Akuma Motorsorts Harness Bar

martin82 · 08-04-2012, 12:40 PM

damn looks great....

Huckleberry · 08-04-2012, 12:47 PM

any photos with the interior intact?

Srenity · 08-04-2012, 01:11 PM

If you intend to produce these please add harness mounting hoops to it. Robi Spec produced a very similiar bar and a group buy is going on right now but there is no harness hoops so the harness is looped all the way around the bar. I think it looks bad and allows for the harness to slide around.

Kevin@AkumaMS · 08-04-2012, 01:17 PM

I will have photos of it installed with full interior on tuesday, And the loops are certainly a great idea we will keep that in mind

Mike · 08-04-2012, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Srenity

If you intend to produce these please add harness mounting hoops to it. Robi Spec produced a very similiar bar and a group buy is going on right now but there is no harness hoops so the harness is looped all the way around the bar. I think it looks bad and allows for the harness to slide around.

Those back seats look like a high-tech ride at Disney with the bar going across!

Srenity · 08-05-2012, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike

Those back seats look like a high-tech ride at Disney with the bar going across!

Strap some kidos back there and take them on a hot lap and they will think roller coasters suck!!!

nuTinmuch · 08-05-2012, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by CrownR426

Did not hear good things over on the subbie forums about A.M. just sayin!

Maybe you're thinking of someone else? I've known quite a few people who've done business with them (myself included) -- they have a pretty solid reputation.

Also, seconding (thirding?) the hoops.

Kevin@AkumaMS · 08-07-2012, 10:20 AM

Coon-azz · 08-07-2012, 10:26 AM

What impact does this have on the structural integredy of the car? This looks cool, and I'm assuming this stiffens up the ride, but how does it impact the rest of the car? What was the OEM bar designed for?

VDC_OFF · 08-07-2012, 10:40 AM

looks pretty cool and good idea Srenity. Just curious, why couldnt we use the stock bar that comes with the z, is that not secure?

Coon-azz · 08-07-2012, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by VDC_OFF

looks pretty cool and good idea Srenity. Just curious, why couldnt we use the stock bar that comes with the z, is that not secure?

agreed. I've even seen some have it wrapped with CF. I thought I heard on the forum (take it with a grain of salt) that this bar is designed for Crumple zones?

XwChriswX · 08-10-2012, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Coon-azz

What impact does this have on the structural integredy of the car? This looks cool, and I'm assuming this stiffens up the ride, but how does it impact the rest of the car? What was the OEM bar designed for?

It's basically for looks and some basic structural rigidity simply because there's a bar there. But it's not the best thing you could have there. OEM bar was just space filler.

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Originally Posted by VDC_OFF

looks pretty cool and good idea Srenity. Just curious, why couldnt we use the stock bar that comes with the z, is that not secure?

The stock bar isn't strong enough for a support to harness'.

takjak2 · 08-10-2012, 10:23 AM

Looks like a direct copy of the Robispec bar that just went into production. Maybe a little less beefy. But I'm just happy when anyone makes parts.

VDC_OFF · 08-10-2012, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

The stock bar isn't strong enough for a support to harness'.

Well if thats the case then I need to buy one, about to get seats next. Would be really awesome if it was carbon wrapped like carbon signal/element does.

theDreamer · 08-10-2012, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by VDC_OFF

Well if thats the case then I need to buy one, about to get seats next. Would be really awesome if it was carbon wrapped like carbon signal/element does.

Yes you will need to get one, glad to see a few companies working on this now.
I am sure you could have one wrapped easily, but my concern would be that with a harness it will scratch it and loose that nice look where as paint or powder coating will hold up better probably.

08-04-2012, 12:47 PM	#17 (permalink)
Huckleberry Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Los Angeles Age: 39 Posts: 410 Drives: Z Rep Power: 13	any photos with the interior intact? __________________

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Srenity Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA Posts: 537 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 18	If you intend to produce these please add harness mounting hoops to it. Robi Spec produced a very similiar bar and a group buy is going on right now but there is no harness hoops so the harness is looped all the way around the bar. I think it looks bad and allows for the harness to slide around. Last edited by Srenity; 08-04-2012 at 01:22 PM.

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Coon-azz Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Fredericksburg,VA Posts: 689 Drives: '12 370z Sport DD Rep Power: 14	What impact does this have on the structural integredy of the car? This looks cool, and I'm assuming this stiffens up the ride, but how does it impact the rest of the car? What was the OEM bar designed for? __________________ I don't care how slow you want to drive; I encourage it. JUST GET THE HELL OUT OF THE PASSING LANE YOU TUCK FARD!!!

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VDC_OFF A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Houston (Pearland) Age: 44 Posts: 1,205 Drives: 2011 370Z M6 Rep Power: 17	looks pretty cool and good idea Srenity. Just curious, why couldnt we use the stock bar that comes with the z, is that not secure? __________________ DRIFTING JOURNAL \| Follow me on Instagram \| Facebook \| Houston Halos

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takjak2 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sterling, VA Posts: 1,922 Drives: Legit Racecar 370Z Rep Power: 142	Looks like a direct copy of the Robispec bar that just went into production. Maybe a little less beefy. But I'm just happy when anyone makes parts. __________________ Mods \| Stuff \| Things \| Seat Time \| Nismo facebook.com/TeamSparrowSpeed

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martin82 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 2,636 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 20	damn looks great....

08-04-2012, 01:17 PM	#19 (permalink)
Kevin@AkumaMS Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 136 Drives: 01 Suby 2.5RS Rep Power: 13	I will have photos of it installed with full interior on tuesday, And the loops are certainly a great idea we will keep that in mind

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