Re: Elan Sprint/S4 seatbelt position.
Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2020 10:58 pm
rgh0 wrote:I doubt your plate would hold in a significant accident.
cheers
Rohan
I would second that!
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rgh0 wrote:I doubt your plate would hold in a significant accident.
cheers
Rohan
MarkDa wrote:Thanks for quick feedback.
.... but suspect that even though in theory the drop rod does a lot of work in a crash the lower end will require a decent reinforcing plate in the wheel arch and perhaps some additional glass fibre?
mbell wrote:FYI if you want to floor mount you want the securon 500/30 as they have the shoulder hanger. 514/30 do not have the shoulder hanger so need the reel mounting at shoulder height.
(Just fitted some 514/30 in my plus 2 today)
oldelanman wrote:The upper attachment is via a special bolt through the fibreglass to an outrigger bracket on the top of the suspension tower, it does not bolt directly to the fibreglass. All the necessary parts are available from the usual suppliers in the UK.
Bahamayellow wrote:oldelanman wrote:The upper attachment is via a special bolt through the fibreglass to an outrigger bracket on the top of the suspension tower, it does not bolt directly to the fibreglass. All the necessary parts are available from the usual suppliers in the UK.
Hello, thank you for all of the usual information on here and I have now got the brackets and seatbelt bolts and will be attempting this job possibly over the weekend.
First question can I drop the damper far enough down with the car on axle stands to get the seat belt bracket in without dismantling the entire rear suspension?
Regards,
Mike