Fitting harness to reclining Recaros

[Robo_#1]

So I'm looking for seats for my Mx5 that I'll fit harnesses to. I LOVE Recaro seats, and was originally looking for either some Carbon Kevlar RS Mazda seats or a set of Pole Positions, but like the Sportster CS's for the Clio they go for silly money and the Pole Positions 2nd hand are f*cked and new they're pricey. I have spotted though that Mazda RX8's came with leather Recaro seats similar to the CS and because RX8's are sh*t and eat engines, they're constantly being broken = cheaper seats.

So, the question is, because these are reclinable seats, what are peoples opinions on fitting them with harnesses? As comfy and awesome as they might look, I don't like the idea of them folding up in a crash.

 

[Robo_#1]

I have noticed that on Recaros site they do list that the Sportster CS has holes for four point harnesses. Surely they wouldn't advertise that fact if they weren't safe to use?

https://www.recaro-automotive.com/e...s/recaro-sportster-cs-cross-sportster-cs.html

 

[ben_r1]

I always thought they wouldn't put harness holes in place unless the seats could take the strain of them during a crash. Surely there would be legal implications as they have the fitment for harnesses but don't specify anywhere they aren't suitable?

 

[Fernandez]

I have a pair of half leather lotus seats that'll be available soon.

 

[GrumpyTwig]

I used them with harnesses and they survived that, you've met me Rob if they can survive me they must be at least a little strong!

 

[Robo_#1]

I always thought they wouldn't put harness holes in place unless the seats could take the strain of them during a crash. Surely there would be legal implications as they have the fitment for harnesses but don't specify anywhere they aren't suitable?

Yeah I agree, although there's always lots of internet speculation of "recliners fold up in a crash with harness" talk. But TBH I think it's b*ll*cks.

I have a pair of half leather lotus seats that'll be available soon.

Hmmmm. We'll talk

I used them with harnesses and they survived that, you've met me Rob if they can survive me they must be at least a little strong!

And you've met me, I think I should be more worried of sliding out of the harness than snapping it haha! You didn't stack it though so still no promise they withstand high G-Forces.