GT3 seats shoulder harness hole question
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GT3 seats shoulder harness hole question
Went to 5 point harness in my car with the 996 GT3 seats for DE days with a DAS rollbar. I'm only 5'8" and the problem is my shoulders don't come to the top of the shoulder harness holes in the seats. So when all strapped in, the shoulder belts hit the lower edge of the shoulder hole then down to my shoulders. While this keeps me back in the seat, it is too loose at the top of my shoulder and especially with a neck restraint, allows it to move since there isn't much pressure running over the top of the device.
Is there a way to bolster the seat bottom or will this require different seats to be right? Raising the seat won't change the relationship of my shoulder to the holes.
appreciate any input.
bill
Is there a way to bolster the seat bottom or will this require different seats to be right? Raising the seat won't change the relationship of my shoulder to the holes.
appreciate any input.
bill
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Went to 5 point harness in my car with the 996 GT3 seats for DE days with a DAS rollbar. I'm only 5'8" and the problem is my shoulders don't come to the top of the shoulder harness holes in the seats. So when all strapped in, the shoulder belts hit the lower edge of the shoulder hole then down to my shoulders. While this keeps me back in the seat, it is too loose at the top of my shoulder and especially with a neck restraint, allows it to move since there isn't much pressure running over the top of the device.
Is there a way to bolster the seat bottom or will this require different seats to be right? Raising the seat won't change the relationship of my shoulder to the holes.
appreciate any input.
bill
Is there a way to bolster the seat bottom or will this require different seats to be right? Raising the seat won't change the relationship of my shoulder to the holes.
appreciate any input.
bill
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#5
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Not an expert here, but maybe try a fatter (double) seat cushion?
#6
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thanks Bill - not sure if I can enlarge them and come up with something cosmetically good. And the seats are valuable so I might just list them and get something right sized.
hf1, I thought about that too, but anything soft would just compress with much force on it. I think it would have to be something solid added to the bottom of the seat and I'm worried about the bandaid approach with unpredictable results.
hf1, I thought about that too, but anything soft would just compress with much force on it. I think it would have to be something solid added to the bottom of the seat and I'm worried about the bandaid approach with unpredictable results.
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I think it would have to be something solid added to the bottom of the seat and I'm worried about the bandaid approach with unpredictable results.
If this is also a street car, it would be great to find a solution with these seats. If not, probably best to replace them with race seats that fit you properly.
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#8
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That is what my wife did. Purchased some automotive alcantara and made fatter cushions. She is 5'3" I am a little over 6' I need to remove the cushion and sit on the shell otherwise my head hits. I am actually pulling the GT3 seats and selling mine. The new car has no sunroof so I can change everything.
#9
As you've already stated, the bandaid approach to this fix is not the solution. Being on track with students many a time and seeing first hand when safety counts, DO NOT short cut it. Use a seat that was designed from the get go for the specific purpose and fits your body type. I'd also reconsider 5 points, as most sanctioning bodies are going to 6 pt harnesses. I don't know who you'll run with re DE, but most organizations want same set up for the passenger seat.
Just passing along what I know. I personally check out my students car if it looks suspect or doesn't fit me, we find another instructor. Its that simple to limit the inherent risks.
Just passing along what I know. I personally check out my students car if it looks suspect or doesn't fit me, we find another instructor. Its that simple to limit the inherent risks.
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As you've already stated, the bandaid approach to this fix is not the solution. Being on track with students many a time and seeing first hand when safety counts, DO NOT short cut it. Use a seat that was designed from the get go for the specific purpose and fits your body type. I'd also reconsider 5 points, as most sanctioning bodies are going to 6 pt harnesses. I don't know who you'll run with re DE, but most organizations want same set up for the passenger seat.
Just passing along what I know. I personally check out my students car if it looks suspect or doesn't fit me, we find another instructor. Its that simple to limit the inherent risks.
Just passing along what I know. I personally check out my students car if it looks suspect or doesn't fit me, we find another instructor. Its that simple to limit the inherent risks.
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I do not think of adding pads as band aid, unless you need to raise yourself several inches which means the wrong seat.
6 point harness is more comfortable and safer (?) in case of a hard frontal hit. I have not heard that any organization disallows 5 point in DE.
Good luck
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Appreciate all the input from the group. No offense meant by 'bandaid' term. My own experience has just been the more 'improvised' a solution the more room to make errors. Doing a bit more research found the following thread with some useful links to seat inserts as well.
https://rennlist.com/forums/racing-a...e-forward.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/racing-a...e-forward.html