '73 or '74 is when the feds mandated belts. Before that, it was a selling point.
I'm not required to have belts in my '71...Fed law. It had 3 points factory, even. '73 or '74 is when the feds mandated belts. Before that, it was a selling point.
ORIGINAL: Twister
the day that they were bolted in! techicaly, the pad on the horn ring is a safety device....
ORIGINAL: Colorado_Mustang
Since when were belts even required in '67?
Since when were belts even required in '67?
ORIGINAL: Twister
OK, here comes the legal issues...by law, even though it is safer, ANY aftermarket belt is ilegal...I know, stupid law, but both choices listed are technically against the law.
With that being said, the 3 point is closer to legal if it has a release button. I personally have experiance with both 5 and 6 point belts, and a 6 point is mor comfortible...I personally would run both, and be sure to attach the shoulder belts on to the roll loop no more than 6 inches below your shoulder, above would be better.
OK, here comes the legal issues...by law, even though it is safer, ANY aftermarket belt is ilegal...I know, stupid law, but both choices listed are technically against the law.
With that being said, the 3 point is closer to legal if it has a release button. I personally have experiance with both 5 and 6 point belts, and a 6 point is mor comfortible...I personally would run both, and be sure to attach the shoulder belts on to the roll loop no more than 6 inches below your shoulder, above would be better.
08-10-2006, 03:48 PM
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RE: 3-Point Belt -or- 5-Point Racing Harness?
ORIGINAL: Twister
...IT IS ILLEGAL TO REMOVE ANY FACTORY INSTALLED SAFETY DEVICE!!!...
...IT IS ILLEGAL TO REMOVE ANY FACTORY INSTALLED SAFETY DEVICE!!!...
About the 'stang - really just a daily driver and not a racer (that is, yet...). It's interesting to see the poll results - each choice is almost even!
As far as NHRA time rules requiring a roll bar and a 5-point - I doubt that I'll get there anytime soon, but I'm still trying...
Thanks for voting and for all of your replies!
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