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Which shroth harnesses do you guys have?

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Old 03-13-2008, 07:37 PM
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Default Which shroth harnesses do you guys have?

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Default Schroth ASM Rallye 4. 4-pts are a big compromise, but I guess its better than 3-pts on the track

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Big compromise in safety or over a race set up?
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compromise in safety (vs 3 pts) for better restraint (vs 3 pts). 5/6 pts + cage = no compromises
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Default Also important where the belts clip in. The rear seat belt acceptors result in a down angle on...

the spine (spinal compression). Best to mount a bar (or have a cage like you said).
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Default It's pretty obvious when you strap yourself into that 4-pt that its not ideal

Yes the angle and length of the shoulder harnesses suck. But even worse IMO is the lap belt. Schroth can market ASM all they want, but until it passes DOT crash testing I don't buy it for a minute. I plan to have proper restraints and a dedicated track car within 2 years...hopefully that isn't too late =\
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4 point Schroth here
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