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Offline RedRobin

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Re: am i ready for the ring
« Reply #45 on: May 24, 2010, 07:51:33 pm »
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Aha! Yes, I now see the tilt-release factor.

I haven't been able so far to establish whether there were two versions of the VW 'oem' optional Recaro - One tilting and the other fixed. All the ones I have seen so far are tiltable.

It's a bit academic but when tightened and worn, the Schroth belt has no movement upwards towards the tilt release. However, under multidirectional forces in an accident this would most likely change.

Hurdy's type of belt buckle might be better for trackdays with my seats.

Either way, I shall be looking further into this if/when I build a half-cage and will share my findings. 


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Re: am i ready for the ring
« Reply #46 on: May 24, 2010, 08:13:03 pm »

It's a bit academic but when tightened and worn, the Schroth belt has no movement upwards towards the tilt release. However, under multidirectional forces in an accident this would most likely change.

but you wouldnt be able to replicate the force of a high speed headon collision.

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Re: am i ready for the ring
« Reply #47 on: May 24, 2010, 08:43:23 pm »
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Hurdy's type of belt buckle might be better for trackdays with my seats.

if they are anything like the ones domT has then i think they seem really great and i should really invest in something like that.

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Re: am i ready for the ring
« Reply #48 on: May 24, 2010, 08:49:39 pm »
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Hurdy's type of belt buckle might be better for trackdays with my seats.

if they are anything like the ones domT has then i think they seem really great and i should really invest in something like that.



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Re: am i ready for the ring
« Reply #49 on: May 24, 2010, 10:47:18 pm »
^^ These CG-locks are much safer in cars without cages and hardseats than straps are.

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Re: am i ready for the ring
« Reply #50 on: June 06, 2010, 05:31:52 pm »
have you sold your vw racing brakes? i have cash wating if you havent