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The Schroth Rallye 4 is the de facto standard for
anyone looking for a simple, clean, DOT-approved and Safe 4 point
harness. The technology built into the harness puts it in a category above the
belts made by other manufacturers. The years of testing and motorsport
experience only give credit to what the engineers have been saying all along.
There are two main reasons why the Schroth Belts
are the only safe 4 point harnesses: ASM technology and the ability to install
the belts to stock harness mounting locations.
ASM stands for Anti-SubMarining.
It's an extra flap of material sewn into the inboard shoulder belt that prevents
you from sliding underneath the lap belt. In a 4 point harness made by some
other company, the two shoulder straps restrain your upper body equally. They
keep your chest from moving forward. However, this also pulls up on the lap belt
and allows your accellerating pelvis to slide under the lap belt and cause
serious damage to your stomach and intestines. With ASM, one of the shoulder
belts will elongate at a different rate which will force your pelvis down into
the seat cushion. Upon rebound, you will be placed back in an upright position
with the belt correctly placed over your body.
The advantages of being able to mount an
aftermarket 4 point harness to stock mounting locations are many. First and
foremost is the knowledge that these points have been load tested. This means
that the manufacturer of your vehicle engineered the points to be able to
withstand some truly amazing forces for a specified length of time. In plain
English this means that the bolts won't pull out of the sheet metal.
It also means (in the case of a Schroth Harness)
that you can retain the use of your stock 3-point harness, allowing you the use
of the backseat of your car. If you have the need to transport passengers (or
cargo) in your backseat, it is possible to disconnect the tailstrap (a feature
only Schroth has) and use your normal 3 point harness.
These belts are perfect for Driver's Schools,
Autocrosses and canyon runs with your local car club. They offer a comfortable
and stylish harness that will hold you in your seat during spirited driving, as
well as a restraint that will perform ahead of the competition in an impact.
This belt will work perfectly for someone driving a vehicle that is on the
vehicle reference list, as it is critical to test the seat back strength in
order to make sure the seat can withstand the forces exerted upon it.
Available in Black, Blue, Red & Silver.
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