XJ "Budget Build"

raptor314 · Feb 5, 2017

Here's some shots of the roll bar covers I sewed up.

I decided I'm going to make them to finish off the C/D pillars.

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ljobbins · Feb 6, 2017

raptor314 said:
They were some cheapies off of Amazon. I couldnt paste the link, but here's the description. They're $43 right now and they do fit pretty well. Im contemplating making some out of OD green cordura because I have like 9 yards left after the roll bar covers.

FH Group Universal Fit Full Set Car Seat Cover, (Hunting Camouflage) (Airbag compatible and Split Bench, Fit Most Car, Truck, Suv, or Van, FH-FB111115)

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Thanks. Ill check them out.

bad_idea · Feb 7, 2017

raptor314 said:

Are those belts for restraining a person? If so, they are wrong. You should never mount a shoulder belt below the shoulders. As the person is thrown forward in a collision, the belt pulls down on the shoulders compressing their spin. Shoulder belts should be mounted slightly above the shoulders.

Awesome looking build. I'm impressed by your go get it attitude.

POSJ · Feb 8, 2017

bad_idea said:
You should never mount a shoulder belt below the shoulders. As the person is thrown forward in a collision, the belt pulls down on the shoulders compressing their spin. Shoulder belts should be mounted slightly above the shoulders.

Partially incorrect, 0-10 degrees below the shoulder is the proper mounting position.

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raptor314 · Feb 10, 2017

bad_idea said:
Are those belts for restraining a person? If so, they are wrong. You should never mount a shoulder belt below the shoulders. As the person is thrown forward in a collision, the belt pulls down on the shoulders compressing their spin. Shoulder belts should be mounted slightly above the shoulders.

Awesome looking build. I'm impressed by your go get it attitude.

I didnt know that about the belt. Im going to remove it, my daughter doesn't like it anyhow...plus now that I know it's unsafe...Thank you.

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raptor314 · Feb 16, 2017

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bad_idea · Feb 17, 2017

I stand corrected. Thanks for the info POSJ. Thank you raptor for looking into the belt mounting rather than calling me an idiot and continuing forward, especially considering it's your kid belted in back there. Now do some other cool work.

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