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Old 08-28-2012, 01:31 PM   #19
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Originally Posted by BonzoHansen View Post
I'm not.

I guess we'd have to find out if a dot certified harness is legal. Who can do that? And I'm still not sure I'd use one on the street.

Regarding the MCC type 3 points, they replace factory 3 points (albeit a different design) in factory mount locations, that could be a key differentiation from a harness. Not sure if that matters or not. But you'd never ever get a ticket for those belts. And his stuff is tested to surpass DOT requirements. But alas your point about non-stock could be legit.

So 2 discussions here: 1) legality and 2) safety.
Also begs the question; what's the difference between a Schroth DOT harness and a Simpson one? Anything other than filing paperwork?


EDIT:

http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regul...px?reg=571.209

I'm reading this now. Posted up for anyone else who wants to take a peek.

So far no sign of any requirement that 5 pts would not meet, other than the retractors. I think the "neck snap" due to 5 pt thing is bunk based on this text.
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