Cobra Crash in CA Yesterday

[twobjshelbys]

Originally Posted by t walgamuth

I have a double wide roll bar. That plus four point harness makes me feel cozy.

How much side force would it take to collapse it. Unless it is braced on both sides like the single bars. In

[bobcowan]

4 point is better 2 point. But, a 4 point can be more dangerous than a 3 point factory style in a frontal collision. With the anti-submarine belt, there's a likelihood you'll slide out underneath the lap belt and fracture hips, pelvis, and lower spine.

The 3 point harness allows the upper body to bend forward and rotate , preventing you from sliding under or hitting the steering wheel. That's the theory, anyway.

[t walgamuth]

Originally Posted by twobjshelbys

How much side force would it take to collapse it. Unless it is braced on both sides like the single bars. In

I think you'd be impressed at its structural integrity.

[BigGuy]

Lap belt is fine for me.... I’m taller than my roll bar.

I don’t track/race my Cobra.
I had my ‘67 corvette (427ci 435 hp) on track at mid-Ohio .....much safer for someone my height (6’ 5”).

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by BigGuy

Lap belt is fine for me.... I’m taller than my roll bar.

Not after you roll it.

[BigGuy]

Kind of like rolling a motorcycle......