<VV> three point seat belts/ shoulder harnesses

[Mark Edmonds]

I used Schroth three point harness, the "Autocontrol" model, which has a
recoil mechanism on it so you can lean forward etc. with the harness on.  It
has tilt and inertia switches to lock the mechanism in case of extreme tilt,
accident etc.  I also installed manual lock switches so the recoil mechanism
can be locked for autocross etc.  Switches are all electrical, so have to
run power to them.  Also has a disconnect at the "Y".  I fastened the tail
strap at the base of the rear pillar so it runs just above the top of the
rear seat back so it only has a slight downward angle.
Mark Edmonds
66 Corsa

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Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2007 7:42 AM
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Subject: <VV> three point seat belts/ shoulder harnesses

     Corbeau (and others) makes some y-type 3 point harnesses that we're
going to use with sport seats that we got from Summit.  The shoulder
harnesses go through holes or slits in the top of the seates and down to the
lap belt.  Based on diagrams from Corbeau, the "y-belt" to the rear can be
installed to one side or the other, and at a slight "downhill" angle.  On
Doran's 65 Monza, it appears that we can install an anchor bolt on either
side of the rear seat, bolted through the top of the fender well.  The nice
thing about the belts is they have a second release that will be right
behind the front seats, so you can release the belt and still easily tilt
the seats forward to allow passengers to get in and out of the back if
needed. Corbeau was the only manufacturere that I found with this feature,
but there may be others.  Thought about installing an anchor in the roof,
but this seems like an easier way to go.  I presume that it would also work
on an EM.  We've ordered the belts and should have them in this weekend.

                  Travis Payne   65 Monza coupe
                  Raleigh, NC
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