4-point harness

[lotuspassion]

Hi guys
I was thinking, given how the new seats of the lotus emira are built, will it be possible to install a 4-point harness to have fun on the track with maximum safety?
it seems impossible because there are no spaces in the seats .......

 

[Andrew25]

I tried an idea and it worked. No magical tools, just a standard T-50 torx. The manual implies that the seat belt anchor bolts can be removed BEFORE removing the seats, but that is so untrue. However, I found that you can just tilt the seat forward INSIDE THE CAR to access the seat belt anchor bolts.

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Two in the front, two in the back. (47Nm)

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Make sure the seat is at the front of the rails (should already be this way when removing the rear bolts), and tilt. Easy peasy!

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Outside. (45Nm)

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Make sure to protect the center console on the inside. (45Nm)

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Reattach the seat to the floor, and all done!

Am I missing something or is your car RHD?

 

[virtualmacho]

Am I missing something or is your car RHD?

Order error. I thought I had ordered both sides, but for some crazy reason only placed an order for one, and it had to be the left . Currently awaiting shipment of the driver side...

 

[crashprash]

We have outfitted numerous cars already!
Shoot us an email if you have any questions.
We have harness bars and harnesses in stock ready to rock.

GRP Harness Bars

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For those who have installed the 4pt harness on stock seats, how do you deal with the headrest literally pushing your head forward when wearing a helmet? Would be good if the headrest padding was a velcro snap-on similar to the GT3RS

 

[Tracked Emira]

For those who have installed the 4pt harness on stock seats, how do you deal with the headrest literally pushing your head forward when wearing a helmet? Would be good if the headrest padding was a velcro snap-on similar to the GT3RS

I don’t have a problem with the helmet pushing my head forward.

 

[crashprash]

I don’t have a problem with the helmet pushing my head forward.

with a harness and strapped in?

 

[Lots_Of_Trouble]

I tried an idea and it worked. No magical tools, just a standard T-50 torx. The manual implies that the seat belt anchor bolts can be removed BEFORE removing the seats, but that is so untrue. However, I found that you can just tilt the seat forward INSIDE THE CAR to access the seat belt anchor bolts.

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Two in the front, two in the back. (47Nm)

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Make sure the seat is at the front of the rails (should already be this way when removing the rear bolts), and tilt. Easy peasy!

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Outside. (45Nm)

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Make sure to protect the center console on the inside. (45Nm)

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Reattach the seat to the floor, and all done!

Great post.

But how are the top belts fitted,do you have a harness bar/cage behind the seats,like the GRP solution?

 

[virtualmacho]

Great post.

But how are the top belts fitted,do you have a harness bar/cage behind the seats,like the GRP solution?

Yes, the top belts (shoulder straps) will require a harness bar.
I chose the QUADloc solution, and posted some pics here ==> Introducing the QUADloc for Lotus Emira V6 & Turbo

 

[Tracked Emira]

with a harness and strapped in?

Yes, no problems. Have you sat in one with a harness bar with 4 points. I’m in New York if you want to try it out

 

[crashprash]

Yes, no problems. Have you sat in one with a harness bar with 4 points. I’m in New York if you want to try it out

Haven't sat in stock seats with a harness but even without a harness, I have to recline the seat back a bit to avoid my neck being pushed out with a helmet. Not an issue with tillets. Thanks for the offer but I'm on the other side of the world in Sydney

 

[Lots_Of_Trouble]

Just about to order some Schroth 4pt ASM FE harnesses for the Emira, however I've seen a difference in 2 variations for the eye bolt/snap in tab.

Which harness is correct for thr Emira:
Schroth Profi II ASM FE 4pt Harness

OR

Schroth Lotus II-FE ASM 4 Point harness

Much appreciated

 

[crashprash]

Just about to order some Schroth 4pt ASM FE harnesses for the Emira, however I've seen a difference in 2 variations for the eye bolt/snap in tab.

Which harness is correct for thr Emira:
Schroth Profi II ASM FE 4pt Harness

OR

Schroth Lotus II-FE ASM 4 Point harness

Much appreciated

Seems like the lotus one has a specific bolt design for the lap belts

 

[virtualmacho]

Just about to order some Schroth 4pt ASM FE harnesses for the Emira, however I've seen a difference in 2 variations for the eye bolt/snap in tab.

Both of these eyelets will attach to the OEM Emira seats. Not sure about the actual Schroth product model numbers, though.