Harnesses For Cams/aasa

[jeffworld2]

Anyone reccomend a harness for a dedicated track car? Obviously wouldn't be asking if money was no issue so i would be looking for a good harness for reasonable dollari

Have searched but most threads are from 2007/8 there must be something better out now

[phunky_monkey]

They're all pretty similar at the top end. Try buying them from overseas if you want to save a buck.

OMP, Willans, Sabelt, Takata etc are all reputable brands. Be aware of Takata fakes though.

[Marlin]

I suggest going with 3" wide straps as opposed to 2".

Also go with a five/six point to stop submarining under in a big crunch.

Pay particular attention to the buckle mechanism and get on that suits you. I'm astounded with how bad some are for this day and age, in particular the terribly bulky "Cam-over" type ones, just appalling for 2010 imo.

Personally, I use RPM in find them excellent. They have a nice compact bucket, push in like a normal seatbelt, turn to release. They also have nice shoulder strap adjusters that just seem easier to use than most, they don't jam like a lot I've used.

Edited September 3, 2010 by Marlin

[GTS-t VSPEC]

I use a Willans and HPI, both are fine. Definately go the 3"

[phunky_monkey]

Agreed on the adjusters on the RPM units Ben, very easy to use.

One thing I dislike about my OMP's is the side buckle adjusters. They're quite difficult to use and in a poor position, my old Willans units was much more user friendly. Also very much agreed on the crotch strap, they hold you in much better than the 4 point units, just be sure to get one that fits nicely around the crown jewels

[On Edge]

im getting a willans 3in 4point soon

[Russman]

Ben, I want those cobra seats. What did you pay for them mate? They're at revolution racegear here in vic for 1050.

Definitely get one with a rotary buckle. some of them are so crap!

[Beer Baron]

I'm a big fan of the willans. they work well and easy to use. 3inch 4 point with the rotary buckle is about $350, add about $80 for the 5/6 point nut buster strap. yeah it's expensive but cams has extended their life now I think from 5 to 10 years so it works out to be about $40 a year. not a bad price for safety.

http://www.willans.com/

[Marlin]

Ben, I want those cobra seats. What did you pay for them mate? They're at revolution racegear here in vic for 1050.

Definitely get one with a rotary buckle. some of them are so crap!

They came with the car mate, love em!

[warps]

http://www.racerindustries.com/store/index...products_id=515

These are what I got for my car. I bought some other stuff too, so they did a good deal on the package.

I had some brand new Monza 6 point 3" harnesses in the car but just didnt trust them - they were only $200 a set. Not that I could fault them, I just didn't want to trust my life with cheap taiwanese belts and the rotary buckle looked like it would be easy to accidentally undo if you got something caught on it (intercom lead, shirt cuff, etc.).

Edited September 3, 2010 by warps

[phunky_monkey]

im getting a willans 3in 4point soon

I'd advise getting the crotch strap too, much better.

Ben, I want those cobra seats. What did you pay for them mate? They're at revolution racegear here in vic for 1050.

Awesome seats, though my shoulders only fit into the XL versions, and the XL versions don't fit off the shelf rails.

I'm a big fan of the willans. they work well and easy to use. 3inch 4 point with the rotary buckle is about $350, add about $80 for the 5/6 point nut buster strap. yeah it's expensive but cams has extended their life now I think from 5 to 10 years so it works out to be about $40 a year. not a bad price for safety.

http://www.willans.com/

Yup, 10 years now so it just got a whole lot cheaper.

[Marlin]

Awesome seats, though my shoulders only fit into the XL versions, and the XL versions don't fit off the shelf rails.

".... for that fantastic V shape we're all looking for in summer"

You know real race cars don't have such things as girly sliding rails..... bolt the fuggers in!

[phunky_monkey]

Then you have to be a tall gorilla like me to reach the pedals!

But the Recaro fits me my perfectly formed body better anyways

[On Edge]

crutch strap hold u in better under braking?

[jeffworld2]

I hope the crotch strap doesnt affect my willingness to brake lol

Looks like a 5-6 point with 3" straps and decent buckle. I will check out RPM too.

Thanks for your help guys. Any reason why Revolution racegear has the rpm harnesses for 150? seems too cheap

[2pee]

2" v 3", something to think about should the sudden stop happen -

Scroth

[phunky_monkey]

crutch strap hold u in better under braking?

It helps locate the waist strap and keep it where it's supposed to be, so helps everywhere.

I hope the crotch strap doesnt affect my willingness to brake lol

Looks like a 5-6 point with 3" straps and decent buckle. I will check out RPM too.

Thanks for your help guys. Any reason why Revolution racegear has the rpm harnesses for 150? seems too cheap

RPM is a Revolution Racegear brand, so they're usually well priced. $150 is super cheap though.

[Marlin]

All the mentionaed harnesses are good, but are only as good as the fitment.

Have the lap belts done up first and as tight as you can, so you can just get them clipped up.

Then clip in the shoulder straps and pull them down tight, wiggle a bit, then pull again and repeat to take any slack out. It may feel uncomfortable but you'll soon "bed in" to it once you move off.

Now check that the buckle is in the correct position, it should not be up around your belly, it should be in your lap.

Far too often I've seen very badly adjusted harnesses where the buckle is in the guy's stomach, especially 4 point harnesses.

I know most of you know this, but it's important and I thought it worth mentioning

[Marlin]

Maybe the cheap RPM harnesses are nearing their expiry date?

[Snowman]

The one thing I will add if going for a 5 or 6 pointer is to make sure the buckle is on the waiste strap.

I had a harness with it on the crotch strap which means you ALWAYS had to run it as a 5/6 pointer. Sometimes its nice if you are driving on the roads or whatever to just run as a basic 4 pointer as the crotch strap isn't the most comfortable of things.