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<blockquote data-quote="Black Gold 380R" data-source="post: 16824953" data-attributes="member: 70025"><p>Thank you Todd, [USER=183643]@98 svt[/USER] and everyone else for providing feedback on this issue. I get it and understand it.</p><p></p><p>Here is my thought process overall. If it were not for the video shoot in LA I might not have restraints in the car to begin with. This car has NEVER had anything in the form of restraints. Not even lap belts. That doesn't mean it's a smart move by any means.</p><p></p><p>However, I'm looking at the "Risk Factor." Every time we get in our cars and go some where there is a "risk" of getting into an accident. However, that risk is very low (how many accidents have you been in since you have started driving?). Then I throw in the amount of time I drive my 65 compared to my other vehicles and that risk of accident in my 65 is further reduced.</p><p></p><p>I have owned this car since 1989 and have never been in an accident. Why? Because I hardly ever drive the car. So, my point here is I think my risk is VERY low.</p><p></p><p>Now, after considering the risk factor, I now look at my equipment. First are my seats. The upper back portion does not lock in place. When I installed the restraints I tested them. The restraints themselves do not have a locking mechanism like conventional cars. So, once the restraints are fitted and adjusted to the person wearing them there "IS" some movement forward due to the non-locking seat. </p><p></p><p>So, my risk is low and there is some movement forward with my current set up that will reduce spinal compression. Now, there is risk of injury in every accident. The idea is to limit the amount of injury.</p><p></p><p>I understand all the concerns and parameters here and appreciate everyone's feedback in trying to help me get this right (as mentioned before, I do not know everything and need help/advice at times). I know based on the laws of physics my current set up is not ideal, but it is better than no restraints like it's been with this car since 1965. </p><p></p><p>In the end I know it's not an ideal situation, but based on how I am looking at this I feel I should be fine until a better solution can be implemented. </p><p></p><p>Am I gambling? To a certain degree yes, but I feel I have taken actions to minimize issues. In other words, I believe I'm doing the best with what I have to work with, the time I had remaining before the shoot and the risk factors involved.</p><p></p><p>Thanks again to everyone who has commented on this. I just wanted to provide you my thought process and why I went in this direction, right or wrong.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Black Gold 380R, post: 16824953, member: 70025"] Thank you Todd, [USER=183643]@98 svt[/USER] and everyone else for providing feedback on this issue. I get it and understand it. Here is my thought process overall. If it were not for the video shoot in LA I might not have restraints in the car to begin with. This car has NEVER had anything in the form of restraints. Not even lap belts. That doesn't mean it's a smart move by any means. However, I'm looking at the "Risk Factor." Every time we get in our cars and go some where there is a "risk" of getting into an accident. However, that risk is very low (how many accidents have you been in since you have started driving?). Then I throw in the amount of time I drive my 65 compared to my other vehicles and that risk of accident in my 65 is further reduced. I have owned this car since 1989 and have never been in an accident. Why? Because I hardly ever drive the car. So, my point here is I think my risk is VERY low. Now, after considering the risk factor, I now look at my equipment. First are my seats. The upper back portion does not lock in place. When I installed the restraints I tested them. The restraints themselves do not have a locking mechanism like conventional cars. So, once the restraints are fitted and adjusted to the person wearing them there "IS" some movement forward due to the non-locking seat. So, my risk is low and there is some movement forward with my current set up that will reduce spinal compression. Now, there is risk of injury in every accident. The idea is to limit the amount of injury. I understand all the concerns and parameters here and appreciate everyone's feedback in trying to help me get this right (as mentioned before, I do not know everything and need help/advice at times). I know based on the laws of physics my current set up is not ideal, but it is better than no restraints like it's been with this car since 1965. In the end I know it's not an ideal situation, but based on how I am looking at this I feel I should be fine until a better solution can be implemented. Am I gambling? To a certain degree yes, but I feel I have taken actions to minimize issues. In other words, I believe I'm doing the best with what I have to work with, the time I had remaining before the shoot and the risk factors involved. Thanks again to everyone who has commented on this. I just wanted to provide you my thought process and why I went in this direction, right or wrong. [/QUOTE]
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