Roll Bar VS Harness Bar

[tamadrummer1120]

Looking for input from the forum on this one. Im at the point where I am trying to lose sensible weight in the car without making it miserable to drive on occasion on the road. One of which is having some drag seats and either swap them or keep them in on a semi-permanent basis. With that, I will want harnesses and the conversation of getting a full roll bar, like the Watson Racing 4 point vs some sort of harness bar comes up. Obviously the harness bar is cheaper and should be a much easier install. I already have a rear seat delete, so I don't care about any of that. I also could see the car getting quicker over the next couple years and maybe there is a need at that time for a full roll cage and probably a lot easier to sell a harness bar and recover most of the money versus the 4 point. Thoughts? Currently the car is in the high 10 second range fwiw. Oh and if you are in favor of the harness bar, what brand? I have seen a few but not too much in regards to reviews.

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[VicRattlehead]

to stay Nhra legal to 10.00 you need factory seat, seat belt, and steering wheel with airbag. or go 6 point bar and belts. harness bar won't be legal in any scenario

 

[Scootsmcgreggor]

Harness bars are straight up not safe. Stay stock or do a 4pt with harnesses and seats.

 

[Biggsy]

probably a lot easier to sell a harness bar and recover most of the money versus the 4 point

Not really true. But being that you are in Maryland too go ahead and get the roll bar that way when you’re finished you can sell it to me

 

[qtrmiler2]

i believe the nhra rule states that 2013 and up with dot tire and no airbag removable you are good to 9.00.You will need a nhra licenses also with proper safety gear for driver.You may want to double check on the year of car.

 

[Coyote Chase]

i believe the nhra rule states that 2013 and up with dot tire and no airbag removable you are good to 9.00.You will need a nhra licenses also with proper safety gear for driver.You may want to double check on the year of car.

Probably the #1 reason I'm adding a roll cage! Fear of getting run over by a 9 second car! We had a guy with one at the season opener, ran like greased lightning! Until he turned it sideways, going through the traps. Fortunately, it was during testing and there wasn't a car and driver next to him...

 

[rxryanm]

to stay Nhra legal to 10.00 you need factory seat, seat belt, and steering wheel with airbag. or go 6 point bar and belts. harness bar won't be legal in any scenario

i believe the nhra rule states that 2013 and up with dot tire and no airbag removable you are good to 9.00.You will need a nhra licenses also with proper safety gear for driver.You may want to double check on the year of car.

Would one/both of you guys provide where you found that in the rules? I've tried to read thru them, but can't find the info I'm looking for. Maybe I'm just an idiot?

 

[tamadrummer1120]

Problem is IHRA rules are slightly different too. Annoying for sure.

 

[shogun32]

I have a Braum harness bar looking for a new home if that's of interest.

 

[qtrmiler2]

This may help

 

[qtrmiler2]

This may help

Well messed that up lol

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