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I do some high-speed autocross and track touring with my 2000 SS. I have a harness bar to which I attach the shoulder belts from my 5-point harness system. The shoulder belts don't always stay in the proper position due to the contour of the seat back. I'm thinking about replacing the driver's seat (maybe passenger too) with a racing seat that has the openings in the top of the seat back for the belts. The driver's seat is a 6-way power (which I'd like to keep installed) and the car is a daily driver - so comfort is important too. Anyone have experience with this - or suggestions?
Posts: 10 | From: Wheaton, Illinois USA | Registered: Feb 2001
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I have a five-point harness setup in my car. However, it is a 1998 Trans Am with the articulating seat option. These are power seats (forward/backward and up/down) with power adjustable lumbar and side bolsters (powered in/out).
The head rest for these seats is separate and I pass the shoulder belts under the head rest. Works really well. These seats (not mine....but ones from another TA ) might be your answer...especially for a daily driver!
BTW, what or whose shoulder belt bar are you using?
Posts: 383 | From: Oakville, Ontario Canada | Registered: Jan 2003
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Thanks for the replies! I will check out the Corbeau's. FYI - the harness bar I'm using is available at lgmotorsports.com. They're located in Texas. I originally bought mine from a fabricator in VA - but Lou Gigliotti Motorsports now has a patent on it - so I believe it's only available there. Go to the website, click on the catalog for F-bodies, you'll find it under the "chassis stiffening" section. Thanks again for the replies!
Posts: 10 | From: Wheaton, Illinois USA | Registered: Feb 2001
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Thanks for the info on the harness bar. I know that one. If I remember correctly it was originailly the "Lugznuts" bar.
The one I have in my car, is my own design that I had fabricated by a shop that, amongst other things, builds tube frame drag race cars to order. The bar itself is made from chrome moly tubing.
My criteria were that it be easily removable (2 bolts), the rear seat remain useable along with the rear seat belts staying in place. It also had to anchor into a strong spot on the chassis (i.e.: the rear seat belts upper mounting points).
I was successful on all counts. It requires two small 1 1/2 inch cuts in the rear cargo area plastic that extends the cut line for the trim around the rear seat belts. Wheen tha bar is out all that is left is two tabs sticking through the plastic that look like mounting points for a rear cargo area blind.
So far, as a labor of love, I have made about 9 sets for other members in our club.
Unfortunately, I do not have any pictures on the web to point you to.
Posts: 383 | From: Oakville, Ontario Canada | Registered: Jan 2003
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