@SteveRacer thanks for the advice! I've been doing it that way whenever I go out for harder drives for the past few days and it seems to work just fine, definitely still interested in a harness though-- wonder if I can set it up in some sort of way that it's not visible when not in use
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@Ceshion @BobCross that Sky hardtop is from Norm's Fiberglass. The Sky never came as a coupe from the factory, only the Solstice. The aftermarket tops are distinguishable because the top, back corner me of the windows are curved. The factory coupe windows are square.
@Ceshion wrt harness: it's typically not recommended to put one in a convertible without a real roll bar or cage. If the car flips, your body has fewer places to go. My 350Z had pads on the tunnel and door that you could brace your knees against. Worked pretty well. But, a good street / race adjustable seat - Sparco is my favorite but kind of pricey - will do wonders.
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@JPhi1618 No idea, I suspect so though, most are now
TBH I know nothing about them, that answer was based on google-fu
@Ceshion I've heard the "don't fit harnesses unless you've got a cage" argument before too - it makes sense. If you roll in inertia belts, you can fall sideways into the centre of the car if the roof caves in. With straps over both shoulders, you can't...
and that can apply just as much in a tin-top as a convertible
possibly more so in fact - in a convertible, the A pillars are usually reinforced
@JPhi1618 - @NickC - I'm not sure either, but my rule of thumb these days is, it's an interference motor until proven otherwise. Better to be safe than sorry.
Ugh... Over on bicycles.SE. Random guy is selling a 15yo bike helmet for $10. It looks lightly used except for the cracking and bending! Sounds like a steal!
My neighbor is moving cross country and selling all his bike stuff. His helmet's a white Bell, about 15 years old. It's a bit scuffed but generally in pretty good condition. The only thing that worries me is some of the styrofoam is cracking off, but it shouldn't be hard to glue or remove and stu...
Thanks - it doesn't feel like I do anything special. Wash the car on the weekends when you have a chance. Wax the car every now and then. Don't leave bird crap, etc. on the car.
I live where there's salt year round so washing isn't optional.