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Originally Posted by Quadcammer
I'm not sure I'd use even 4 points on the street. Without a hans system, I think you'd be less safe.
Your 21 year old seatbelts are fine when paired with the cars crumple zones and airbags.
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Agree 1000%... 3pt OEM belts are designed to allow your body to articulate and dissipate "energy" in safest way possible in event of an accident. Thus their implementation versus old standard 2pt lap belts which put entire stress on lower spine (and face/neck via meeting of dashboard).
Likewise w/ 4,5,or 6 point harnesses with
out proper HANS device means your NECK becomes energy absorbing "crumple zone"... a tragic lesson we all learned 21 years ago with Dale Earnhardt's passing.
Stick w your 3pt system for street - 21 yrs old or buy OEM new if you want. I can't find rn but someone out of Germany did a fantastic video couple years back showing all various combinations and which is safest when. TLDR; 3pt safest for street. Harnesses when used w proper HANS.
Good luck
PSA to all: Please simply destroy your out of date 4/5/6 pt harness and do NOT put them on rennlist/craigslist/etc. They are too tempting for the tuner/Subie crowd. And yes, I know they are expensive but I'd hate to see anyone lose a life or be seriously injured b/c they wanted to look cool using improper restraints on street...
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