paulashy Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I'm looking to for a bucket seat and 5 point harness in my 350z just wondering how easy fitting the harnesses are and where other people have anchored the harnesses without a cage Cheers Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chubby Ninja Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 You can buy a harness bar that runs along the back of the seats but its quite expensive for what it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A9H-RX Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 You can buy a harness bar that runs along the back of the seats but its quite expensive for what it is I was gonna say same thing. US eBay, there £130'ish posted which I thought was quite reasonable.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chubby Ninja Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 You can buy a harness bar that runs along the back of the seats but its quite expensive for what it is I was gonna say same thing. US eBay, there £130'ish posted which I thought was quite reasonable.. I didnt know you could get them so cheap. Thats a pretty good price. I may get one sooner than i thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A9H-RX Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nissan-350Z-Z33-02-07-JDM-Rear-Harness-Bar-Bars-Rear-Cross-Bar-Bars-42mm-/230869574043 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulashy Posted August 20, 2013 Author Share Posted August 20, 2013 Cheers that's not too bad then they a pretty easy fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A9H-RX Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Cheers that's not too bad then they a pretty easy fit? Looks pretty straight forward to me. Unbolt and original top seatbelt mounts, bolt the bar in place.. Not sure where you would mount the lower seat belt mounts though by the seat? Or middle if you want to run 5 point? Was going to cross that bridge when I get round to installing one myself lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulashy Posted August 20, 2013 Author Share Posted August 20, 2013 Yeah not to sure where those could be held in place have sent the seller a message asking a few questions so hopefully ill get a reply explaining all, I want to use harnesses for trackdays but still try and retain my standard belts for daily use but not sure if this is going to be possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A9H-RX Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Yeah not to sure where those could be held in place have sent the seller a message asking a few questions so hopefully ill get a reply explaining all, I want to use harnesses for trackdays but still try and retain my standard belts for daily use but not sure if this is going to be possible Not sure it will if the bar mounts in place of original seat belt mounts. unless you mount a roll cage in the back but that requires more dosh.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 ^^ I wouldn't buy that harness bar, as it doesn't have support rods...if you have a look at sparco harness bar - you'll see what I mean! I was looking into them quite a bit, and cheapest was the sparco one, but after delivery/custom charges you looking at around £400-500! In the end I bought cusco half cage and was planning to weld an additional bar to it to use as harness bar, but decided agains it and just welded 5 eye bolts onto rear strut bar! Check out my build thread for more info and pics http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/64146-vlads-nismo-small-update-page-5-15072013/page__st__120#entry1104358 Also have 2 brand new pairs of OMP side mounts, let me know if you need them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 GraffitiMotorsport harness bar is nice by the way BCR looks like Sparco, but they didn't design support rods currectly, so they don't reach floor, which makes it pretty much a cheap copy just like the one in above eBay link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulashy Posted August 20, 2013 Author Share Posted August 20, 2013 Ok cheers ill look into it how much was the half cage if you don't mind me asking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Be careful with running half-cages: Depending on where the bar sits and how close it is to your head, you may end up in the situation where you need to wear a helmet every time you drive just in case. It was something I had to look at myself very carefully with the MX5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 ^^ what he said! Cusco Half a cage was £400 delivered, waited 2months tho as its from Japan, ordered via Coordsport! I think they wait till they have full container, before shipping it from Japan! RHDJapan sells them as well, I think they just sent it out when you order it, but postage would be more then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlh Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 ^^ I wouldn't buy that harness bar, as it doesn't have support rods...if you have a look at sparco harness bar - you'll see what I mean! The Sparco bar doesn't have support rods either. The pictures you see online are generic. I bought one for my 2005 Z and returned it due to fitment issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A9H-RX Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Seems fitting harnesses isn't as straight forward as I thought... lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Hmmm I'm pretty sure I saw few pics on US forum with sparco bar fitted with support rods! And people said it was perfect figment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A9H-RX Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Couple found in this search with support struts https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=350z+harness+bar&rlz=1C1ARAB_en__504GB546&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hl=en&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&ei=fG0TUoqLMNCShgf-x4GoBA&biw=924&bih=494&sei=IG4TUqGTLsa7hAeGl4DQDQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Candy blue one is graffitiM bar, they fit ok and look good as well! as far as i remember- they are 1piecr bar, so quite large=expensive to ship! . From my research - you only got 2 good options - Sparco or GraffitiMotorsport! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A9H-RX Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Candy blue one is graffitiM bar, they fit ok and look good as well! as far as i remember- they are 1piecr bar, so quite large=expensive to ship! . From my research - you only got 2 good options - Sparco or GraffitiMotorsport! How easy to fit though as I could imagine very tight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Can't see it being that hard! Seat out-to make more space and make it easier! I spent about 8hrs putting my cage in...was a bit hard and tight, but straight forward! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djtimo Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Guys I would run a half cage or full cage with bucket and harness, You dont want to roll and have the roof come in and you not being able to bend out the way due to the harness. Go for a custom rear cage like mine Stiffen the car, harness bar and safe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A9H-RX Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Guys I would run a half cage or full cage with bucket and harness, You dont want to roll and have the roof come in and you not being able to bend out the way due to the harness. Go for a custom rear cage like mine Stiffen the car, harness bar and safe How deep do the pockets need to be for that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djtimo Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Guys I would run a half cage or full cage with bucket and harness, You dont want to roll and have the roof come in and you not being able to bend out the way due to the harness. Go for a custom rear cage like mine Stiffen the car, harness bar and safe How deep do the pockets need to be for that? Not that bad man, My custom half cage was less than a grand fitted and its basically half the 350z FIA spec race cage with a few extra gussets and harness bar. Well worth it IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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