fitting harnesses?

[w18bey]

i have 3 point harnesses and want to put them in the 197, but how do i get around the beeping?

 

[Willis]

Personally I wouldn't fit harnesses unless I was also fitting a cage.

But, I'm afraid I can't help you with the beeping, anything that involves wiring baffles me.

 

[w18bey]

i will be geting a cage bud, same here but i no if u unplug it then u get a light on the dash and thats gunna annoy me!

 

[Willis]

Good call!!! Where are you in the country? Steve at http://scautoelectrics.co.uk/ may be able to help you if you're nearby or can get to him, or failing that he'll probably be able to give you some advice/pointers if he's too far away from you.

 

[collier]

The easiest way would be getting hold of a seat belt buckle and plugging it in. Saves messing around with the contacts inside.

 

[N0ddie]

The easiest way would be getting hold of a seat belt buckle and plugging it in. Saves messing around with the contacts inside.

Bang on!

What about using the ISOFIX bar to attach your harnesses to?

 

[collier]

This makes interesting reading it's for HANS but I'm sure it would apply for any harnesses.....The angle of your harnesses need to be correct as if you ever do have an accident they could do more damage than good.


http://www.schrothracing.com/sdocs/2009_Competition_Instructions.pdf


In fact there is a section that covers belts without using HANS, scary stuff!!

 

[fmp]

Never run a harness with a recliner. In a heavy crash it can break the seat mechanism. And as you can imagine, the harness won't do much if your laying flat!

 

[A2ON]

A complete no go without a cage level mounting to through holes is the only way

 

[w18bey]

ok thanks for the advice every1

 

[ben_r1]

Check out: http://www.clio197.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1519

I happily bolt harnesses to existing seatbelt mounting areas. I agree the angle of the belt behind the seat isnt 'ideal' as a 90 horizontal route would be safer but with a little angle ( 45 degrees ) i've never had trouble. I know a few people who have had quite serious offs and collisions with the same setup and never done damage.