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nitram38

posted on 19/5/09 at 01:28 PM Reply With Quote
MotaLeira 4 becomes 6

6 point harnesses installed!
Sorry about the pix quality

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theconrodkid

posted on 19/5/09 at 01:31 PM Reply With Quote
stow nuts carefully before departure





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speedyxjs

posted on 19/5/09 at 01:35 PM Reply With Quote
Nice but iv never understood 6 point harnesses. Why do they have two straps for the gentlemens area (may have answered my own question )?





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mangogrooveworkshop

posted on 19/5/09 at 01:35 PM Reply With Quote
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Originally posted by theconrodkid
stow nuts carefully before departure



four points are a right pain for road use...six will just be hell

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nitram38

posted on 19/5/09 at 01:37 PM Reply With Quote
6 points prevent "submarining" which is leaving your seat under 4 points in an accident.
Most race/formula cars have them.

6 points are actually easier to get in and out of than 4 points as they can be tucked over the sides seperately.
On 4 points you have to put your arms through a loop.
The confidence and security afforded by 6 points far outweigh the 30 seconds extra that they take to secure.


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James

posted on 19/5/09 at 02:44 PM Reply With Quote
Wish I'd built my car to take 5 or 6 point actually. Would definately have got them if I'd known at the time about submarining!

Cheers,
James





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Mr Whippy

posted on 19/5/09 at 02:48 PM Reply With Quote
looks great





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nick205

posted on 19/5/09 at 02:49 PM Reply With Quote
Looks good martin

I'd rather have 5/6 point harnesses than the 4 I have got fitted - worth the extra security IMHO.






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David Jenkins

posted on 19/5/09 at 02:54 PM Reply With Quote
How are you supposed to protect your nuts in an impact?

It's like the old joke:

Ice-cream man turns to a customer and says "crushed nuts?".
Customer says "no - I've always walked this way!"

I said it was old - I didn't say it was good!






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PAUL FISHER

posted on 19/5/09 at 03:01 PM Reply With Quote
I looked into 6 point harnesses when building my last Indy,and came to the conclusion,unless its a race only car and your seat is designed to take a 6 point harness,you have to do them up so tight,it makes them uncomfortable,and the risk of injury out ways then benefits in a road/trackday car.

I came across this artical which convinced me
This was through a three layered suit,at 60mph

Do not click link if you are squeamish.

http://briskoda.net/motorsport-discussion/h-s-caution-multipoint-harnesses-warning-explicit-gruseome-pics/129912/

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cloudy

posted on 19/5/09 at 03:19 PM Reply With Quote
I'd rather be a submarine and keep my balls thanks!





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nitram38

posted on 19/5/09 at 03:44 PM Reply With Quote
H'mmmm Nuts or Death......a close call there!






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nitram38

posted on 19/5/09 at 04:13 PM Reply With Quote
Been busy today!
Since my £400 tomtom no longer has Fm transmission due to a recent firmware update (using scala Q2 headsets), I have just bought a Navigo for £60 off ebuyer and put it on the car to the right of the steering wheel.
It knows the way to Newark so hopefully I will be coming up if the weather looks good!


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Dangle_kt

posted on 19/5/09 at 04:37 PM Reply With Quote
dont click the link. I wish I hadn't.


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cloudy

posted on 19/5/09 at 04:50 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by nitram38
H'mmmm Nuts or Death......a close call there!



After seeing that link, death please





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StevieB

posted on 19/5/09 at 05:33 PM Reply With Quote
Or just make sure you fit your harness properly every time.

I want to go for a 6 point harness because when I do up my 4 point, the buckle ends up over my stomach when I tighten the shoulder straps properly. 6 point should mean everything stays in the right place and I like to be strapped down nice and tight anyway (just ask the missus )

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Hellfire

posted on 19/5/09 at 05:41 PM Reply With Quote
Can't see what the fuss is all about. It's not like theres any blood to deal with. Just pop em back in the sack and use a stapler or some string to stop them dropping out again.

Phil






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Staple balls

posted on 19/5/09 at 05:58 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Hellfire
Can't see what the fuss is all about. It's not like theres any blood to deal with. Just pop em back in the sack and use a stapler or some string to stop them dropping out again.

Phil









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CaptainJosh

posted on 19/5/09 at 06:50 PM Reply With Quote
Luckily that can be avoided by doing everything up properly. Looking at those pictures almost made me want to get rid of my six points
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scootz

posted on 19/5/09 at 07:09 PM Reply With Quote
Nuts ripped off, or death?

Bye bye nuts! Thought you were a pair of ugly b*stards anyway!

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procomp

posted on 20/5/09 at 07:49 AM Reply With Quote
Hi

It should be pointed out that a 6 point will not incur injuries of the balls. Having had many drivers have 100mph + accidents over the years not one has had an injury of that nature. You do have to fit the 6 point correctly though particularly the crutch strap whith attention to how it is located before going through the seat area.

The trouble with a 4 point is that no matter how you do the lap strap as you tighten the shoulder straps you are pulling the lap strap up from it's desired position. This allows the submarine effect to possibly take place. And it can also be the reason you can suffer internal injuries due to the lap belt being too high.

Each to there own but make sure that witch ever belts you are wearing they are properly adjusted and tight. Loose shoulder belts are also cause of some serious injuries to the neck.

Cheers Matt

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nitram38

posted on 20/5/09 at 07:55 AM Reply With Quote
Also 3" webbing helps spread the loads. 4 points tend to be 2"






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