5-point harness - Manufacturers

[69lt4]

Is there any differences between harness manufacturers besides the logo and price? I understand options on mounting. Curious if there are other things to compare.

Thanks,
Kevin

[paul67]

Also the release unit can make a big differance in price and belt width , if you are going to race, check what the sanction body recommends, or it could be nice belts cannot use them like a set i have.
paul67

[sinned]

Also the release unit can make a big differance in price and belt width , if you are going to race, check what the sanction body recommends, or it could be nice belts cannot use them like a set i have.
paul67

I have never heard of any sanctioning body not allowing a particular belt based on width, release type, or brand as long they are SFI certified and up to date. Please post details of the 5-point harness you have that is not approved.

[paul67]

NHRA require 3" min with quick release mine are only 2 1/2".
paul67

[funcars]

Some other things to look for:

1) Some camlock mechanisms are different. Look at what you do to make it release. Also look at the materials
2) Webbing can be different. You can get lower stretch polyester or nylon these days.
3) Some manufacturers will re-web your harness and others won't.

Good luck

[USAZR1]

What brands are you guys using? I've used Simpson stuff in my Econorail and Pro Stock Vega but that was more than a few years ago.
Had Simpson harnesses in my first ZR-1 with the camlock release and really liked those.

However,I haven't made up my mind whether to add a four or six point bar to my 69's interior. Not sure I really need one and they do make insuring the car more difficult,too. A guy I know that works at Nitrous Express builds racecar chassis' on the side and he's coming over to the shop Wed. to give me a cost estimate on doing a rollbar. If he can't get to it while I have the interior out,then I might blow the idea off as I don't want to tear it all out again,later. We're working on installing my new Arizen seats,at the moment. If I don't add a rollbar,the three-point harnesses from Morris Classics might be the way I go.

[sinned]

NHRA require 3" min with quick release mine are only 2 1/2".
paul67

Hmmmm, I had 2" in my 442 and never had any trouble at the track, that was a deacde or so ago however.


I wonder how the factory 12 second cars are getting around that.