Racing Carabiners
09-17-2018, 09:59 PM
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Racing Carabiners
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I'm fitting new harnesses that I have and the fit is tight in my car, and noticed the Sparco harnesses can be purchased with a carabiner system for attaching to mounting brackets. They're the only ones I've seen with this option, and wonder if anyone knows where I can find the carabiner separately. I've searched with no luck so hoping someone here has a suggestion. The reason I am interested is that the carabiner seems to be a much easier install/removal option compared to standard clip-in style, particularly if you use safety wire to ensure they remain closed. I have a street legal car, so the mounting points will be used for both street and track belts. I can't get through tech inspection with a single set of harnesses that work for both street and track (5-point min on track, traditional release buckle for street). Any suggestions appreciated. My current setup is a 6-point system for track, and a 4-point ASM style for street. Since I have no air bags, I'm not inclined to use the OEM for street and the seats are fixed back, and don't have original mounting points anyway.
I'm fitting new harnesses that I have and the fit is tight in my car, and noticed the Sparco harnesses can be purchased with a carabiner system for attaching to mounting brackets. They're the only ones I've seen with this option, and wonder if anyone knows where I can find the carabiner separately. I've searched with no luck so hoping someone here has a suggestion. The reason I am interested is that the carabiner seems to be a much easier install/removal option compared to standard clip-in style, particularly if you use safety wire to ensure they remain closed. I have a street legal car, so the mounting points will be used for both street and track belts. I can't get through tech inspection with a single set of harnesses that work for both street and track (5-point min on track, traditional release buckle for street). Any suggestions appreciated. My current setup is a 6-point system for track, and a 4-point ASM style for street. Since I have no air bags, I'm not inclined to use the OEM for street and the seats are fixed back, and don't have original mounting points anyway.
09-17-2018, 10:56 PM
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Can you provide a link for this. That is an interesting concept as pulling them tight is sometimes difficult!
09-17-2018, 11:28 PM
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Here's a link to the Sparco setup with carabiners - https://www.sparcousa.com/6-point-3-hans-steel
They're FIA, so the carabiner use has to have been tested. Just frustrated I can't find the actual carabiners separate. Can't imagine there's anything unique about the belt that allows them to be used together.
They're FIA, so the carabiner use has to have been tested. Just frustrated I can't find the actual carabiners separate. Can't imagine there's anything unique about the belt that allows them to be used together.
09-18-2018, 07:43 AM
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I see these listed in Schroth hardware catalog without a part number. I just ordered a new harness yesterday from Stable Energies who were very knowledgeable and helpful. Any good distributor should be able to answer your question.
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