 is it worth getting a 5pt-harness vs a 4-pt ? |
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 Dec 4 2004, 06:29 AM
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North of the border  Group: Admin Posts: 2,307 Joined: 4-February 04 From: Montreal, CANADA Member No.: 177  |
I know what the difference is between the 2... the 5-pt has an extra strap that goes between the legs.
the question is: is it worthed ?? does it really make a difference ?? I'm getting seats and need to know if I get the extra hole in the seat or not. Thanks, |
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Dec 4 2004, 06:38 AM
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Annoying Newbie Group: Advanced Members Posts: 75 Joined: 18-November 04 From: South Florida Member No.: 547 |
This is something I actually have some experience with. Albeit not a great deal.
I prefer the 5 point, particularly when braking hard. Overall, I felt much more secured. Most of that was probably psychological |
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Dec 4 2004, 06:41 AM
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FRRAX Owner/Admin Group: Admin Posts: 15,432 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Ohio Member No.: 196 |
For real track use, I'd do 5. For a street "toy" run amok, I'd think 4 would be ok. The problem with 4 is that pulling the shoulder straps tight will pull the lap belt up. This can cause injury to internal organs in a crash....not good. I'd go 5 points if it were me.
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Dec 4 2004, 01:34 PM
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LS1 Inside! / Toolbox / Mechanical Engineer Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,215 Joined: 5-February 04 From: NJ Member No.: 179 |
Some clubs by me won't allow people to run with 4-points. They would rather a stock seat belt than a 4-point. I'd run a 5-point if I were you. They actually make 7-points now. They talked a bit about them when I was at WGI.
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Dec 4 2004, 09:35 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 364 Joined: 6-January 04 From: Somewhere past redline Member No.: 101 |
I'd suggest the 5 point also. You can cinch everything down much tighter without raising the lap belt up. For autocross i like my belts real tight to the point where I can't move even if I try.
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