drag seats with no cage?

BIG_T
08-09-2008, 06:11 AM
i know alot of guys say its not safe. anyone have any input?

tomcowle
08-09-2008, 08:22 AM
I use a set of Kirkey aluminum seats on the factory manual sliders, it works for me. I use a set of Simpson 5 point harnesses with them. As far as safety goes, I race at NHRA and IHRA tracks and the tech inspectors had no issues with them. I built a small perimeter frame inside the seat to stop the bolt/nuts from pulling thru, that was my only concern.

I'm getting ready to add a rollbar to my car because I'm getting closer to the 11.49 bar cut off.

To the best of my knowledge There are no 5 point harnesses meet DOT regulations

1SlowFormula
08-13-2008, 08:31 PM
I use the plastic summit seats on home made brackets without an issue either...

BIG_T
09-21-2008, 04:27 AM
I use a set of Kirkey aluminum seats on the factory manual sliders, it works for me. I use a set of Simpson 5 point harnesses with them. As far as safety goes, I race at NHRA and IHRA tracks and the tech inspectors had no issues with them. I built a small perimeter frame inside the seat to stop the bolt/nuts from pulling thru, that was my only concern.

I'm getting ready to add a rollbar to my car because I'm getting closer to the 11.49 bar cut off.

To the best of my knowledge There are no 5 point harnesses meet DOT regulations

u have any pics of how u mounted ur harness?

tomcowle
09-21-2008, 08:43 AM
Order the long Simpson Harnesses, you can then use the 2 factory front seatbelt holes for the lap belts, then use the 2 factory rear seatbelt holes for the harness belts, then drill a hole in front of the seat for your submarine belt. Thats how I did it.

BIG_T
09-22-2008, 03:44 AM
Order the long Simpson Harnesses, you can then use the 2 factory front seatbelt holes for the lap belts, then use the 2 factory rear seatbelt holes for the harness belts, then drill a hole in front of the seat for your submarine belt. Thats how I did it.
sounds like it would work great, got any pics :p

1SlowFormula
09-23-2008, 12:50 AM
Yeah, unfortuantly if I keep lowering this damn bolt-on record I will just have to mount it to the bar, I figured the 2 of you would be interested in my new sig times, LOL...

BIG_T
09-23-2008, 08:58 AM
yes i saw that on tech and im not happy with u now. i pushed my deadline back even farther so i can buy more weight mods :p