Amuse Tower Brace

kenhdcgov · 09-29-2014, 02:08 PM

It truly is a work of art, no question. I have also a harness seat belt installed on the driver's side. Got a great deal from Vivid Racing. You will not be disappointed in the least. The photos do not give it the justice that it truly deserves. It probably is the only one in this area right now. Photos to follow.

kenhdcgov · 09-29-2014, 02:22 PM

Ok, here you are, let's hope that this works??

http://www.the370z.com/members/kenhd...so-showing.jpg

aszyd · 09-29-2014, 02:23 PM

It is a fancy looking brace, but i have heard bad things about using it for harnesses. That even though it is reinforced, it is still not strong enough and it is at too steep an angle to be safe.

If the harness is just for show, more power to ya, but I wouldn't wear it for any kind of driving.

KaienZ34 · 09-29-2014, 02:24 PM

:Helping:

nomodsjk · 09-29-2014, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aszyd

It is a fancy looking brace, but i have heard bad things about using it for harnesses. That even though it is reinforced, it is still not strong enough and it is at too steep an angle to be safe.

If the harness is just for show, more power to ya, but I wouldn't wear it for any kind of driving.

He's right a proper and safe harness should be anchored to the frame

nomodsjk · 09-29-2014, 02:27 PM

It looks amazing though. I want one so bad! How long was the wait?

kenhdcgov · 09-29-2014, 02:27 PM

Here's another- woofers covered-

http://www.the370z.com/members/kenhd...io-covered.jpg

KaienZ34 · 09-29-2014, 02:29 PM

kenhdcgov · 09-29-2014, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aszyd

It is a fancy looking brace, but i have heard bad things about using it for harnesses. That even though it is reinforced, it is still not strong enough and it is at too steep an angle to be safe.

If the harness is just for show, more power to ya, but I wouldn't wear it for any kind of driving.

This is the second car that I have had a harness installed in and it is just as
secure as the first one! The harness is DOT approved and I had the best crew
in this area install it (AAM). I have no fear that it will protect me. But fears aside, I am not letting my baby hit one thing, on that one, you can bet the farm! Thanks for the comment.

kenhdcgov · 09-29-2014, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nomodsjk

He's right a proper and safe harness should be anchored to the frame

Copy that. I would note, however, that it feels just as secure as the NASCAR Racer that I drove on the Richmond Track. As noted earlier, however, I am not letting a thing come close to hitting my Darksde. It's a 2009 with less than 12,600 miles on it.

DEpointfive0 · 09-29-2014, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aszyd

It is a fancy looking brace, but i have heard bad things about using it for harnesses. That even though it is reinforced, it is still not strong enough and it is at too steep an angle to be safe.

If the harness is just for show, more power to ya, but I wouldn't wear it for any kind of driving.

AT FUCKING ALL!!!

It uses the OEM bar support

kenhdcgov · 09-29-2014, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nomodsjk

It looks amazing though. I want one so bad! How long was the wait?

Trust me when I tell you, it was a long one. It was at least 6-8 weeks. Nonetheless, the wait was worth it and Vivid had the best, bar none,
price. The customer service was on point as well. Sean held my hand
all the way through. They can get virtually anything from the "land
of the Rising Sun". Check them out!

Tell him Ken sent you..

Wiggins3377 · 09-29-2014, 02:47 PM

its a great piece that's for sure. great piece of JDM art here.

kenhdcgov · 09-29-2014, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

AT FUCKING ALL!!!

It uses the OEM bar support

Noted and I will take the chance. Thanks for the comment.

Chuck33079 · 09-29-2014, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

AT FUCKING ALL!!!

It uses the OEM bar support

OP, no matter how secure it "feels", it is not designed to hold up to the massive forces applied in an accident. No matter how good the harness is, it will not help when the harness bar gets ripped off its mountings. You will die, or worse, live and be crippled.

Taking the chance is just plain retarded. Full roll cage with the harness or stock belts. Those are your safe options.

09-29-2014, 02:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
kenhdcgov Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 136 Drives: 370Z, 2009, Blk, Man Rep Power: 15	Amuse Tower Brace It truly is a work of art, no question. I have also a harness seat belt installed on the driver's side. Got a great deal from Vivid Racing. You will not be disappointed in the least. The photos do not give it the justice that it truly deserves. It probably is the only one in this area right now. Photos to follow. DEpointfive0 and nomodsjk like this. __________________ DARKSDE Last edited by kenhdcgov; 09-29-2014 at 02:13 PM. Reason: Updating

09-29-2014, 02:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenhdcgov Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 136 Drives: 370Z, 2009, Blk, Man Rep Power: 15	Ok, here you are, let's hope that this works?? http://www.the370z.com/members/kenhd...so-showing.jpg Mbreese and nomodsjk like this. __________________ DARKSDE

09-29-2014, 02:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
aszyd Track Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 877 Drives: Magma Red 370z T+S Rep Power: 21	It is a fancy looking brace, but i have heard bad things about using it for harnesses. That even though it is reinforced, it is still not strong enough and it is at too steep an angle to be safe. If the harness is just for show, more power to ya, but I wouldn't wear it for any kind of driving. __________________ Competition Clutch\|Fast Intentions\|Maxbore\|NST\|Setrab\|Stillen\|Tomei\|Uprev\| Z1 Avant Garde\|SPC\|Stance\|Whiteline Aerojacket\|Seibon\|Tanabe\|TRS\|TWM

09-29-2014, 02:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
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09-29-2014, 02:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
kenhdcgov Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 136 Drives: 370Z, 2009, Blk, Man Rep Power: 15	Here's another- woofers covered- http://www.the370z.com/members/kenhd...io-covered.jpg __________________ DARKSDE

09-29-2014, 02:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
nomodsjk Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: martinsburg wv Posts: 2,073 Drives: 2011 370z MB/7at Rep Power: 19962	It looks amazing though. I want one so bad! How long was the wait?

09-29-2014, 02:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	__________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

09-29-2014, 02:47 PM	#13 (permalink)
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