First impressions after running Schroth Quick-Fit harnesses at the track.
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First impressions after running Schroth Quick-Fit harnesses at the track.
Why didn't I do this sooner? These things are so much nicer than locking the belt in place. Side-to-side movement is very much reduced, and movement under braking is nonexistent. The shoulder pads definitely were nice, so I would recommend those. The harnesses enabled me to concentrate on my inputs rather than bracing myself for the turns. I think they allowed me to be smoother. I'm very happy with them.
One thing I did notice is that with a lack of a fifth crotch strap, the hip belt would ride up if not cinched down first. Therefore, I would find the ideal hip setting (very tight) and just loosen the shoulder straps after each session. When I got back in, I had to pull hard to clip the hip belt at its correct setting, but that kept it in place properly. I then cinched the shoulder straps and was good to go. Very quick and easy.
Install/removal after mounting the pigtails took about 10 seconds each harness. Pigtail mounting took a while, as I wanted to get them in the right position, and I bent the mounts so that they were at an ideal angle.
Anyway, I think these are a worthy track mod.
One thing I did notice is that with a lack of a fifth crotch strap, the hip belt would ride up if not cinched down first. Therefore, I would find the ideal hip setting (very tight) and just loosen the shoulder straps after each session. When I got back in, I had to pull hard to clip the hip belt at its correct setting, but that kept it in place properly. I then cinched the shoulder straps and was good to go. Very quick and easy.
Install/removal after mounting the pigtails took about 10 seconds each harness. Pigtail mounting took a while, as I wanted to get them in the right position, and I bent the mounts so that they were at an ideal angle.
Anyway, I think these are a worthy track mod.
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And here come the "harnesses without a roll cage are bad" posts. I plan on getting...
harnesses next year for tracking with a Stable Energies harness bar and a set of these to keep things in check. Glad you liked them!<ul><li><a href="http://www.topspindesign.com/products/harness/harness.htm">Topspin</a></li></ul>
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I started with the Schroth and went to the TopSpin
<center><img src="http://images9.fotki.com/v170/photos/5/535029/1879673/simpply_03-vi.jpg"></center><p>I like not spending energy just to keep myself in the right driving position.
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harnesses without a roll cage are bad...
<img src="http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0UQAAAPYXa9Ljf2HTF1I6n40FIwu9awP0AuJ!ZSlJLpGiDnpJD tvc5lqJV7k9uguUwsbMyVCP*TYwxFgOIRs*37ZwvOGwXOCcp83 uC2ZlwuHp1VQbCytApuwI2Fmt6XXJ/Nissen%20AUDI%20Crash.jpg?dc=4675440874969766898">
seriously though, do what you want, it's your car.
seriously though, do what you want, it's your car.
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