Update on new Schroth Harnesses

[1MOREMOD]

Got confirmation today that this product is close to arrival. Taking preorders shortly and should see first units within next month or 2. Talked to rep about the lap belt issue not tightening enough and he thought there wouldn't be any more adjusment in the M3 belt so don't know if switching makes any sense.

[Karura]

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

Got confirmation today that this product is close to arrival. Taking preorders shortly and should see first units within next month or 2. Talked to rep about the lap belt issue not tightening enough and he thought there wouldn't be any more adjusment in the M3 belt so don't know if switching makes any sense.

Good news, I really hope it's going to happen this time. I suspect the two harnesses might even be identical

[1MOREMOD]

Originally Posted by Karura

Good news, I really hope it's going to happen this time. I suspect the two harnesses might even be identical

That was the impression I got. May just wait and buy something else that bolts in when I get seats.

[vasillalov]

Hello Everyone,

I was linked to this thread from another forum and after reading the last 10 pages here I just wanted to confirm that:

1. The Mini R55 Quick Fit Pro will fit on the E90
2. That Schroth is getting ready to release harnesses for the M3 soon. Do we know if it will be for the E90, the E92 or both?

Thank you for your time in advance!

[adc]

1. The Mini R55 Quick Fit Pro will fit on the E90

Yes.

You can find pics from my sedan somewhere in this thread.

[dustman]

I agree with you having just attended my first track day in the M3.....what pads do you all use and are they ok for DD which is 99% of my cars use?

Originally Posted by adc

It's not unsafe, just uncomfortable for DD. you're belted in so tight that you cannot reach the door handle if the door fully opens, or reach in th back seat for a wallet, or in the glovebox etc.

And if you don't plan to ever run a HANS device in this car, then you simply don't need that version.

I feel that in the order of importance of all the mods I did for the track, brake pads come first, harness comes second and wheels/tires third.

[LiM3y]

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

Got confirmation today that this product is close to arrival. Taking preorders shortly and should see first units within next month or 2. Talked to rep about the lap belt issue not tightening enough and he thought there wouldn't be any more adjusment in the M3 belt so don't know if switching makes any sense.

Noob!
LOL!

I got one coming to me...they said it was in the post...

[neilvosko]

the bmw and the mini Pro version look so similar.
http://www.hmsmotorsport.com/store/s...-pro-mini#2316

whats the difference between the two?

[1MOREMOD]

Originally Posted by LiM3y

Noob!
LOL!

I got one coming to me...they said it was in the post...

what you dont believe them this time?

[aleckzandr]

For those of you with e92s:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=805180

I will believe the Quick Fit pros when I ~see~ them. I've heard the "ready for spring" story before. I do hope it's true though.

[adc]

Originally Posted by dustman

I agree with you having just attended my first track day in the M3.....what pads do you all use and are they ok for DD which is 99% of my cars use?

I personally use Pagid RS19 yellow, and they're endurance pads - although they are very rotor friendly, IMO they are not really suited for daily driving. The type of pad might vary with your speed level on track and your budget, so I would suggest you ask this question in a separate thread lest you want it to get drowned in the murky waters of this thread.

[surlynkid]

Nothing is every simple. So, I just received the mini quick fit harnesses for both seats. The passenger seat unit seems fine, but the buckle on the driver's side looks like this. It will not clip into the OEM receptacle for the lap belt. What am I missing? The passenger lap belt buckle does not look like this. It looks like the regular BMW ones in the car. It does not have this double hole setup.

[adc]

Originally Posted by surlynkid

Nothing is every simple. So, I just received the mini quick fit harnesses for both seats. The passenger seat unit seems fine, but the buckle on the driver's side looks like this. It will not clip into the OEM receptacle for the lap belt. What am I missing? The passenger lap belt buckle does not look like this. It looks like the regular BMW ones in the car. It does not have this double hole setup.

Does it say MINI in the documentation? maybe they've sent you the wrong one, because my driver side does not look at all like that...

[El Bimmer]

I hope there is an update on the e90/e92 Harness. For now I purchased the Schroth Rallye 4 Quick Fit Harness for MINI Cooper, which is better than nothing. With my current stock seatbelt, I move too much and thats locking down the seal belt. I got my harness from Soloracer and its much cheaper than what I've seen in other websites.
http://soloracerdotcom.stores.yahoo....nirallye4.html

[surlynkid]

Originally Posted by El Bimmer

I hope there is an update on the e90/e92 Harness. For now I purchased the Schroth Rallye 4 Quick Fit Harness for MINI Cooper, which is better than nothing. With my current stock seatbelt, I move too much and thats locking down the seal belt. I got my harness from Soloracer and its much cheaper than what I've seen in other websites.
http://soloracerdotcom.stores.yahoo....nirallye4.html

yes, brett at soloracer offers better pricing. $15 less for the pair and free shipping. that is $30 less than other vendors. good guy to work with as well.

[El Bimmer]

Originally Posted by surlynkid

yes, brett at soloracer offers better pricing. $15 less for the pair and free shipping. that is $30 less than other vendors. good guy to work with as well.

Actually I've seen the very same for 335 in other sites.

[1MOREMOD]

i have a quik fit pro out of my e90 if anyone is interested in this mod. loved it.

[adc]

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

i have a quik fit pro out of my e90 if anyone is interested in this mod. loved it.

What happened to your car, man?

[AMPowerJ]

Originally Posted by surlynkid

Nothing is every simple. So, I just received the mini quick fit harnesses for both seats. The passenger seat unit seems fine, but the buckle on the driver's side looks like this. It will not clip into the OEM receptacle for the lap belt. What am I missing? The passenger lap belt buckle does not look like this. It looks like the regular BMW ones in the car. It does not have this double hole setup.

You have to cut those two little triangle tabs off the plastic buckle on either side of the metal prong. They keep the buckle from fully engaging and locking in the belt receptacle. I think I had to cut them off on both of my buckles. Apparently Schroth is not consistent on the buckles they use. It was an easy fix though with a wire cutter. Just take your time and it will look OEM when you are finished.

[surlynkid]

Originally Posted by AMPowerJ

You have to cut those two little triangle tabs off the plastic buckle on either side of the metal prong. They keep the buckle from fully engaging and locking in the belt receptacle. I think I had to cut them off on both of my buckles. Apparently Schroth is not consistent on the buckles they use. It was an easy fix though with a wire cutter. Just take your time and it will look OEM when you are finished.

Actually, I found out that it is a buckle for an R50/R52/R53 mini sewn into a belt for an R55/R56/R57 harness. The QC at Schroth did not catch it. This was a simple mistake by Schroth in the U.S. assembly facility.

[1MOREMOD]

are e46 seat belt receptacles same as e9x? just picked one up and thinking i may be able to use my mini harness in it.

[FrenchBoy]

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

are e46 seat belt receptacles same as e9x? just picked one up and thinking i may be able to use my mini harness in it.

No they are not. That's why the Quickfit harness for the E46 does not fit the E9X