Ok, guys, I've decided to change my seat belts for some that are a bit more comfortable for me. The Beck has a modern 3-point inertia reel system that is probably fine for most folks, but I have a couple of problems. I had Carey move my seat back an inch from the usual mounting point, and the flexible stalk that the latch is on rides up too high, placing the belt on my gut, instead of across my hips - not the safest arrangement. On top of that, the loop through which the shoulder belt passes is a bit too low for me, and the slight but constant downward tension in the inertia reel gets uncomfortable on a long drive.
Because of these issues, I am going to swap out for some racing-style belts (Carey recommends Simpson). I can easily install lap belts using the existing mounting points, and I'll probably start with that pretty soon. However, I'd like to figure out a way to do a 3- or 4-point system. I don't want to put in a roll bar just to mount shoulder belts but I guess I'll have to fabricate (or pay someone to do so) some sort of mounting system. That's what I need advice about. Do the shoulder belts have to be mounted high - nearly at shoulder level - to work? Must they be anchored to the frame to be effective? I'm not sure where to anchor them on the Beck frame, so It'll probably be a while before I do that part. Ideas? Suggestions? Comments?
How many of you have shoulder belts and how many just have lap belts?
Oh yeah, what color should I pick? :-) Most brands are available in red, blue, and black. My car is a deep red, with a whiskey leather interior, and some black accents. I'm torn between flashy (red) and less so (black).
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