So, the last few weeks I've not spent much time on the car, but have now finished removing the old harness mounting points, and fitting new ones.
Why? Well the old harness pickup points, weren't in line with the new manufacturers instructions (Schroth), and I wanted to lower the passenger seat rails and generally tidy things up.
So, better to do it on it's side when access is easy!
First up some measuring, and drawing out what I could achieve with my current driving position:
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I'm slightly out of Schroth's guidelines on the lap and crotch (by 2' and 3' respectively), but this is the best I can do with the space (short of cutting the tunnel up). My measurement error is probably that much anyway!
Ordered some ready made FIA spec plates 7/16th for the lap, ended up making my own for the crotch, as the floor is to thin, I made this plate larger than the sum of two individuals (6-point harness so 2 crotch points), also boxed the inner lap belt mounts in.
Usual process, bit of cardboard, cut the steel, tack together, etch prime the rear, weld it up, then paint:
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And you can see all 8 points here:
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That's about it for now, I've been tinkering with a few other bits, like getting some 2008 Seat Ibiza rear brakes to fit a 1991 Polo:
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And the new fuel tank:
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More on those, next time!
Cheers
Pete