PeterTRR Posted May 17, 2020 Report Share Posted May 17, 2020 Working on a rebuild with my son on the above ,we need to know where is the best place to mount a set off lap seat belts one end has an eye hook the other end is just normal. Thanks John. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DavidBee Posted May 19, 2020 Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 (edited) I agree, seatbelts are a must. But I would go for the reel-type shoulder type belt. Much safer in the event of a shunt or emergency braking, protecting the head from getting cracked open on impact. Edit: I have not followed my own advice. I removed the reel-type fitted to my car, which meant that you don't have the clasps getting in the way, and replaced with 4-point harness. Much safer. Edited July 8, 2021 by DavidBee Changes to my reply Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted May 20, 2020 Report Share Posted May 20, 2020 AFIK Lap belts alone arent legal in this country, however in the US they were pretty much standard for many years. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moliver Posted May 23, 2020 Report Share Posted May 23, 2020 Hi there, Please allow to click myself into this post. I am in the process of evaluating the retrofit of seat belt Options as well. I will of course opt for a 3 Point solution but am a little concerned about the installation of the top Fixing Point. For a flexible System, I think it would further be rather difficult to align the roll to this top Fixing Point. It would be very helpul if some pictures of Installation examples could be posted. Happy for any input! Regards Oliver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nobbyc Posted May 24, 2020 Report Share Posted May 24, 2020 This setup fine for me as belts do not rub neck or slide off shoulder. Use 75 x 50 x 3mm backing plates with nut tack welded in centre. No complaints from passenger either. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moliver Posted May 24, 2020 Report Share Posted May 24, 2020 Hi Nobbyc, Thanks a lot for the pirctures. I am just a Little confused as it seems that you only have a diagonal shoulder belt. No waistbelt ? Cheers Oliver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted May 24, 2020 Report Share Posted May 24, 2020 12 hours ago, Nobbyc said: This setup fine for me as belts do not rub neck or slide off shoulder. Use 75 x 50 x 3mm backing plates with nut tack welded in centre. No complaints from passenger either. What seats are those? Peter W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foster461 Posted May 25, 2020 Report Share Posted May 25, 2020 I wish you had not posted that picture. I have Miata seats in the TR6 and they are very comfortable. I rebuilt the TR3 seats with new springs etc and while they look correct for car shows they are dreadful for anything but a short trip. I also fitted 3 point belts however and they work fine with the standard TR3 seats. Stan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Vincent Posted May 26, 2020 Report Share Posted May 26, 2020 7 hours ago, foster461 said: I wish you had not posted that picture. I have Miata seats in the TR6 and they are very comfortable. I rebuilt the TR3 seats with new springs etc and while they look correct for car shows they are dreadful for anything but a short trip. I also fitted 3 point belts however and they work fine with the standard TR3 seats. Stan Hi Stan, I have a pair of refurbished standard TR3a seats stored in my loft. Like you I rebuilt them and then found them uncomfortable. I now have a pair of MX5 series 2 seats. Much better. Rgds Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moliver Posted August 15, 2020 Report Share Posted August 15, 2020 ....here we go - finally suceeded as well. Best of all co-drivers is happy .... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foster461 Posted August 15, 2020 Report Share Posted August 15, 2020 If nothing else they will stop you from getting bounced out of the car when you go over the slightest bump. Stan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Owen Posted July 8, 2021 Report Share Posted July 8, 2021 (edited) I was wondering what length works for a TR3 with original style seats? 110" or 125"? https://www.seatbeltplanet.com/i-30498133-3-point-lap-shoulder-retractable-seat-belt-push-button-buckle.html?ref=category:1389192 Edited July 8, 2021 by David Owen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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