I was wondering what the consensus was on the Crow 2" wide or 3" wide lap belt options. I like the look of the 3" lap belt, but proportionally they look like they could look rather large compared to the speedster seat. The 2" belt is on par with the factory belt width but leaves a rather large buckle that may pinch in places. 
Or am I just overthinking things again? 
What do you guys have?
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I've had both and they both work fine as lap belts. If you're doing a 4-point harness then use the 2" for the torso belts. The 3" are bulky and get awfully hot in the summer.
There are also 2 different latching styles. Latch and Link or Cam Lock. I find the Cam Lock style easier to use.
fwiw I just put normal seat belts in the Spyder. 
@LI-Rick posted:There are also 2 different latching styles. Latch and Link or Cam Lock. I find the Cam Lock style easier to use.
Definitely, but not period correct, if that matters to you.
I've got 5 points in mine, camlock style.
But I have a Vintage Spyder which has the frame cross bar at the top rear of the cockpit, so a secure place for shoulder belts.
If you actually DRIVE the car, the 5 points really hold you in, making it easier to hoon.
Finally, I have a major aversion to smashing my body into the dash in the event of another crash.
You do you, I'm just offering options here.
Danny's right. I changed out my first Speedster's 3-point belts for lap belts because the mount for the shoulder belt was too low for me and was uncomfortable after a while. Some years later I was in an accident and wound up bending the steering wheel with my face - to the benefit of neither. When I spec'd the Coupe I had Carey put in 4-point harnesses. They restrict movement a bit, but you're a lot safer. The caveat is, as Danny implied, that you must have a high enough point to mount the shoulder straps - in both our cases a roll bar crossbar.
The fifth strap (crotch or anti-submarine) is probably only needed for serious track driving or socially irresponsible hoonery (none of us would ever do that - would we?).
"The caveat is, as Danny implied, that you must have a high enough point to mount the shoulder straps - in both our cases a roll bar crossbar."
Same here. As much as roll bars can be criticized, they do provide a mounting point for shoulder belts.
I'm like Danny, I don't like the idea of hitting my face on the steering wheel.
For a Speedster, you can make supports for shoulder harnesses that look pretty good without having a roll bar. It's a bit of a slog, but doable.
Thats a lot to think about, thanks everyone. I may hold off on the purchasing of the belts until I get the seats in place. From there I can determine what a cross bar would look, and function like.
@Lane Anderson posted:The fifth strap (crotch or anti-submarine) is probably only needed for serious track driving or socially irresponsible hoonery (none of us would ever do that - would we?).
So the location of the wreck determines if the crotch strap is necessary? Submarining only happens at the track? I didn't know we now had "smart belts".
IMO 3" Crows is the way to go if you want race look! Goodluck! 🍻
