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Originally Posted by CoupedUpSubie
How is that unsafe? I got a bunch of parts for my rallyx car and a harness just like this was with it all. All that is needed is the points for the clips to go into. This is how I was instructed it was meant to be installed. Think about it, the bolts holding the shoulder straps are designed to hold you back in an accident already. Also the ones under the rails are in a spot just as strong.
Probably just an auto-x car although these seats don't really need it as they hold you better then any other seat I have sat in.
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A simple Google search tells you:
https://www.google.com/search?q=race...w=1280&bih=939
The reason why they only provide you with the harness is, much like purchasing a set of wheels, there's no way for the manufacturer to know what type of vehicle it is going in to.
As others have covered (but not explained), harness mounting requires you to have the proper angles to prevent compression. You need to be secured, but also protected in case of a bad wreck. That's why harness bars always end up really close to your shoulder level.
Furthermore, while it is possible to use a racing seat with stock seat belts, using a harness with stock seats isn't ideal and can be dangerous. From the original picture, the harness passes between the posts for the headrest... now imagine your neck there. In an accident where the harness compresses, imagine your neck pinched in that tight location.
The shoulder harness should go OVER your shoulders, not choking your neck. Even if the harness was mounted properly, the location of the belts isn't idea for comfort or safety reasons.
But... the biggest red flag is, WHY THE HELL IS THERE A CAR SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT?
Just because they're in Japan doesn't make them geniuses. Plenty of idiots over there too.
-alex