DeTomaso Mailing List: October 97, Message #199
     



From: 	DZYNRDUO@aol.com

Subject: Re: Camlock Seatbelts

Date: 	Wed, 8 Oct 1997 15:58:48 +0000





Shane,



I'm not a racer, but I do have harnesses in my Pantera.  6  months

ago I switched over from Simpson 4-points to Schroth  4-points.

The reason I chose the Schroth is that they are the ONLY 

harnessbelt in America that's STREET-LEGAL! (or so they say).

In my area (Orange County, CA) the cops WILL pull you over

if they suspect you are using non-certified harnesses on the

street. The reason they meet American standard FMVSS 209

for use on public roads is that they have an ASM (anti-sub-marining)

device in one of the shoulder straps.

The Schroth belts come in 3-point and  4-point with a lap buckle

and red pushbutton, or 5 & 6-point with a rotary-cam lap buckle.

All the models have the ASM device.  I don't  think ANY camlock

belt is legal for road use (including their's) because the Feds want 

you to have the pushbutton buckle in case they have to peel you

out of the car after a crash.

If you want to reach them, their number is (800) 884-BELT.   

So far, mine are working out great.



Bryan S.



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>Shane wrote:

>All,

>

>	I'm going to invest in a 5-point harness for self and passenger.

>I want to buy a camlock system, so am seeking advice on units to

>consider.  As I am seeking "convenience" in a 5-pt harness, a camlock

>is the way to go.  Also, some systems advertize "easy-adjustable" options.

>Are they worthwhile?

>	As for mounting it, I will probably go the easy route of

>using the bolt-on bar behind the seats.  If there are any altenatives

>to this, that do not require welding, roll cages, etc, please let

>me know.

>	So you racers out there, what do you use, and advice for a newbie,

>please!

>	Shane Ingate in San Diego