RE: 4 vs 5/6 pt harnessbelts

[Todd Phenneger <phen9461@uidaho.edu>]

>I am about to install a harness for track events (mostly Q-club) in my
>89 200tq.
>Choices:
>1.  Schroth Rallye 4 4pt harness, claims to have "ASM-Anti submarine
>mechanism" that makes crotch strap unessesary
>2.  5 or 6 pt harness from TRS or the like.  Have been told by SCCA IT
>racers that this is the only way to go for safety (and the only way
>allowed in the GCR).
>If I was using the car for auto-x, I wouldn't care, but at 120mph, I
>care.
>Any comments on the validity of the Schroth ASM stuff?    

	If your seeing serious track duty go with a serious belt.  For an
Occasional Track day, Auto-X, and spirited Driving I would go with the
Schroth.  The ASM Idea supposedly works but in a major Accident I'd rather
be tied in to a 5/6 pt Racing Belt with 3" straps.  The nice thing about
the Schroth is that you can get the Auto Control Feature for your belt
allowing you to flip a Toggle Switch and either be able to lean forward
and adjust the Radio or grab a cleanex in a break during Spirited Driving
or Idling around cooling your tires after 20 laps,  Or Flip the switch and
lock yourself in place to keep you from sliding off your seats and freeing
up your legs to operate the Clutch/Brake/Gas instead of bracing against
the door. :-)
	Just depends.  ON my Track Car with Roll Cage and stuff I'll have
3" Racing 5/6pt belts.  On my Daily Driver for Occasional Track Days I'll
take the Schroth for ease of use,  Quick Disconnect of rear so you can
carry a passenger, etc.
	Hope that helps.
L8R

	Todd Phenneger
	1985 4000 quattro / silver / daily driver
	1983 ur-q / black / fixing it up
	1984 4000 quattro / modified/ awaiting Turbo Transplant.
	1987 4000 quattro / Saphire Metallic Blue/ Girlfriend's
	1996 A6q / Volcano / Dads Car
   *****1985 5kt / PARTING OUT!