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Post by lilracerchick on Jan 19, 2009 23:57:02 GMT -5
Hey gang, anyone know the difference between a V-Type harrness and a Y-type harness? I am reading the 2009 Rule Book under 10:5 Section 19, it says Y-types harrnesses are prohibited. I see V-type harnesses for sale online... what's the difference?  Please school me. |
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Post by chassisman on Jan 20, 2009 0:09:54 GMT -5
Y type are long enough to attach to the floor behind the seat V type meet at the tab and are designed to bolt to a tab on your cross bar...Y type are stitched into a Y ...V's arent.
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Post by Zero Budget Racing on Jan 20, 2009 1:00:30 GMT -5
The "Y" is in reference to a single strap attaching to the cage and then dividing into 2 straps to go around your shoulders and down to your lap belt. The "V" is in reference to 2 straps that attach to the cage separately then go over your shoulders and attach at the lap belt. As far as I read it anyway, if I'm wrong Someone around here will let us know! LOL Joe
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Post by Zero Budget Racing on Jan 20, 2009 1:01:38 GMT -5
Y type are long enough to attach to the floor behind the seat V type meet at the tab and are designed to bolt to a tab on your cross bar...Y type are stitched into a Y ...V's arent.  |
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Post by dmoseley on Jan 20, 2009 13:50:11 GMT -5
Simple.. Y is a one bolt mount,,,V is a 2 bolt mount..Like Joe said.. ..Naaaaa your just a slow typer Joe...
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Post by jrvanosten on Jan 20, 2009 15:13:40 GMT -5
Simple.. Y is a one bolt mount,,,V is a 2 bolt mount..Like Joe said.. ..Naaaaa your just a slow typer Joe... Joe is just slow, period.... |
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Post by lilracerchick on Jan 21, 2009 0:22:37 GMT -5
So the V-type is legal. I had to move my last set to mount to the crossbar (too long they said) Any ideas on mounting them? Can I weld a tab onto my crossbar or should I stick to the wrap around type? Thanks Guys
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Post by Steve Gonzales on Jan 21, 2009 0:28:45 GMT -5
Stacey...as part of the upgrades on my car we chose the wrap around type. Not sure if you already have them or not but Joel Gruzen is a good resource for belts and information.
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Post by Zero Budget Racing on Jan 22, 2009 2:59:32 GMT -5
Simple.. Y is a one bolt mount,,,V is a 2 bolt mount..Like Joe said.. ..Naaaaa your just a slow typer Joe... Joe is just slow, period.... |
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Post by dmoseley on Jan 24, 2009 0:49:51 GMT -5
Because you Park in front of me all the time...You call them tiny lil' red dots , Tail lights........
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Post by lilracerchick on Jan 24, 2009 1:47:45 GMT -5
cool, thanks guys, I'll stick to wraps arounds too but upgrade to a kam-lock this year.
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Post by Zero Budget Racing on Jan 24, 2009 4:30:16 GMT -5
Because you Park in front of me all the time...You call them tiny lil' red dots , Tail lights........ ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by Dragster Jeff on Feb 2, 2009 21:54:30 GMT -5
When Mounting your belts refer to the rule book... Shoulder belts should be mounted from level with the shoulders to 4" below. And the attachment point of the crotch strap should be behind the chest line. Many door cars I have teched have this mount too far forward. I usually let them slide with a promise to re attatch it before the next race. or the next time I tech their car. Also don't bolt the mounting tabs flat to the floor. They need to pull straight away from the bolt 90 degrees to the strap. Did that make sense? Hope so!
D.J.
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Post by lilracerchick on Feb 2, 2009 23:02:36 GMT -5
Got it, thanks, that makes sense. We just got 'em and inside was a picture that descibed what you just said about the bolt and belt positioning (LOL). Unfortunately, I have to exchange them, they shipped the wrong part number, (and yes, I ordered the right part) but at least the turn around is only a few days, we're gettin' ready for Test & Tune this month. What an ordeal this is. I may be takin' my husbands belts out of his car before long.
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Please school me.
