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GoodfellaFD3S 03-30-08 01:24 PM

Finally installed my Axiom Autosports rear harness bar
 
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It's *much* beefier than the tanabe bar that just came off :)

I had hit a snag on my install b/c the stock nuts that hold the bar ends on arent threaded all the way to the bottom, and with the thicker metal on the axiom bar mounting points I wasn't able to grab any threads with them. After some searching I came upon the proper m10x1.25 flanged nuts with thread all the way to the bottom and in the proper grade. I actually have a bunch extra if anyone needs them....they'll come in handy for the front bar in the event I need to shim my front bar higher to give me more clearance at the greddy elbow.

Install was a breeze, fitment was perfect. You do need a massive allen key (3/4?) to bolt the bar to the ends. Very shiny, I'm happy with it. Now to go harness shopping :D

https://www.rx7club.com/attachment.p...6&d=1206901462
https://www.rx7club.com/attachment.p...7&d=1206901462

theorie 03-30-08 01:43 PM

looks great! i'm still meaning to buy one of these...too many things on the list though.

i wonder if he'll be designing a new front strut bar as well? it would be nice to have a matching set!

Rhode_Dog 03-30-08 04:40 PM

It's hard to notice that nice harness bar when there are pimp seats distracting you. ;)

retaliate1st 03-30-08 08:07 PM

yeah, those seats are pimp

RedBaron7 03-30-08 08:15 PM

looks awesome!

cabaynes 03-30-08 08:41 PM

you need to powdercoat it flat black. shiny is playyyyyed out ;)

dregg100 03-30-08 10:11 PM

or cerma coat it. lol

GoodfellaFD3S 03-30-08 11:10 PM

Eh, I love the polished look, in person it looks fantastic set against all the oem black plastics. Chris Carlisi snapped a shot when I was visiting him and his 3 rotor FD today, maybe he'll post it up when he's not ripping through the lincoln tunnel with a perma-grin on his face :lol:

TheCrazyAZN 03-31-08 01:10 AM

OMG OMG, Like OMG!

Those PINK SEATS are like SOOOOO TOTALLY AWESOME!!

:gayboy: :gayboy: :gayboy:

rexhvn 03-31-08 01:16 AM


Originally Posted by TheCrazyAZN (Post 8038151)
OMG OMG, Like OMG!

Those PINK SEATS are like SOOOOO TOTALLY AWESOME!!

:gayboy: :gayboy: :gayboy:

I think their actually red...

retaliate1st 03-31-08 08:35 AM

yeah definitely red. those are rz recaros right? if so, call me ghey all you want those seats are pimp. (and super expensive)

GoodfellaFD3S 03-31-08 09:04 AM


Originally Posted by TheCrazyAZN (Post 8038151)
OMG OMG, Like OMG!

Those PINK SEATS are like SOOOOO TOTALLY AWESOME!!

:gayboy: :gayboy: :gayboy:

Huy is just jealous because the pink totally outdoes his smurfy blue motif on his trailer queen show car :lol:

It's the freakin' flash that washes out the color, does it to my paint too.

Yup, they're the Spirit R seats......Ramy at FD Newbie really pulled out all the stops to get them for me, they were basically brand new---the foam hadnt even developed a wear pattern yet :icon_tup:

mrb63083 03-31-08 09:09 AM

Car is looking good Rich!

1QWIK7 03-31-08 09:11 AM


Originally Posted by TheCrazyAZN (Post 8038151)
OMG OMG, Like OMG!

Those PINK SEATS are like SOOOOO TOTALLY AWESOME!!

:gayboy: :gayboy: :gayboy:


Its red dude, not pink. Look at the paint of his car, it looks pink too. The flash from the camera puts too much light causing the red to look pink. That happens to me everytime i take pics of my car. So i just lessen the exposure off my camera settings.

Btw, it looks good, very beefy and shiney.

Mahjik 03-31-08 09:20 AM

Rich,

As much as you have invested in your car, why didn't you go with a 4-pt rollbar?

GoodfellaFD3S 03-31-08 07:45 PM


Originally Posted by Mahjik (Post 8038708)
Rich,

As much as you have invested in your car, why didn't you go with a 4-pt rollbar?

Hey Kyle,

I'm trying to keep it more of a street car, if you can believe that :D

vel525 04-01-08 12:33 PM

Rich, that looks very nice.
I might need to copy you. :D

ImStillOnJava 04-01-08 12:50 PM

looks awesome :) what harnesses are you looking into now? ^_^

mrb63083 04-02-08 09:18 AM

Rich, is that curly wire plugged into your cigarette lighter a radar detector? I can't imagine you speeding... :)

PureMdMa 04-02-08 10:25 AM

Rich using any excuse to pimp his seats. hehe I would too if I had them and will be at Deals gap when I do. Car is looking good BTW see you in week or so.

l8r
Jeremy

BobfisH 04-02-08 05:28 PM


Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S (Post 8041102)
Hey Kyle,

I'm trying to keep it more of a street car, if you can believe that :D

Dude,

if you want a street car, dont put harneses in. Or at least make sure you retain the stock seat belt. Ive removed my seatbelts and have had 4 and 6 point harnesses in my car (currently 6) and trying to instruct every person thats not beein in your car before how to put the harness on is a pain in the ass.

Added to that you have to sit there with the door open so your elbow can bend enough to plug the shoulder straps in, and its just a big pain for a street car...

GoodfellaFD3S 04-02-08 07:10 PM


Originally Posted by BobfisH (Post 8049803)
Dude,

if you want a street car, dont put harneses in. Or at least make sure you retain the stock seat belt. Ive removed my seatbelts and have had 4 and 6 point harnesses in my car (currently 6) and trying to instruct every person thats not beein in your car before how to put the harness on is a pain in the ass.

Added to that you have to sit there with the door open so your elbow can bend enough to plug the shoulder straps in, and its just a big pain for a street car...

With the Spirit R seats, I just run my seatbelts 99% of the time. The harness are for track time, or events like Deals Gap :)

Scrub 04-02-08 07:17 PM

You do realize that the seat belts will help you in a roll over where harnesses may have a negative effect without a roll bar. SUCKA!

GoodfellaFD3S 04-02-08 09:04 PM


Originally Posted by Scrub (Post 8050231)
You do realize that the seat belts will help you in a roll over where harnesses may have a negative effect without a roll bar. SUCKA!

I only plan to use the harnesses on the track, and certainly don't plan on ever rolling over. Keep it up and I'll make sure that your diff is shipped to Madagascar :lol:

Uncle Hungry 04-02-08 10:15 PM


Originally Posted by Scrub (Post 8050231)
You do realize that the seat belts will help you in a roll over where harnesses may have a negative effect without a roll bar. SUCKA!

I have to say this sounds slightly rediculous to me.:Wconfused

Mahjik 04-02-08 10:21 PM


Originally Posted by Uncle Hungry (Post 8050941)
I have to say this sounds slightly rediculous to me.:Wconfused

https://www.rx7club.com/showpost.php...60&postcount=4

Scrub 04-02-08 11:49 PM


Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S (Post 8050640)
I only plan to use the harnesses on the track, and certainly don't plan on ever rolling over. Keep it up and I'll make sure that your diff is shipped to Madagascar :lol:


I want to come to deals gap just to make fun of you in your racing harness.......and I think 99.9 perecnt of people don't PLAN on rolling their car.... :hahaha:

I'm just messin with ya snuggles.

1souped7 04-03-08 09:13 AM

Where did you get the harness bar and how much was it?

1souped7 04-03-08 10:42 AM

Double post sorry.

gracer7-rx7 04-03-08 11:11 AM

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Here is the un-blinged version of the bar with manly black seats. :)

4CN A1R 04-03-08 11:17 AM


Originally Posted by dregg100 (Post 8037603)
or cerma coat it. lol

haha, knowing him he prob did

Uncle Hungry 04-03-08 11:49 AM

mahjik I understand what you're saying. Is that speculation or have you seen or read proof of this in an rx7?

FDSeoul 04-03-08 01:21 PM

super nice where and how much??

DigDug 04-03-08 04:44 PM


Originally Posted by Uncle Hungry (Post 8052681)
mahjik I understand what you're saying. Is that speculation or have you seen or read proof of this in an rx7?


It's not really RX7-specific. I saw an E36 M3 roll over outside turn 3 at Summit main several years ago. No cage, the roof collapsed severely on the passenger side since it went down first (rolled to the outside off a left-hand turn). Both driver and pass were wearing harnesses with factory seats. The driver walked away since the roof held up pretty well on his side, but the passenger was taken to the hospital with neck trauma as the roof collapsed onto his head. Not sure what happened to him after that, but it took them at least 10 minutes just to get him out of the car onto a stretcher. During that time, you could see that the harness held his body upright in the seat, his head just had nowhere to go.

Having seen that, I would never suggest using a harness without a cage or at least a rollbar. A rollbar would probably be safe, but at least for me with a helmet on, I'm already touching the ceiling so there isn't much room there.

Mahjik 04-03-08 04:57 PM


Originally Posted by Uncle Hungry (Post 8052681)
mahjik I understand what you're saying. Is that speculation or have you seen or read proof of this in an rx7?

Possible? yes. Probable? Well, every crash is going to be different. As always, the goal is not to crash, however we wear seats/harnesses for "just in case".

Prometheus 04-03-08 05:39 PM

I installed my harness bar some time ago, and I must say that fitment was superb.

FDSeoul 04-03-08 05:44 PM

wow this is some serious subject matter we are discussing here. how interesting and a great point without a complete safety equipment ie; cage roll w/ harness andd god knows what else. what really is the point on having just the harness!!!!!!

Mahjik 04-03-08 06:00 PM


Originally Posted by SD93FD3S (Post 8054215)
wow this is some serious subject matter we are discussing here. how interesting and a great point without a complete safety equipment ie; cage roll w/ harness andd god knows what else. what really is the point on having just the harness!!!!!!

Well, I'll say this:

I have run without a rollbar and the M2 harness bar for a few years. I have never flipped my car during or prior to the harnesses being installed. I do have a Kirk 4pt rollbar now though.

Now, I'm not saying "I did it, so it's safe for everyone". It's more for education. I do my best to provide enough information for people to make their own "informed" choice which is why I recommend to people not to use harnesses without a rollbar/cage.

So, harnesses without a rollbar/cage... do people do it? Yes. Should they? Probably not however there are a lot of things people do with cars that they probably shouldn't as well. ;)

FDSeoul 04-03-08 06:09 PM

lol +1

adam c 04-03-08 07:04 PM

I still don't understand why Rich painted his car pink to match the seats????

2007 ZX-10R 04-03-08 11:58 PM

nice job, uncle Rich

when are you taking this beast to the track to put the smack down on some 911s and posts a few vids?

about tme to supdate the sig as well

Scrub 04-04-08 07:46 AM

:lol::lol: :hahaha:



Originally Posted by adam c (Post 8054507)
I still don't understand why Rich painted his car pink to match the seats????


Julian 04-11-08 10:34 AM


Originally Posted by Rhode_Dog (Post 8036587)
It's hard to notice that nice harness bar when there are pimp seats distracting you. ;)


yeah,

I could focus on that bar about as well as if a naked girl had her tits hanging over it.

2007 ZX-10R 04-11-08 12:13 PM

reminds me of Labreck's "pink FD" quips with regard to my car, without the right lighting or a mediocre camera, any red car can look "pink" (including his old Z06)

FDSeoul 04-11-08 01:01 PM

okay i still have a question??? where and how much???

Prometheus 04-11-08 03:03 PM

Link!
 

Originally Posted by SD93FD3S (Post 8082822)
okay i still have a question??? where and how much???

https://www.rx7club.com/newreply.php...eply&p=8082822

Contact them and they will tell you when the next run is going into production

(IF they actaully plan on doing another run)


they are great:icon_tup:

Prometheus 04-11-08 05:01 PM

Correct Link...
 
http://axiomautosports.freehostia.co...arnessbar.html


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