Notices
Evo General Discuss any generalized technical Evo related topics that may not fit into the other forums. Please do not post tech and rumor threads here.
Sponsored by: RavSpec - JDM Wheels Central

Is it safe for passengers to ride in the back with a harness bar?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 10, 2010 | 09:28 PM
  #1  
Marroccowned's Avatar
Thread Starter
Newbie
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 68
Likes: 0
From: Central Florida
Is it safe for passengers to ride in the back with a harness bar?

I'm wanting to get a harness bar and some takata harnesses, but I want to know if it's then safe to have passengers in the rear...if not I'm not going to do it as it's my daily
Reply
Old Jun 10, 2010 | 09:37 PM
  #2  
heel2toe's Avatar
Evolved Member
iTrader: (41)
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 4,690
Likes: 128
From: Massachusetts
Simple answer...no. What happens when their head smacks into the bar? You guessed it, they are f'ed. Unless they are wearing a helmet I would keep passengers out of the back seat with a harness bar.

On a different note why are you looking to get harnesses? Assuming its your daily I feel like that would be a PITA not to mention the fact that they arent the safest for day to day driving.
Reply
Old Jun 10, 2010 | 09:56 PM
  #3  
Marroccowned's Avatar
Thread Starter
Newbie
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 68
Likes: 0
From: Central Florida
Im thinking of making it my fun car and getting something better on gas and to save mileage on the evo. I still for the time being and even after want to tote people around on the weekend etc though...
Reply
Old Jun 10, 2010 | 09:59 PM
  #4  
DannyMR's Avatar
Newbie
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 55
Likes: 0
From: Brooklyn Park, MN
well if they buckle up they should be alright, but the words "harness" and "daily driver" dont really go together very well lol
Reply
Old Jun 10, 2010 | 09:59 PM
  #5  
skyblas's Avatar
Evolved Member
 
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 629
Likes: 0
From: MS/SG...now in perth
i wouldnt recommend it
cuz in the websites that sell them
they specify that its for competition use
Reply
Old Jun 10, 2010 | 10:06 PM
  #6  
Luis-ACR's Avatar
Newbie
 
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 29
Likes: 0
From: NY
YES!!!!! if you put lots of padding on it, and make them sign some release forms before getting in your car
Reply
Old Jun 10, 2010 | 10:06 PM
  #7  
Marroccowned's Avatar
Thread Starter
Newbie
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 68
Likes: 0
From: Central Florida
The seats seem so pointless without harnesses in them though
Reply
Old Jun 11, 2010 | 12:18 AM
  #8  
hitman28's Avatar
Evolving Member
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 137
Likes: 0
From: milwaukee
racing harnesses suck. there a pain in the *** to strap up, etc. i had them in my z for 2 weeks before i ditched them.
Reply
Old Jun 11, 2010 | 02:47 AM
  #9  
keevo54's Avatar
Evolved Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 583
Likes: 0
From: Atlanta
rear seats should not be used with a harness bar
Reply
Old Jun 11, 2010 | 04:53 AM
  #10  
Brsox10288's Avatar
Evolving Member
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 389
Likes: 1
From: Md
No offense, but dont you think this is a very simply answered question? Why dont you ask yourself the question, would you want your head smashing up against a steel bar and having your brains all over those nice Recaro Seats? I made my decision..
Reply
Old Jun 11, 2010 | 05:01 AM
  #11  
KaRboN's Avatar
Evolving Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 164
Likes: 0
From: New YoRk
Originally Posted by Brsox10288
would you want your head smashing up against a steel bar and having your brains all over those nice Recaro Seats?
lool ...

Most if not all people that have harness bars don't have passengers riding in the back..
Reply
Old Jun 11, 2010 | 05:07 AM
  #12  
MR. EVO MR's Avatar
Account Disabled
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,761
Likes: 4
From: :noitacoL
it is safe as long as the rear passengers are fully bolted in their seats, full head, face, body armor protection you should then be good to go.
it will be uncomfortable for them just a little bit.
Reply
Old Jun 11, 2010 | 05:14 AM
  #13  
Smike's Avatar
Evolved Member
20 Year Member
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 9,002
Likes: 12
From: somewhere testing various tires, brakes, and suspensions.
No. Its not safe. Nor are most harnesses DOT approved.

Why do you want a harness bar?

If you need them for HPDE or AX:
http://www.schrothracing.com/store/T...allye/rallye-4

DOT, AST, 4 attachment points.
Reply
Old Jun 11, 2010 | 06:06 AM
  #14  
TouringBubble's Avatar
Evolved Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 2,639
Likes: 3
From: Chelsea, AL
If you want a harness for the driver, you could mount only a driver's harness passing through the opening in the rear seat and still allow for a single passenger in the rear on the right side. That is the only solution I can think of.

I also do not recommend rear passengers with a harness bar.
Reply
Old Jun 11, 2010 | 06:12 AM
  #15  
tkklemann's Avatar
Evolved Member
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 1,228
Likes: 0
From: Charleston, SC
Originally Posted by skyblas
i wouldnt recommend it
cuz in the websites that sell them
they specify that its for competition use

So what we read on the internet is gospel?
Reply



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 08:18 AM.