Mounting race harness in Type44

Peter Golledge petergg at dimensional.com
Thu Jan 10 10:32:27 EST 2002


QSHIPQ at aol.com wrote:
>
> I don't at all recommend this Javad.  The problem with the stock seat belt
> FEMALE end, is that it can release under side loading.  The best way to mount
> the Trans side is to either a) remove the stock female end, allowing the
> stock bolt to be reused, or b) get a longer bolt and piggy back both female
> ends to the seat, or C) weld a plate to the trans tunnel and use a bolt thru
> (this would be the best IMO) it with a large washer (like a subframe type).

The problem with longer bolt is clearance on the seat frame.  I don't
really
think you can go much longer than the stock bolt.  Looks like the plate
and a bolt through is the way to go for me.  I would assume that a plate
welded on the underside would make for a stronger mount point but more
of a PITA to prep/weld?

Thanks
--
Peter Golledge



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