Crossbar behind seats........

SteveBad · 08-24-2013, 10:51 PM

Do y'all think it is safe to mount shoulder straps of a race harness to the factory crossbar? It appears plenty strong.

synolimit · 08-24-2013, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveBad

Do y'all think it is safe to mount shoulder straps of a race harness to the factory crossbar? It appears plenty strong.

Absolutely not. Don't even if you have a harness brace. Roll cage only please.

Someone died here...

gomer_110 · 08-24-2013, 11:23 PM

DO NOT USE THE FACTORY BAR FOR HARNESSES. The factory bar is only mounted to the chassis with some flimsy brackets. If you remove the interior panels you'd see this.

One option is the Robispec harness bar a few of us have. It eliminates the flimsy brackets and mounts firmly to the chassis. Here's the thread: Robispec Chassis/Harness Bar

Wonka2581 · 08-24-2013, 11:38 PM

Dude if you mount it to the factory bar, Put me on your will first....

SteveBad · 08-25-2013, 12:20 PM

Thanks! Advice taken.

clintfocus · 08-25-2013, 01:32 PM

When i took mine out for my roll bar, and saw the construction and mounting, id recommend against any harness mounted to it

gomer_110 · 08-25-2013, 05:32 PM

Here's a pic showing the flimsy stock brackets.

And a pic showing the Robispec bar mounting.

Rusty · 08-25-2013, 07:19 PM

Hey, my pictures.

370Zsteve · 08-25-2013, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Hey, my pictures.

That a Honda Interceptor I spy there?

370Zsteve · 08-25-2013, 07:25 PM

You're better off with the OEM seat belts

gomer_110 · 08-25-2013, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Hey, my pictures.

If you didn't want people referencing your DIY don't do such a good job next time.

Rusty · 08-25-2013, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

That a Honda Interceptor I spy there?

Yep. A '07 25th Red, White, and Blue Edition.

Rusty · 08-25-2013, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by gomer_110

If you didn't want people referencing your DIY don't do such a good job next time.

Hey, no problem. I'm glad the pictures can help someone out.

DR_ · 08-25-2013, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Yep. A '07 25th Red, White, and Blue Edition.

My favorite paint job since the original vfr750 it copied. I had the original back in high school and would love yours now.

jcosta79 · 08-25-2013, 10:18 PM

I believe that shoulder harnesses must be mounted to a bar that is shoulder level. In other words, the harnesses must go straight back once they go over your shoulder. They cannot be anchored at an incline or any more than a minimal decline.

08-24-2013, 10:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
SteveBad Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Lake Martin, Alabama Posts: 138 Drives: 2013 370Z 6 speed Rep Power: 248	Crossbar behind seats........ Do y'all think it is safe to mount shoulder straps of a race harness to the factory crossbar? It appears plenty strong. __________________ "Take the cannollis..."

08-24-2013, 11:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
gomer_110 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perrysburg, OH Posts: 17,992 Drives: '11 Nismo #528 GM Rep Power: 36941	DO NOT USE THE FACTORY BAR FOR HARNESSES. The factory bar is only mounted to the chassis with some flimsy brackets. If you remove the interior panels you'd see this. One option is the Robispec harness bar a few of us have. It eliminates the flimsy brackets and mounts firmly to the chassis. Here's the thread: Robispec Chassis/Harness Bar Rusty, blackcherry20 and carlitos_370z like this. __________________ '11 370Z Nismo #528 Fast Intentions \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Uprev \| CSF \| Zspeed \| Z1 Motorsports \| AST \| Swift \| SPC \| SPL \| Whiteline \| Hotchkis \| Bride \| Schroth \| Robispec \| Cusco \| Nismo \| Volk \| Forgestar \| Hoosier \| RJM '17 Titan Bone Stock

08-24-2013, 11:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2612	Dude if you mount it to the factory bar, Put me on your will first.... SPOHN, Rusty and carlitos_370z like this. __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

08-25-2013, 12:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
SteveBad Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Lake Martin, Alabama Posts: 138 Drives: 2013 370Z 6 speed Rep Power: 248	Thanks! Advice taken. __________________ "Take the cannollis..."

08-25-2013, 05:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
gomer_110 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perrysburg, OH Posts: 17,992 Drives: '11 Nismo #528 GM Rep Power: 36941	Here's a pic showing the flimsy stock brackets. And a pic showing the Robispec bar mounting. 370Zsteve and Rusty like this. __________________ '11 370Z Nismo #528 Fast Intentions \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Uprev \| CSF \| Zspeed \| Z1 Motorsports \| AST \| Swift \| SPC \| SPL \| Whiteline \| Hotchkis \| Bride \| Schroth \| Robispec \| Cusco \| Nismo \| Volk \| Forgestar \| Hoosier \| RJM '17 Titan Bone Stock

08-25-2013, 01:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
clintfocus Track Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: los angeles Age: 39 Posts: 933 Drives: 370z, EK Civic, F150 Rep Power: 15	When i took mine out for my roll bar, and saw the construction and mounting, id recommend against any harness mounted to it

08-25-2013, 07:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,184 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684437	Hey, my pictures. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

08-25-2013, 07:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 43	You're better off with the OEM seat belts __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

08-25-2013, 10:18 PM	#15 (permalink)
jcosta79 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: N/A Posts: 1,430 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 15	I believe that shoulder harnesses must be mounted to a bar that is shoulder level. In other words, the harnesses must go straight back once they go over your shoulder. They cannot be anchored at an incline or any more than a minimal decline. Nut_N_Much likes this. __________________ 2012 PW NISMO #0559 - GT Spec Brace Kit - Swift Springs - ARK TP & Invidia CBE K&N Intake - UpRev Tune - 15mm Z1 Spacers & Studs - StopTech Slotted Rotors & SS Lines - ZSpeed CMAK with Stage 2 Clutch and Lightweight Flywheel

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