115 replies to this topic

[minimadjonesy]

If I were you I would move those rear mounts to the bottom of the seat, the rear parcel shelf is not strong enough and if you were to have an accident your seatbelts would be useless as the shelf would just peal away.

If you do a quick search I think there is an FAQ on where the mounts should go

[eden7842]

the parce shelf is more than strong enough, and if u search i think ul find that ive got them at a good angle.

http://www.securon.c...g/extras/fa.jpg

[Jonny998cc]

parcel shelf is strong enough as i found out when i hit a tree

[minimadjonesy]

the angle had nothing to do with my post. Yes you can have them at that angle but the stress in a heavy crash WILL peal that shelf away like butter. I have seen it and it's not pretty.
jonny998cc, how fast were you driving and was it head on when you hit a tree?? if so then you were very lucky. The parcel shelf is only fixed to the body at the front and rear by spot welds. both sides are not in contact with the outside of the shell.

But hey, your car, I can only advise you of the dangers

link to FAQ

[steverose]

Would have to agree that those mounting points dont look strong enough should you have a shunt. Are you putting a diagonal bar on the roll cage? If so you could mount them on that, other than that could they not go on the floor with some proper backing plates.

[mdickson]

Hi, there I would have to agree with the others about the mounting location. I would look at the using something like this from minisport.
Harness bar

Just my idea.

Good luck with it all.

Martin.

[Kimberley x]

Love it! But it needs a name now

[eden7842]

ive thought about it, and i take it back, my freind pointed out how it wold rip the shelf away from the shell.

im going too eaither get a harness bar or tie the mounting points into the shell better

as for jonnys crash he was only going about 30 and he was very lucky as his 3 point harness was only bolted with a m4 bolt!


kimberly, shes called, dafney jayne

[minimadjonesy]

in which case he was extremely lucky. Glad you're rethinking it! I have mine mounted to the exisiting seatbelt mounts on the rear seat. Gives you the 45 degree angle for the rear straps which is perfectly acceptable. The spreadder plates and eyelet bolts you have would go there without any issue.

[mighty mini jack]

Had a good look round this at bingley, loved it!!!

[eden7842]

thanks mate, there were a few hick-ups on the way but, it had only done aroud 20 miles over 5 days before the 80 mile round trip to bigley so she did well. there are some issues which need addressing, one of being my arch which came loose hehe

she seemed to get alot of attention

[gregh55]

give me the front end?????? clubbys rock!

greg

[mighty mini jack]

thanks mate, there were a few hick-ups on the way but, it had only done aroud 20 miles over 5 days before the 80 mile round trip to bigley so she did well. there are some issues which need addressing, one of being my arch which came loose hehe

she seemed to get alot of attention

I just loved that hole in the rear near the old filler cap! Gave it a good poke might i add.

Love the whole thing, how rough it was (and the arch missing!)

[Saxo-Fiesta-Mini]

lol cheers eden for that front end its ace used some rope and tied it to my front once i got to jasons and drove the 10 mins home

yours looked mean as especially the split fire leads

[eden7842]

yeah shes unfinnished hehe, got loads of bits and bobs to do yet.

sean, its all good mate, glad its goin to good use