Driving a Lotus on track is something that is a joy. But for some of us, a harness to hold us in the seat, becomes an important upgrade to really feel in control. But safety drives our designs and we strive to produce products that not only work properly but also meet our clients needs.
We have begun designing a new harness bar for the Emira. Our goal is to create one that:- Safe
- Will be easy to fit
- No modifications to the car
- Preserve rear shelf space
- Light
We have been designing proper harness bars since 2004 for Lotus cars. We were the first to offer a solution for the S2 Elise/Exige in the US.
We created one for the S1 Evora and have created them for other cars like the Alfa 4C.
We understand the safety requirements for this type of product as we work closely with Schroth USA owner, Joe Marko. Joe has guided us over the years to advise us of the latest safety practices. This helps when we are unable to crash test our products! Joe's advice caused us to make improvements to our first two Elise bars.
We all understand that anything less than a full cage, 6pt harnesses and race seat is a compromise but if it is done well, a safe solution can be created. We know most weekend warriors need a solution that still allows them to enjoy their cars on the street.
Our bar will be quite innovative and easier to fit. Ours will be safe but also light and bolt-in with NO modifications needed. Our bar will offer more shelf space behind the seats than other options.
Here is a picture of the first prototype - this is far from the final design but gave us what we needed to further flesh out our concepts.
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