Bruce:
As an active competitor in SCCA racing, I can tell you that for competition
it is recommended that belts be replaced every 3-5 years. The Nylon is
strongly effected by UV and losses its strength. At this point in their
life, your belts would be nearly useless in a crash. I don't want to be an
alarmist, but these are the facts. I have installed the 3-point inertia
reel belts (Securon) in my car and find them very convenient. You will have
to mount the reel on the wheel house which requires drilling a hole and
fitting a backing plate, but other than that, a straight-forward
installation. I recommend it.
Philip E. Barnes '71 TR6 CC61193L
Cornell University
Newman Laboratory of Nuclear Studies
Ithaca, NY 14853
607-255-4951
peb3@cornell.edu
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