There is no doubt that the thrown clear school will suffer more death and
injury in car crashes. When you get down to speculation about the T car's
ability to withstand various forces you reach a point where you remind
yourself that at least it's safer than a motorcycle.
I believe in a three point system which will keep your face off the
dashboard and the steering wheel off your chest, while keeping you in the
cockpit. This is the safest place to be in the event of a crash.
I modified Horst Schach's plan for my TD and used standard belts purchased
from JC Whitney.
Andy Moyce
52 TD
----- Original Message -----
From: "Brad Rivera" <barivera@qwest.net>
To: "T List" <mg-t@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2001 11:57 AM
Subject: Seatbelts?
> T-Listers,
>
> Is there a concensus about the addition of seatbelts to a T? I have heard
of
> people that insisted on adding seatbelts when they purchased their T new
and I
> have also heard advovates of the 'I'd rather be thrown clear' school (a
la..
> James Dean). My concerns are the fragile nature of the car compromising
the
> benefits of seatbelts, the effectiveness of seatbelts and the welfare of
> myself and my passengers.
>
> What have other people done? Has anyone survived a wreck in a T? If so,
what
> did they have and how did it work? Finally, can anyone recommend a
particular
> type of seatbelt.
>
> Brad
> '55 TF-1500
> '85 TLC FJ-60
>
> PS: While I am concerned about safety, I am not interested in adding a
rollbar
> and cage.
> PPS: No, I don't drive it very fast. I just worry....
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