----- Original Message -----
From: "Ron Soave" <soavero@yahoo.com>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2008 4:22 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] seat belts
--- On Sat, 11/15/08, Frank Clarici <spritenut@comcast.net> wrote:
> It takes a while to fasten it all and it takes a while to
> undo it all.
Undo is one touch.
According to Pyrotect's website:
"5 point harnesses are designed for upright sitting positions where the sub
belt helps restrict upward movement of the body during roll-overs. 6 point
belts keep lay down position drivers from submarining out from under
restraints in a forward collision. Individual shoulder straps, properly
mounted, minimize side to side movement of the driver. 4 Point "Y" type
harnesses are not recommended as they may cause injury by applying side
pressure to the spine in an accident."
Ron
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I'm not sure why they come up with a different function for a 5 point vs a 6
point harness. The only difference is whether they use a single or a double
anti-submarine belt -- whose only function is to keep the driver from
sliding forward underneath the lap belts on a frontal impact. The bit about
restricting upward movement is new to me. I'm not sure how they expect that
to work?
BTW, my only experience is in a formula car where a 6 point is required.
I'm not sure why anybody would ever use a 5 point.
LAD
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