s13 harness bar build

[eyehate]

in prep for the AZ event that was canceled, I really wanted a cage... But i also didn't have time to take out the dash, clean and paint the interior first, so I decided on making a harness bar instead. Thanks to andy @ racefab (http://www.racefab.com) for the help :)

It turned out quite well and is rock solid.

cut the pipe
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee61/rotorracing/racefab%20parts/IMG00519.jpg

bent the pipe
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee61/rotorracing/racefab%20parts/IMG00517.jpg

pegs (bmx reference)
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee61/rotorracing/racefab%20parts/DSC01507.jpg

pegs on pipe
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee61/rotorracing/racefab%20parts/DSC01508.jpg

weld in hiem joints
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee61/rotorracing/racefab%20parts/DSC01511.jpg

complete
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee61/rotorracing/racefab%20parts/DSC01515.jpg

installed
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee61/rotorracing/racefab%20parts/DSC01518.jpg

word.

[KuhnDawgAK47]

i like any build that includes hiem joints . . . check out the fabrication thread, this would fit in well there

[eyehate]

hmmm i did not know that section existed. If a mod feels it appropriate, please move this to that section!!!

[Black240Ct]

i dont mean to steal the thread but what seat is that? looks like one from memory fab

[pwr-adr]

Looks Hauwght Dan! How much would Andy ask for that exact same setup in mine?

[eyehate]

correct, memory fab it is, good eye! the s68 aramid (what ever that is) - kevlar one.

It cost around 120 in materials alone + what ever his labor for making it will be... we can make a jig off of mine so it goes quicker if we have to make another one.

[az180sx]

shit.... i didn't see that when you was at the track
where you running?

[eyehate]

lol i didn't have it at the track day, we made it last night ;)

[Black240Ct]

if you dont mind snap a pic of the whole seat.. how does it fit?

im talking with the guy about getting one, but hes in japan or something all week.

[eyehate]

it fits pretty snug for me. I am 6'1" and about 180lbs. weighs about 11lbs, 13lbs for the non aramid one. Ill snap some pics for you as soon as i can.

door closes with no issues and i have no problems with hitting my head on the roof using the buddy club seat rails.

[Mister.E]

that harness bar is fuckin sweet, nice work man

[LongGrain]

whats the point of the verticle bars?

[Mister.E]

better support for the bar. it now puts tension on the bottom points as well as the pillar points. i would assume its to keep it from ripping off of the pillar

[eyehate]

better support for the bar. it now puts tension on the bottom points as well as the pillar points. i would assume its to keep it from ripping off of the pillar

thanks man!!!

correct.. they also serve to keep the bar from rotating at the two points on the pillar. in a hard impact the bar would want to rotate upwards, so those stop it.

[sliksta1]

whats up man! is there a possiblity of making one for a s13 hatch? looks good!

[eyehate]

are the seatbelt mounts the same?

[Mister.E]

no the pillars are a totally different shape. from what i remember i think my car had only lap belts in the rear. i could be wrong though, its been a while since i tore all that shit out

[BiG MiKE86]

man id soo take one of these kits! :)

[brokeAs240sx]

Wow, that is one elaborate harness bar, THUMBS UP! Looks super cool.

[YoungGun]

Nice! MASS produce please!

[HyperTek]

very cool.. the heim joints look a lil overkill.. just wanted to flex your fabrication muscle huh ? heheh

[brian m]

whats up man! is there a possiblity of making one for a s13 hatch? looks good!

are the seatbelt mounts the same?

no the pillars are a totally different shape. from what i remember i think my car had only lap belts in the rear. i could be wrong though, its been a while since i tore all that shit out

The mounting for the rear top is closer to the window, in between the window and the pillar, not on the cabin side.
Use the B pillar upper seat belt mounts, like the one Mazworx has.
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x269/brianm702/20.jpg

[eyehate]

lol, definitely overkill, mostly done because my seatbelts quit working, so i gutted the car lol.

didnt have time for a full cage before an event, and couldnt order one quick enough. as soon as we cage the car, this one will be for sale, as well as have a jig made of it in case we need to make another one.


hmmmmm good picture, ill see if we can find a hatch to test on ;)

[sliksta1]

you could test on mine. but im in espanola. lmk