Harnesses on standard seats

[Roelích]

I've been told you shouldn't run race harnesses on standard seats as they can snap the seat in the event of an accident.

Is that right or not?

I'm just curious more than anything, don't think I wanna have them just yet, just something to consider.

 

[m0rk]

it can collapse the back of the seat in an accident.

 

[Roelích]

That one best avoided then!

I'll stick with my seat belts.

 

[Dave_R]

I let you know if I ever crash lol

 

[crossedmike]

haah after seeing this im running standard seats with harnesses so did anyone ever crash and find out or tell me im safe enough lol and do u have a picture of ur polo show cage i cant seem to find any

 

[m0rk]

I've seen it a few years ago. Really not nice.

 

[crossedmike]

ahh right well i only use them for shows and looks but most times i use my standard but is it just the seat collapses i might look into either replacing the seats if i was to use all the time

 

[M1KEH]

Where have you mounted your harnesses, the direction that they are mounted will make the difference as too whether the seat crushes or not.

 

[M1KEH]

Thinking more about this even if mounted on a rear strut brace theyre still gonna crush your seat backs a bit.

 

[kyle18uk]

unless you buy some with built in retractors ... ill have a pair for sale soon