Quote Originally Posted by J. Robinson View Post
Rspears - The seat hinges are just bolted through the riser with fender washers on the back side. The riser is made from 3/4 inch thick white spruce and it is fiberglassed into the body; it's very rigid. Hopefully I'll never hit anything, but if I do the seat belts should stop the driver and/or passenger and the seats from ripping loose. This car will be equipped with 5-way harnesses; the shoulder and crotch straps are optional, but I'm a firm believer in seat belts (A few trips into the concrete walls on a race track will make a believer of anyone).
Jim,
I knew you'd have it covered, but seeing those strap hinges bolted to a wooden riser kind of jumped out at me. Reinforcing the back side is the key, but the 5-way harness will indeed absorb most of the shock so the seats will only be dealing with vertical forces, and some side G-forces as you power through turns!! Thanks for the reply.