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wannafbody 07-01-2012 03:56 PM

Pull up harnesses...
 
I currently have a new set of G-force pull down 3 inch harnesses. Does anyone makes a set of 3 inch pull up harnesses? I'm thinking that they might be easier to pull tighter.

curly 07-01-2012 04:05 PM

Have you tried threading them through the harness holes and then pulling them up?

If you're set on pull-up though, G-force makes them. IIRC I always saw a difference in FIA rating that turned me off of them, it could be that they just left off descriptors when it came to writing the specs for the pull-up, but it's worth looking in to before you make the switch.

wannafbody 07-01-2012 05:42 PM

I'm in the process of getting the seat and harnesses mounted in the car. I think I'm going to install the pull down harnesses and see how they work and then consider a change if tightening them is an issue.

I found them listed at saferacer. Thanks

Handy Man 07-01-2012 06:50 PM

Pull downs (routed through the holes in the seat and tightened by pulling up) are usually easier to use than pull ups.

GDSpeed 07-01-2012 08:18 PM

G-Force does make pull-up harness with 3" webbing, but they weren't submitted to the FIA for 5-year cert. like the pull-down harnesses were (that should only matter to you if you're racing, most of the time) - they're 2 yr. SFI belts.

The action of pull-ups are attractive in theory but a pain in the ass in reality, because the adjusters on P/U belts usually fall between the seat and trans tunnel/rocker panel. They're more for use in open wheelers. Schroth Profi II's have adjusters closer to the camlock, but they're $$$.

wannafbody 07-01-2012 08:24 PM


Originally Posted by GDSpeed (Post 897882)
G-Force does make pull-up harness with 3" webbing, but they weren't submitted to the FIA for 5-year cert. like the pull-down harnesses were (that should only matter to you if you're racing, most of the time) - they're 2 yr. SFI belts.

The action of pull-ups are attractive in theory but a pain in the ass in reality, because the adjusters on P/U belts usually fall between the seat and trans tunnel/rocker panel. They're more for use in open wheelers. Schroth Profi II's have adjusters closer to the camlock, but they're $$$.


That's good info cause that's where the concern is regarding length of adjustment side to side.

Ben 07-01-2012 08:30 PM

I have the same pulldown harnesses and do not have any issues pulling them tight. As noted, the pullups don't carry the 5 year FIA cert.

Leafy 07-01-2012 09:13 PM

I only use pull up lap and sub belts because pull down are impossible to use in formula cars. With G-force you dont get the complete belt life and you also have the death trap g-force cam lock, I've had them fail to release (non-operator error we needed tools to get it undone) and also look like it was reset, but internally it didnt reset all the way or something and the straps clip in but dont stay in. Crow is a good cheap brand of harness, but if you can swing the money for them Schroth are amazing.


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