greg Posted July 30, 2001 Share Posted July 30, 2001 If a fit of extravagence, I brought a nearly new 6 point. I have a 4 point and am wondering where the crouch belts attach to? Are the rear seat bolts suitable ? Or do I need to make / fit some fittings - or is this a professional job ? Greg, Q 880 RAE (Green/Ali XF) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFA Posted July 30, 2001 Share Posted July 30, 2001 Best place is the rear seat bolts. Fat Arn See a meaty Vauxhall car here See the Le Mans Trip Website here See the Lotus Seven Club North Kent Website here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg Posted July 30, 2001 Author Share Posted July 30, 2001 Thanks Arnie, (Everyone) This may sound dim, but are there any instructions for this sort of thing ? Washers needed,torque or do I just stick it on ? Greg, Q 880 RAE (Green/Ali XF) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul jacobs Posted July 30, 2001 Share Posted July 30, 2001 I just fit my "crouch" belt onto the same bolts that the lap portion uses, but put in a longer seat mount bolt. Because I don't want to cut my seat, I just sit on the belt. Seems to work fine. As far as bolts and washers are concerned, you'll need a longer bolt if you use the lap belt mountings, and use some spacers so that the belt fittings are free to move, but the bolt is tight. I would've thought about 45 lbs of torque should be about right, I just tightened mine up 'till I thought it was tight enough though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jam Mad Posted July 30, 2001 Share Posted July 30, 2001 more importantly.... i decided i'd try out my until-then unused crotch belt this weekend. what started out as uncomfortable, was a family-jewel-crushing agony after half a mile. which led a friend of mine to suggest that the only way 'round it was for caterham to produce a caterham drivers' box. rather like a cricket box, but branded, of course. seriously.. how does anyone do it ???? j 400 miles of fun..... wink.gif (well, i think it was 400 miles.. but my speedo broke...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul jacobs Posted July 30, 2001 Share Posted July 30, 2001 Yes I can can see the problem, especially on a hot sweaty drive. My belts have a little spreader bar, which Luke call a moustache, 'cause it looks like an old fashioned handlebar moustache. It works by holding the crotch belts apart, so that they actually pull tight against the inner thigh, not those more sensitive areas. I find them very comfortable over any time span and in the event of needing them for real, it is one less bit of damage to worry about! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FH Posted July 30, 2001 Share Posted July 30, 2001 Jam, if you decide to go this route, I hope you remove "la boite" when you arrive at destination teeth.gif - otherwise it could frighten all the girlies - blush.gifblush.gifblush.gifblush.gifblush.gifblush.gifblush.gifblush.gifblush.gif FH wink.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jam Mad Posted July 30, 2001 Share Posted July 30, 2001 oh yes, FH, it would become part of those 'about to drive' and 'just got back from a drive' rituals that we all enjoy... loosen seatbelt, undo at buckle, unclip door, lift oneself out, pull out earplugs and store in pocket, undo trousers, unseat caterham 7box and clip into dashboard boxholder.... it could really catch on !! not forgetting to do trousers back up of course.... j Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Bucket Posted July 30, 2001 Share Posted July 30, 2001 My solution to the sensitive area was to build a race-style seat base compatible with the S-type seats. This works fine for track day use - although probably would not pass race scrutineering. As regards the fixing points, I used the front seat mountings used by my old style seats (not S-type). Is this totaly unsuitable ? Cheers, Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acw Posted July 31, 2001 Share Posted July 31, 2001 I fitted mine by drilling holes in the floor at the rear of the cockpit and using stainless L shaped strengthening brackets supplied by James Whiting. I didn't use the seat belt anchorages as I don't have much clearance with the S type seats and there was also some debate about whether this was the 'best' way to do it. Andrew C Winfer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS CLARK Posted July 31, 2001 Share Posted July 31, 2001 Well, I used the side fixing points for the crotch strap with the old 'S' type seats and this works fine for me and Suzi Seven. I have made up new spacer spindles so that I actually have not only the race harnesses but the old lap and diagonal too. No, they are not both used at the same time! I find that if one has to just nip down the road to listen to a new noise/squeak etc then the lap & diagonal is just the ticket.A bit of freedom to move. Same goes for when it is pi..ing with rain and the roof is actually up (yes, it has been known!). One can get in and be buckled up without too much hassle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS CLARK Posted July 31, 2001 Share Posted July 31, 2001 Timed out error Edited by - chris clark on 1 Aug 2001 00:11:40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS CLARK Posted July 31, 2001 Share Posted July 31, 2001 Timed out error Edited by - chris clark on 1 Aug 2001 00:10:43 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS CLARK Posted July 31, 2001 Share Posted July 31, 2001 timed out error Edited by - chris clark on 1 Aug 2001 00:12:34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS CLARK Posted July 31, 2001 Share Posted July 31, 2001 timed out error again. Barry. This site is getting a bit 'sticky'!!! Edited by - chris clark on 1 Aug 2001 00:13:40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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