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harness belts too long
robertwa - 2/7/07 at 08:34 PM

I picked up a pair of Sparco harnesses because they were a good bargain but soon realized they were for a floor mounted application as opposed to a rear bulk head one. The rear straps are way too long. Anyone ever come up with a way to get these to work, or is it safe to shorten them?
Thanks
Rob


RazMan - 2/7/07 at 08:48 PM

Ideally they should be stitched again but as CaLviNx says you can carefully seal the bare threads with a torch. Your local trimmer should be able to sort it out for you safely.


Mal - 2/7/07 at 08:50 PM

I shortened a pair of belts satisfactorily.
Cut and sealed the end, as mentioned in the earlier reply, folded the sealed end over and stitched it with a domestic sewing machine easily. The sewing was not load bearing, because the shortening was effected by the buckle system.
I would think twice if the sewing involves a load bearing joint.

HTH

Mal