Update on new Schroth Harnesses - Page 15

bigjae1976 · 09-05-2012, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by CatchM3IfYouCan181

Spoke to HMS last week and they advised me to get the rally 4 harness. rec'd already and installing today (pics to follow). Will try em out at this weekend.

No offense but this is old news. Many have them in their car already. I have only one on the driver's side and its great!

CatchM3IfYouCan181 · 09-05-2012, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by bigjae1976

No offense but this is old news. Many have them in their car already. I have only one on the driver's side and its great!

no offense taken. i just didn't understand why there were so many updates on this post when we all know that Schroth wasn't coming out with an E92 specific harness. lol the new M3 is already coming out, that harness may come out before the e92's ever does. How do you like the rally 4's?

bigjae1976 · 09-05-2012, 10:13 AM

They work great. Only bad thing is you have to leave them in the car. Not a big deal though and very worth that minor inconvenience.

CatchM3IfYouCan181 · 09-05-2012, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by bigjae1976

They work great. Only bad thing is you have to leave them in the car. Not a big deal though and very worth that minor inconvenience.

on the street you use the regular seat belt, is it annoying to have the harness on the seat still?

LiM3y · 09-05-2012, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by CatchM3IfYouCan181

on the street you use the regular seat belt, is it annoying to have the harness on the seat still?

You can wrap the lap belt around the back of the seat, and hook to the shoulder straps with a short bungee cord.

VictorH · 09-05-2012, 05:44 PM

I've now used the Quick-fit Pro for the last few days on the street. There are ways to get the lap belt tighter including raising the seat, I will just have to see what my headroom is like with a helmet.

Belt use is great, easy in and easy out. Convenience factor of being able to remove the belts in seconds is huge and the residual belt hook-ups are of no consequence and don't interfere with anything. So far so good, Road Atlanta test this coming weekend.

paradocs98 · 09-05-2012, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by VictorH

I've now used the Quick-fit Pro for the last few days on the street. There are ways to get the lap belt tighter including raising the seat, I will just have to see what my headroom is like with a helmet.

Belt use is great, easy in and easy out. Convenience factor of being able to remove the belts in seconds is huge and the residual belt hook-ups are of no consequence and don't interfere with anything. So far so good, Road Atlanta test this coming weekend.

Used it at Lime Rock Park yesterday, and it worked quite well. Definitely kept me more secure in the seat. I agree that the lap belt needs to have more available adjustment to make it a bit tighter without riding up. The HANS takes a little getting used to--it's almost like being a horse with blinders on. You really have to rely on your mirrors, and be aware of traffic coming off the track when you are entering the hot pits from the paddock. Now I know why people back into their parking spots in the paddock--once you have your helmet and HANS on with the harnesses secured, getting prepared for a run, you can't look over your shoulder to back out of your spot.

bigjae1976 · 09-05-2012, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by paradocs98

Used it at Lime Rock Park yesterday, and it worked quite well. Definitely kept me more secure in the seat. I agree that the lap belt needs to have more available adjustment to make it a bit tighter without riding up. The HANS takes a little getting used to--it's almost like being a horse with blinders on. You really have to rely on your mirrors, and be aware of traffic coming off the track when you are entering the hot pits from the paddock. Now I know why people back into their parking spots in the paddock--once you have your helmet and HANS on with the harnesses secured, getting prepared for a run, you can't look over your shoulder to back out of your spot.

Yeah, some store had a similar device to the HANS that allowed better side vision. Might wanna sell me that POS HANS and get that.

leo95se · 09-05-2012, 10:24 PM

I changed the outside mount from the seat to the seat belt slider. Still fits well. I agree with the issues about riding up your lap, not sure if it can be corrected but I'll play around and see of better fitment can be had.

1MOREMOD · 09-05-2012, 10:52 PM

where is the lower lap belt supposed to cross your body, across your nuts? i thought it went about at belt line of your pants.

bigjae1976 · 09-05-2012, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by chriszeh

where is the lower lap belt supposed to cross your body, across your nuts? i thought it went about at belt line of your pants.

Kind of below your belt line. The instructions give a good description and pic.

adc · 09-06-2012, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by chriszeh

where is the lower lap belt supposed to cross your body, across your nuts? i thought it went about at belt line of your pants.

More like across your ovaries?

bigjae1976 · 09-06-2012, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by adc

More like across your ovaries?

I damned near fell out of my chair! This thread has been way too serious for way too long.

1MOREMOD · 09-06-2012, 08:41 AM

Are you suggesting I drive like a girl?

is anyone using the rods that go thru the strap ends to pull the belt tighter?

LiM3y · 09-06-2012, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by chriszeh

where is the lower lap belt supposed to cross your body, across your nuts? i thought it went about at belt line of your pants.

You can get belt extensions to accommodate this set up.
I have the catalog number for those who need it too...

bigjae1976 · 09-06-2012, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by chriszeh

Are you suggesting I drive like a girl?

is anyone using the rods that go thru the strap ends to pull the belt tighter?

I thought that's what they're for?

1MOREMOD · 09-06-2012, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by bigjae1976

I thought that's what they're for?

right did anyone purchase them as they are extra to help with the tightening process? lot of discussion about getting the belt tight havent heard anyone mention their use.

LiM3y · 09-06-2012, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by chriszeh

right did anyone purchase them as they are extra to help with the tightening process? lot of discussion about getting the belt tight havent heard anyone mention their use.

I bought them with the Rallye 3...and I don't see how one can get the straps really tight without them, especially wearing cool driving gloves. I also bought the shoulder pads as the belts dig into my neck (too much rugby and football!) when tight

You have to tap them with a hammer to get them to lock/click closed

1MOREMOD · 09-06-2012, 10:30 AM

what are you hitting with a hammer?

LiM3y · 09-06-2012, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by chriszeh

what are you hitting with a hammer?

The Schroth tightening bars for their harnesses...

http://www.schrothracing.com/store/T...s/tuning-grips

1MOREMOD · 09-06-2012, 11:57 AM

arent they part of the belt and laying across your chest and lap? how can you beat them with a hammer?

bigjae1976 · 09-06-2012, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by chriszeh

right did anyone purchase them as they are extra to help with the tightening process? lot of discussion about getting the belt tight havent heard anyone mention their use.

I don't think they are necessary unless you lack thumbs. I don't have the bars on my ralleye 4 and I can get the harness tight. I do have to tighten the lap belt down with the door open.

09-05-2012, 10:13 AM	#311
bigjae1976 Brigadier General Drives: 04 330Ci, 11 E90 M3 Individual Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 4,046 iTrader: (8)	They work great. Only bad thing is you have to leave them in the car. Not a big deal though and very worth that minor inconvenience. __________________

09-05-2012, 10:52 PM	#318
1MOREMOD Major General Drives: at a moderate pace Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: garage Posts: 6,493 iTrader: (3)	where is the lower lap belt supposed to cross your body, across your nuts? i thought it went about at belt line of your pants. __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings & bearings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster knob\|Euro header\|Eisenmann sport\|K&N c.a.i.\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|CSL brakes\|RS19s\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|race pulleys\|BMWpedals\|Apex studs\|1995 Ford Probe gt chump car\|

09-06-2012, 08:41 AM	#322
1MOREMOD Major General Drives: at a moderate pace Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: garage Posts: 6,493 iTrader: (3)	Are you suggesting I drive like a girl? is anyone using the rods that go thru the strap ends to pull the belt tighter? __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings & bearings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster knob\|Euro header\|Eisenmann sport\|K&N c.a.i.\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|CSL brakes\|RS19s\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|race pulleys\|BMWpedals\|Apex studs\|1995 Ford Probe gt chump car\|

09-06-2012, 10:30 AM	#327
1MOREMOD Major General Drives: at a moderate pace Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: garage Posts: 6,493 iTrader: (3)	what are you hitting with a hammer? __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings & bearings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster knob\|Euro header\|Eisenmann sport\|K&N c.a.i.\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|CSL brakes\|RS19s\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|race pulleys\|BMWpedals\|Apex studs\|1995 Ford Probe gt chump car\|

09-06-2012, 11:57 AM	#329
1MOREMOD Major General Drives: at a moderate pace Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: garage Posts: 6,493 iTrader: (3)	arent they part of the belt and laying across your chest and lap? how can you beat them with a hammer? __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings & bearings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster knob\|Euro header\|Eisenmann sport\|K&N c.a.i.\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|CSL brakes\|RS19s\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|race pulleys\|BMWpedals\|Apex studs\|1995 Ford Probe gt chump car\|

09-05-2012, 05:44 PM	#314
VictorH Lieutenant Drives: '09 M3 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SC Posts: 546 iTrader: (1)	I've now used the Quick-fit Pro for the last few days on the street. There are ways to get the lap belt tighter including raising the seat, I will just have to see what my headroom is like with a helmet. Belt use is great, easy in and easy out. Convenience factor of being able to remove the belts in seconds is huge and the residual belt hook-ups are of no consequence and don't interfere with anything. So far so good, Road Atlanta test this coming weekend.

09-05-2012, 10:24 PM	#317
leo95se First Lieutenant Drives: 09 JB e92, Q5 and passat Join Date: May 2009 Location: CT Posts: 372 iTrader: (1)	I changed the outside mount from the seat to the seat belt slider. Still fits well. I agree with the issues about riding up your lap, not sure if it can be corrected but I'll play around and see of better fitment can be had.

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