Seat Belt Harness Bar
skittlenips
Wagonist
I know I've seen someone with an NRG harness bar installed in a wagon, but I've got a couple of questions for anyone that might know about them:
1. How does it install? Does it use the existing B-pillar seatbelt mount points? If so, would it work on a '90 wagon with auto seatbelts?
2. Would the fitment be off since the bar was designed for other ef civics and not the wagon?
Thanks!
1. How does it install? Does it use the existing B-pillar seatbelt mount points? If so, would it work on a '90 wagon with auto seatbelts?
2. Would the fitment be off since the bar was designed for other ef civics and not the wagon?
Thanks!
Comments
I wouldnt be trusting my life to a questionably flimsy bit of tube bolted to my car
On the road it would be silly to use a harness as you cannot check blindspots etc when the harness is done up tightly (loose harness is just as dangerous)
That's what I thought, but the little information that is out there seems to say otherwise. It seems there actually is a different chassis between 88/89 and 90/91 wagons, and only in the U.S. (as Canada had no auto seatbelts in the 90-91 wagons). The mounting holes/plate are not present in the B-pillar at all on 90-91 wagons, and the bolt location on the floor is either non-existent or way off. But, so far all the info I have found is simply people saying one thing or another without pics.
If I part out my 89 wagon I will definitely be taking some pictures to illustrate the difference (if it's real).
I'm also curious if I would be able to swap out the doors from an 88/89 wagon to a 90/91. I've heard that this is possible on other EF civics, but a slight difference in design results in not having an airtight seal between the door and chassis. I wonder if the wagons would have the same problem...may make another thread about this question.
You should have your mirrors adjusted better. There is no reason you should need to turn your face completely to the rear of the car to check blind spots.
I laugh everytime I see someone ahead of me on the highway turn around so far that I can see their whole face just to make a lane change.
Mirrors have nothing to do with it, when you are strapped in by harnesses you cannot move enough to see safely at intersections etc
Many road registered race cars over here have both harnesses and regular seat belts. Harness for the race, seatbelt for road driving.
Also harnesses shouldnt be used on a car without a roll cage as in the event of a roll over you are strapped into the upright postion and the roof crushes you. With a normal seatbelt you can fold over and avoid be squashed
Also harnesses would mean you cannot use the rear seats, so whats the point having a Wagon?
heres a pic of my set up, if you need better pic let me know.
i didnt take pics while i was installing them but i did use the factory screws from the seat belts and the same holes to bolt them back up, i had to replace one of the screws because it wouldnt thread back in but other then that everything is basically the same as it was with the oem seat belts. Im actually gonna take the bar off this week or the next when i install my new seats and belt harnesses, ill take some pics as i go for more detail look.
sounds good! and some extra instal pics would be awesome. Especially where you ended up bolting in your lower belts as well.