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Old 17-08-2011, 10:17 PM
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Hi guys, I had this made for my car because the other half got a bit fed of been bounced around her seat on the track at Silverstone, for Ford Fair 2011.

I didn't want (or rather the other half did not want) a full roll cage so I took the compromise option and went for this. I can also mount a camera to it as well as having my harnesses on. Let's just say the grin factor this year was bigger then Garfield's.

Anyways here is a picture so you can see how it looks; so please feel free to comment your opinion cause I think it a good compromise (to keep the other half happy anyways) lmao. Not bad for a quick 3 day last minute request.



Also I had this reservoir holders - other half said they attracted a lot of attention when we were on the Power and Style Awards. (Left her in the car and I went for a mooch around).



Can't wait for next year already.
Old 17-08-2011, 10:27 PM
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so was the thread i removed previously not advertising it for sale?

that thread just showed the same picture and all you had written was "anyone interested in a harness bar, many thanks"
Old 17-08-2011, 10:32 PM
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Pretty need IMO, I don't mind harness bars at all provided they are mounted sequerly (not sure on my spelling there).
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No It was not advertised for sale, as no for sale price was placed. no purchased price was offered. I am not a business but a humble Ford Focus Owner.
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Originally Posted by gjh
Pretty need IMO, I don't mind harness bars at all provided they are mounted sequerly (not sure on my spelling there).
They are really secure, I had it made so I can leave it in or take it out, keeps me happy and more importantly keeps her happy, and with 2 track sessions down at Silverstone (noon and 13:40), all's good, mounting points are all original seat belt mounting points to distribute mounting evenly on all 4 contact points.well impressed.
You can proper wedge yourself tight in, lol.
only thing I find is if you leave your drivers door open strap yourself in securely, you can't reach your door to close it. lol hehehe
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Originally Posted by fezzy2l16vt
No It was not advertised for sale, as no for sale price was placed. no purchased price was offered. I am not a business but a humble Ford Focus Owner.
not everyone states a price when trying to sell something !!

I never said you were a business!!
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Alright lads you don't need to start an argument here, asking anyone want one doesn't mean he's going to sell you them. Anyway's looks like a really cool item. Top work.
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Originally Posted by gjh
Alright lads you don't need to start an argument here, asking anyone want one doesn't mean he's going to sell you them. Anyway's looks like a really cool item. Top work.
not arguing.. just stating a couple of facts.
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Originally Posted by gjh
Anyway's looks like a really cool item. Top work.
The credit goes to the guy that made it in speedy top time for Ford Fair, thanks anyhow. I'm loving it that much I haven't taken it out yet.
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need better pics to see how its mounted
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Yeah, how is it mounted? Rear mounts don't look especially chunky!
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Hi apologies if this dose not work, I'm trying to do this on my mobile.



These piccys are from when the guy was designing it to fit.
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Is the main tube mounted to the upper seat belt mounting points?

Can I ask a random and slightly obvious question? Why not just have a rear strut brace and wrap them around that?
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Originally Posted by massivewangers
Is the main tube mounted to the upper seat belt mounting points?

Yes the main steel tube is mounted on the lower bolt of the upper seat belt mounting point.

Can I ask a random and slightly obvious question? Why not just have a rear strut brace and wrap them around that?
No worries on page Page 166 of this link http://www.msauk.org/uploadedfiles/m.../160-195%20Com petitor%20Safety.pdf
And diagram Drawing No. FIA 253-4 page 189

This gives a more of an insight to the correct angle of a typical safety belt installation. Also page 190 give the best way to anchor your harness.
My thoughts we're to have the shoulder straps as level as possible so no unnecessary strain went through the seats just in case of an incident. on the plus side the original back seat belt mounting point was used as then all of the original safety points are in use to secure the harness straps.




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