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drpepper
02-15-2005, 05:38 PM
I just got a Schroth harness in the mail from HMS Motorsport. In my haste to order it, I didn't notice that I was actually ordering a formula harness as denoted by the 'F' in the model number. So, instead of having a submarine belt that latches into the cam, the bottom belts wrap around the upper belts kind of like a mountain climbing harness...

http://www.hytus.com/racing/harness/schroth.jpg

Is this legal for closed cars, or do I have to get the correct submarine belt?
Marsh
02-15-2005, 11:11 PM
Unless CASC has a specific rule against the double wrapped style then it's fine. I know a few people who use 6 points for mounting convenience.
max attack
02-25-2005, 05:35 PM
That set-up looks like a pain the butt to get into.
Steven Scala
02-26-2005, 02:10 PM
It looks similar to most of the formula car harnesses I've used over the years, and i's not all that tough to get into. (I usually buckle mine up without any assistance.)

The two lower straps go on either side of your 'ancillary equipment'. You would have to have the proper holes in the seat, though.

Do they actually have harnesses with a single submarine strap? Ouch! I think that would make me wanna stay off the brake pedal.

SS
Steven Scala
02-26-2005, 02:11 PM
Those waist belts do look a bit narrow, though, by the way.
CobraStang
02-28-2005, 09:21 AM
Originally posted by Steven Scala
The two lower straps go on either side of your 'ancillary equipment'.
"Ancillary": having a subordinate, subsidiary, or secondary nature

Ahhh, maybe those parts are defined as "ancillary" for you, but some of use may have a different opinion! :)
Carguy
02-28-2005, 11:08 AM
Originally posted by CobraStang
"Ancillary": having a subordinate, subsidiary, or secondary nature

Ahhh, maybe those parts are defined as "ancillary" for you, but some of use may have a different opinion! :)

This is what happens when the ancillary equipment "thinks" for the primary equipment! :p :D
Steven Scala
02-28-2005, 11:21 AM
Oh, you can trust me on this one. I've tried letting "#1" take the wheel during competition in the past. Each time, we'd either gone for a gap that wasn't there, or had a coming-together with the wall. 'Nuff said.

Since then, when the helmet goes on, ego becomes the great sin, and Kool & The Gang are merely ballast.

SS