dehavens

My Harnesses have expired and I have been searching all the internets for new replacements.

Is anybody selling new Schroth Harnesses at a discount? Maybe a Rennlist or PCA discount? It seems like every online retailer has the exact same prices.

Thanks!

Steve Weiner-Rennsport Systems

Which ones are you looking for??

Bill L Seifert

I got my FIA Schroth Clubman belts from HMS Motorsports in Mass. I think. Phone-978-774-1615. They were $200, and have been on my car for a year and 11 races, including the Runoffs, and they were the best belts I have used. I use to use G Force with Cam Loc, but I like the Schroth better, and they are camlocs also.

By the way, I use to live on the corner of Roberts and West Main Street in Franklin, Tn. Haven't been there in a while.

Bill Seifert

Seth Thomas

HMS is the importer for Schroth harnesses. If that is what you are looking for give them a call.

BimmerWorld also carries a full line of Schroth harnesses and can help you with any questions you might have on the differences in the products along with how to install them

dehavens

I have had no problem finding people selling the harnesses... just looking for a discount I think the clubman would be fine especially since I need two sets. I have been using Teamtech harnesses.

I grew up in Franklin and live a few miles from there. If you haven't been here in a while you wouldn't recognize the place. i think we now have one of every restaurant.

ApexPerformance

Our best seller is the Profi-II 6 - it comes with a 2" lapbelt so you can cinch the laps tighter around the hips. The belt can be ordered with the standard 3" shoulder belts or the 2" shoulder belts that Schroth recommends with a HANS device.

Here's the link to our Schroth harnesses page:

http://www.apexperformance.net/cartg...t.asp?scat=211

The Clubman only comes with 3" laps and 3" shoulders and the hardware/adjusters are heavier. You also need to order the mounting hardware if it's a new install (eyebolts/backup plates/bolts etc.).

Any ??, feel free to contact us.

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gbaker

Probably the strongest harness on the market: http://www.hookerharness.com/racing.php

cello

Following with interest.

I don't want to hijack here, but I think this question is related to the OP so..

Is there a real difference between harnesses ? That is, is there a real reason (other than HANS compatible, sizing, etc) to buy a 'Schroth' over a 'G-Force', just for example ??

Honest question from a person new to same.

gbaker

Only if you hit something.

"Certified" harnesses are subjected to rather low loads in pass/fail tests. If you wish to be protected in a high impact -- with a reasonable safety factor thrown in -- you need to double those numbers. Once the safety issue is addressed it's a matter of features and cost.

ApexPerformance

The more expensive harnesses usually come with all the mounting hardware and offer more choices (pull-up, pull-down, bolt-in, snap-in, HANS shoulders).

For example, Gforce makes 5 and 6 point FIA harnesses. However, you have to order the pull-down lap belt style if you want the FIA certification (FIA good for 5 years). These harnesses come with bolt-in ends and you supply the bolts and backup plates if needed. If you want snap-in ends, you have to purchase the snaphooks & eyebolts separately.

The Schroth Profi harnesses can be configured as pull up or pull down lap & includes all mounting hardware. Schroth also offers the "HANS" 2" shoulder option. Gforce does not. The Schroth hardware is light-weight and the webbing is softer.

To be honest, we use a HANS and just use the standard 3" belts. However, some customers prefer the 2" shoulder belt as it lays smoother/flatter over the device.

IMO, biggest bang for the buck is Gforce, Schroth has all the bells & whistles tho. We have a Schroth on the driver side and a Gforce on the passenger side of our 968.

Bryan Watts

Did you ever frequent McCreary's or the Merc?

mglobe

I've lived with both, and in my opinion, the quality of the materials and mechanisms is superior on the Schroths. That's not to say that the Gforce won't protect you just as well, Just that the Schroth belts are more supple and easier to work with, and the hardware is higher quality and functions more efficiently (for lack of a better word).

M_Weining

ditto re Schroth and Sparco. Any key differences one should be aware of?

kurt M

likely be my next set. I looked at a set in an stunt plane and the materal and work looks top shelf throughout.
I looked on the site but can't find an answer to the certs. Are the belts 2 or 5 year? 5 year and a $70 reweb to go to 10 years = the top of the line Hooker belts for the white car.

Bryan Watts

I've had Hooker belts and they don't compare in ease, fit, comfort to Schroth. The padding along the mid section makes them near impossible to cinch properly. 2" lap belts are a HUGE improvement over the old 3 inch design. The Hooker's may be stronger, but I'm not aware of any cases of Schroth's breaking because they weren't "strong enough." Can anyone point me to some examples?

My guess is that the Hooker's aren't FIA (the website only mentions SFI) which means you'll be re-webbing or replacing every 2 years.