Daston Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Been chatting to the old man about putting sports seats in the car and putting some 3 or 4 point harnesses in the car. However he was under the impression that it is no longer road legal. Can one of our BiB conform please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Rally cars have to drive to and from stages on the public road ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Fish Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 the have to be EEC, approved or something for them to pass an MOT, which shows they are road leagal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bammbamm Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 yeah mine are and its just passed its mot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJI Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 harnesses offer more safety over normal seat belts.... its the secure fitting of them into the car which must be legal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonB Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 harnesses offer more safety over normal seat belts.... its the secure fitting of them into the car which must be legal. Not if they aren't done up tightly and installed correctly with the correct angle on the shoulder straps etc, which most aren't. But to be road legal they just need approval. The ones with aircraft style quick release buckles are not approved, the plastic ones with a push release like a normal belt are. In any case, you want to leave your normal belts in for road driving - harnesses are a nightmare on the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flukey-lukey Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 I have sparco 3 point harnesses and have taken the normal seatbelts out. No issues here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 I have standard seat belts and 4 point harnesses, but must admit I have yet to use the harnesses... seatbelt is so much simplier on the road and in everyday situations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 I have standard seat belts and 4 point harnesses, but must admit I have yet to use the harnesses... seatbelt is so much simplier on the road and in everyday situations Where does your harness mount to ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonB Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 The main problem is when you come to a junction - you can't move forward to see if anything is coming. Plus it's very hard to turn your head to look behind you, especially if you have race seats (and you shouldn't have harnesses otherwise). It's even a struggle to reach the stereo controls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Where does your harness mount to ? rear seat belt points The main problem is when you come to a junction - you can't move forward to see if anything is coming. Plus it's very hard to turn your head to look behind you, especially if you have race seats (and you shouldn't have harnesses otherwise). It's even a struggle to reach the stereo controls! never even thought of that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flukey-lukey Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 The main problem is when you come to a junction - you can't move forward to see if anything is coming. Plus it's very hard to turn your head to look behind you, especially if you have race seats (and you shouldn't have harnesses otherwise). It's even a struggle to reach the stereo controls! Not if you have long lanky arms like me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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