Mikevv Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Hi guys, I was wondering if there was a way to get a harness styled seatbelt into a MK2 nismo? The seats have the cut outs and I think they look friggen awesome, might even stop me slouching in my seat too! The only down side is most harnesses ( obviously ) require mounting at the bottom through the side of the seat, my question is as follows Is there a way to avoid this without buying new seats? I don't really fancy that idea, and I don't want to cut up the interior to make them fit either. I think I know the answer already but just throwing it out there cause I really want harnesses hehehe but I can't/dont want to cut up the interior for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Harness-styled seatbelt? Do you just mean harnesses? You can use regular harnesses on those seats, you just bring the lapbelts over where the existing lapbelt would go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikevv Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 Harness-styled seatbelt? Do you just mean harnesses? You can use regular harnesses on those seats, you just bring the lapbelts over where the existing lapbelt would go. Yeah I meant harnesses, just over thinking I guess So I just get a harness bar in the back and it's all good? Never done this before so I want to make sure I get it all right before I buy stuff :S Can it be done without cutting into stuff? just a case of bolt in and bolt out? I'm trying to watch this but the camera work is so bad I can barely tell whats happening without sound ( at work with no speakers ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Yup, in theory you just bolt the harness bar in, wrap the harnesses around that, then bolt the lower lap belts into the existing seat belt mounting points wherever they're located. You may need longer bolts though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikevv Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 Awesome. That's what I thought, however the Mrs doesn't like the idea cause of her personal airbags... she's worried it will hurt. Surely you can set them a bit loose like a normal seat belt, cause the 1mm gap between the harness and your body will be taken up in the event of a crash anyways? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richf Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Without being too personal , if she is a bit busty then she wont fit harnesses comfortable , they need to be tight you cant set them loose, you can just fit one on the drivers seat , you can even retain your seat belt and just switch when you feel like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 No, harnesses must ALWAYS be done up tight enough so that they pin you to the seat. Otherwise you run the very real risk of slipping out in a crash (submarining) which can cause horrendous damage to the person. If you can move away from the seat, they're not tight enough. But they're perfectly comfortable anyway, they actually support you in the right places more so can be more comfortable than a seat belt which lets you slouch. Unless she's a GG cup (in which case pxplxz), she'll be absolutely fine. Rich is right, keep the stock belts as well and then she can wear those instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikevv Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 (edited) Okay well its good to find out now that it must be done up, deffo want to keep the stock belts if I can then No pics for you buddy I'm assuming a 4 point is fine, or do I need a 6 point? Many people are saying avoid a 5 point because of degloving - Thanks google Edited April 26, 2017 by Mikevv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 6 point is ideal, but 4 point is fine too as long as it's done up snugly. I run 4 points in my cars, put it that way. 6 points will require you to add additional mounting points for the crotch straps, which probably isn't something you want to do I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattross1313 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Mike, someone makes harness bars that replace the silver strut bar behind the seats. It's just made from a better material to allow harnesses. This then looks stock and you don't have to hack at any plastic trim. I think a saw it on the370.com forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikevv Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 Yeah, I will deffo not be going 6 point then, 4 point should be ample for "daily" use - I don't track my car Thanks Matt, seen a few on there, but they're all in the US I want a tried a tested product that I can order and it arrives, bolt it in one afternoon and then enjoy Having said that, I found a thread on here with a guy whos mate made him one, so I have contacted them to see what they can do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikevv Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 I know this is just a bit silly now, but is it really an issue with the MK2 Recaro's ? Some people say that OEM seats are just for show and don't actually support harnesses despite having the holes cut? Also they recline which is meant to be a no no?? I just want all my ducks in a row before committing to having one made up/buying one with all the harness accessories etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 You definitely want to check that the cut outs can support harnesses, I can't see a reclining seat being an issue as long as it's in a normal position. Obviously laid flat back would be dangerous, but then it would be with the normal seat belts too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richf Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 I think there is an argument that harnesses should never be used with reclining seats but i never paid any attention to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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