KSR How To: Racing Harnesses

A quick shift away from our normal uploads to highlight a simple, but very important part of racing.....proper seat belt usage!! In this video you will see and hear my opinions of how to use seat belts in your race car. Also, I touch on a few other cars in the shop and some of KSR's road racing history. With anything safety related, consult with the manufacturer's instructions or give them a call on how to use their products in the absolute best manner for your application!!!
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[@Threethings278]

"tech talk with kevin" needs to be a sub seriors please bud

[@gscott2299]

I'm betting Kevin has so much going on in the shop, that a " Sub Series " video is probably too hard to swing.

[@fubar1217]

Isn't every video essentially "tech talk with Kevin"?

[@Threethings278]

@@fubar1217 yes it is your not wrong the info that kevin pumps out is unreal

[@Threethings278]

@@gscott2299 yes i agree, time is something we all lack in lol

[@xpkkingx]

Great stuff. This should be a series; "Kevin tells you how"

[@Jenuin]

I agree =]

[@NovaRedHead]

So much knowledge that could be shared, I'd watch it. You can never learn enough 🤓

[@Gunlover36]

Keducation.

[@christopherwedemeyer2993]

Safety should be built first. Going fast should work around safety.

[@KSRPerformanceFabrication]

10000000000000% agree!!!!

[@gscott2299]

You're 101% correct, racing is like flying all FAR/AIM rules were wrote in blood and death. Kevin shop rules are safety first, second, third or he'll not let you in the shop! Period

[@jooka2010]

That's why I respect cooper for putting more cage in his Camaro. Does Ruby even have a funny car hoop? I know Leroy does but still

[@christopherwedemeyer2993]

I have messed up ankles from a collision in a '69 mustang. The "required" 6point cage did nothing to protect my feet. If I ever go faster than 13's again , it'll be with an eight second rated cage.

[@mechanicsinherited7079]

@@jooka2010 pretty sure ruby's Cage is only 8.50 certified

[@scottfritz4988]

You should do a video on installing them, especially the weld on tabs. I see so many installed wrong.

[@l4pin]

Definitely this, I've seen some horror show seat belt mounting

[@blksrsil]

Agreed and Mullet offers the perfect opportunity to go through proper installation, with lengths, angles, materials etc

[@JRMaroon]

Agree, Would like to see Kevin's approach and detail regarding harness and seat install.

[@cstechvideo]

Been around some serious race cars for a few years, the routine is "can you still breathe?" if the answer is yes the belts need another yank. Seen the results of loose belts and incorrectly fitting safety gear. Keep the tips coming Kev, even the seasoned guys need a reminder now and again!

[@krazicanuck9045]

Something is telling me this guy has a future in automotive mechanics

[@gregsimon9061]

Great tips Kevin, my family and I started racing in the 50’s with only lap belts and a Sam Brown belt , in the 60’s people discovered you could go to an aircraft surplus and buy seat belts and shoulder harnesses, two problems, the were old and used and only 2” wide, and you quickly learned people didn’t know how to mount them. I remember when we bought our first set of racing belts, still only 2” but the quality was so much better, some of the horror stories about people not knowing how to mount them became apparent after a crash unfortunately. Some even mounted them to the aluminum seat. This was midgets and sprint cars, in July of 1974 my brother was involved in a horrible crash that flipped him on top of the wall which resulted in him loosing his right hand, we were friends with Bill Simpson and used his belts and race suits, he came to the hospital and stated designing arm restraints, he tried several different styles, but because of his dedication to safety, there have been a lot less arm injuries. I’m so glad you put this video out, so many people don’t understand how important seat mounting is. I was watching JJ the boss strap his tiny wife into a car he normally would drive with common pillows under and behind her, and she wrecked the car, as she flipped she was at least 6” out of the seat, her feet actually touched the right door, luckily she was ok, I took the time to email him but it didn’t do any good because I’ve seen them still do it with the girls swapping car. When you are bouncing around in a race car all it takes is an impact with the cage to receive a closed head injury. Thanks for a great video, I still say you are a great fabricator and your attention to detail and safety is second to none. It amazes me how some people will cheap out on safety equipment, seats have come a long way. And yes you drive by the seat of your pants.

[@bigbadjon_12]

Nice to find a genuine person that just wants to share useful and valuable information.

[@KSRPerformanceFabrication]

I appreciate that!

[@RLGRacing]

Would love to see your take on how belts should be installed. I feel that is just as important as correctly wearing them.

[@troy-from-cjrc]

Absolutely! I hadn't seen your post before I just posted about the same thing. I consider using them properly a close second behind proper installation. But I am a bit passionate about safety.... lol

[@davemackinnon6487]

One of the things I’ve learned is being belted in tightly means that your arms and legs only need to be used to do drive and control the vehicle, rather than help hold you in the seat. On a street car, slide the seat back a few notches, pull the belt right, reef the tensioner so it locks, then slide the sweet forward. The difference in steering feel through your hands is amazing. Love the tech tip dr. Kevin! Keep ‘em coming!

[@masonkelly8341]

Came for the elco months ago stayed for kevin

[@KSRPerformanceFabrication]

Next Elco Video on Tuesday ;)

[@masonkelly8341]

@@KSRPerformanceFabrication yes !!! So excited to see what you do with it now .

[@mattmanyam]

The Cleetus introduced me to The Kevin, and I am forever The grateful.

[@masonkelly8341]

@@mattmanyam aren't we all.

[@mattmanyam]

@@masonkelly8341

[@1byte4]

I find your channel very easy to watch, As my mom would say, you have an easy way about you .

[@anthonyjones657]

I think you are misunderstanding your mom 😆. Did she say this to your girlfriends

[@Leviticusto]

@justin watch that doesn’t make sense it’s a triple negative

[@Axial32]

@justin watch 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@doughopkinsjr]

Kind of mr Roger's vibe.

[@82cj8]

@@Leviticusto Sorry bruh, you're the exact person that saying applies to!!!!!!!

[@kylefulkerson3360]

I hope videos not Mullet related start to pick up on views like your Mullet videos do because they’re always super informative and interesting so a ton of people are missing out!

[@junkyarddawgfixit8970]

Thank you for the video and, more importantly, thanks for your concern. The best part about this kind of video is that you are not trying to sell anything other than the safety itself which is supposed to be common sense for racers.

[@James-uo8fl]

Kevin gives such good information at no charge as well!! I watch his channel because of how detailed he is and all of the wisdom and explanations he provides. Such a good-hearted and caring guy. I feel like I should be paying to watch these! Thanks Kevin!!!! Please keep it up! We all need the advice(even the stubborn bullheaded people need it too)!!!!!!

[@xozindustries7451]

Good tips! I’m so sick of watching these guys just send it with no regard for safety, I’m glad you’re educating people

[@alexpocs8219]

Watched it 3 times to be sure I didn't miss anything. Great job Kevin.

[@erlegree]

Thanks for the video! People don't realize how important this stuff is!

[@pilbaraman1755]

Sitting at the Perth airport in Australia waiting for my flight.. thank God for your video drop!! Love your work!

[@curtfreeman8632]

This video could save a life. Thanks for sharing, Kevin.

[@austinzimmer8388]

I learn something new every time I watch Kevin

[@rickscott6239]

Good job Kevin, something so important that can be overlooked so easily,yet so important to not only to keep you alive but to prevent even the slightest injury that no one needs. Thanks again Kevin.😎👍💯💙

[@jerrybercik8769]

I love your channel! I'm a disabled Vet with a lot of time to watch YOU tube vids. Keep up the good content.

[@mattdavis7968]

I just found this channel/video, but another useful point about tight belts is that they pop open the cam lock easier when they're super tight. A test everyone should do is how fast can you get out of the car, should you need to in an emergency. If the belts are slightly loose, you have a much higher likelihood of them getting caught when you flip the unlock cam, and then you're really stuck. If they're appropriately tight, they will literally spring open.

[@WarudorViperslayer]

I'll admit that I started watching because of Cleetus. Over time despite not owning or racing any race cars myself I've found the process and knowledge Kevin spreads around is amazing and fun to watch. I really enjoy the more technical explanations and reasoning behind what he does. Keep it up Kevin, the content is fantastic.

[@Iwhoiam999]

For the pollen, in the 60's, city developers were planting trees to make cities look appeasing. While doing so, they planted all male trees(pollen producer). Reasoning being that the fruit and pods from female trees would be hard to clean every year. All male trees and no females to catch pollen ends im a bad time. I feel ya allergy sufferers

[@danielmurray6056]

Did you just assume a trees gender....lol im kidding

[@stoichiometry147]

We appreciate you splitting your time between Fab and KZbin. And yes, I keep getting unsubscribed from a few channels and it’s also subscribed me to videos automatically. I’m not vigilant to check subscriptions weekly

[@joshamabob]

Somewhat related but I am on a confined space rescue team and the same thing applies to harnesses for life safety/rescue scenarios if you are comfortable in your harness it probably is going to do more damage to you than help if an accident should happen you shouldn’t take safety equipment for granted as it is designed to save your life doing what you love to do keep the videos coming they are great

[@Hokay01]

It’s awesome to see someone that is super passionate about their craft! Kevin’s videos are the shit!

[@kene6838]

If my high school teachers were as good a Kevin, I just may have graduated .

[@leighleigh4254]

Gooood morning KSR KZbin channel, start Tech Talk Tuesday with kevin. Im sure plenty of racers would love the info. Greetings from the UK

[@tatokay4285]

Thank you Kevin, I am sure many racers will benefit from this.

[@anthonyjones657]

Thank you man. I think I speak for everyone when I say that. Your content is rich with knowledge.

[@shaaylaloxton]

I look forward to your vids every week man and your wide awake to day !!! Doing a kick ass job man keep up the good work !!!!

[@robertprice2108]

I could not agree with you more on how important it is to have your belts tight and I have to say I'm the same way after the burn out. I have always said you need to become one with your seat. I see so many guys that dont even have their belts remotely close to being tight. I'm usually sore after a weekend of racing from how tight my belts are. Great reminder for everyone that races an not think your ok.

[@jooka2010]

KSR in the evening....Well hot damn 😂

[@KSRPerformanceFabrication]

Yeaaahhhh, I fell asleep editing last night, lol. Had to wrap it up this afternoon.

[@jooka2010]

Tech talk with Kevin is actually a great idea for a series and I would watch the fuck out of it lol

[@brycebolden9606]

Funny you post this when I'm about to mount my first race cars seat and harness in lol perfect timing!

[@rondogwil]

Me too. LOL.

[@DJA1599]

Been busy lately, but glad to come back to some KSR content. Baller vids as always. Safety is top priority!

[@twinstealth]

It's so awesome that you are posting on a regular basis now! You do such amazing work and giving out such great/useful information! Thank you!

[@jasonbozanich3949]

Kevin , mate that tech talk was worth its weight in Gold. The fine details of why you tighten the belts in a certain way makes total sence and for me has Belen easily over looked. So now after watching the video it will help me this coming weekend when I go racing again to change the way me and my parrtner strap ourselves into my Jet Sprint Boat.

[@dzitezracing]

Great explanation. The more you give your internals to move the worse off you are in an accident. That's why they have pretensioners in road cars too.

[@RLSmith83]

This definently needed addressed, and with alot of KZbinrs and you know most of them that I watch. Thank You !!

[@Randersen]

This is extremely important - Great job Kevin.

[@schmikels_garage]

Always with the great info, been waiting to see this since you mentioned it. Thanks again for all the knowledge you share with everyone!! Also the music at the end of the videos is great.

[@Hippie459MN]

Class is in session! Seeing a new KSR upload sure can make any day 100 times better! Thanks for the great content as always Kev!

[@aaronb7990]

🤘😎👍 been waiting all day to sit down and watch!

[@Indiobill1500]

Keep it up you’re doing great, love the content!

[@nathanwilliam1922]

I honestly love the way you explain stuff. You have a wealth of knowledge that you’re willing to share.

[@ThePippin89]

Brilliant video. Watching F1 or WEC drivers getting strapped in is always entertaining. They kneel on the drivers shoulders and force them down into the seat while they tighten the straps to make sure they are strapped in as tight as possible.

[@makemelaugh7740]

Again above and beyond. The knowledge this man has is endless and should be listened to, keep them coming love to watch. Can't wait to see mullet done going to be a crazy car and will keep cletus super safe going fast.

[@mmeyer8700]

Once again--attention to detail! Thanks! One thing I had to learn(and don't always remember) is close my door before I tighten my belts otherwise you will get more practice tightening them again. Enjoy these racing videos

[@Dick1051]

You are doing a great job with the videos love the content and all the stuff you do

[@oldcarguy9827]

Awesome info. Thanks for all you do and the motivation you give to me.

[@jamesfuller8864]

Another great video Kevin. Keep them coming.

[@4bluebuggy]

Great info. Keep up the great work. I good learn so much. The way you to setup and fab and tell why you do it the way you go is great. Always enjoy your videos.

[@bruceenglebert7292]

You are awesome Keven, keep up the good work.

[@noelcunnington6558]

I’ve seen footage from inside race cars after a crash where, despite the driver thinking his belts were tight, he still hit the steering wheel with his helmet and bent it all out of shape. Had a quick look but couldn’t find the footage. Excellent topic!

[@sathinel77]

It's seems U have endless amount of information what just coming out of U like its natural! Love these videos!

[@06EMY]

Great channel Kevin. Your technical info mixed with the time lapse is enjoyable to watch.

[@fmccor9862]

It's nice to see someone so passionate about racing and safety: )

[@given0fox968]

This is a good thing, coming from a good place, and will likely save someone from an injury or worse. Good on ya, and keep it up Kevin!

[@niceguybille]

Great information, thanks for keeping everybody safe!

[@onlyeyeno]

Never raced and quite likely never will, but i still found this vert interesting. It simply makes me feel like I understand a tiny bit more of what actually happens during races and why. I also appreciate how humbly Kevin goes about teaching, whomever has the good sense to listen to him, what is best for themselves.

[@Gnarly87]

I actually learned a lot from this, especially trying to get on a track for the first time ever this year. Please do some more of these. I'll definitely will be paying attention to how I set up my belts.

[@danielbrown7077]

Awsome, always good to go back to basics.

[@marks8068]

Only thing Im missing in your story is the "replace your belts after a crash, even if they look fine" part! (former destruction derby/dirttrack racing official/tech guy talking here)

[@jamesderosia4262]

This is a good clean channel for a bunch of buddies into, keep the content coming.

[@Canadianchucknorris69]

Another great video, learn something every time! Thanks for sharing!

[@paleggett1897]

Thank you. Another superb vid. Safety must be a priority✌🏽

[@HSVR383SC]

Great video. The effort and detail you put into your work is top notch. Doing the belts on my rally car right now and appreciate the tips.

[@ShadowOneFive]

Love your videos Kevin, I have learned alot just from watching your channel. Keep up the great work!

[@donbooze9379]

I've seen the same thing with pollen here in VA just a few months later than you. Love the channel keep the great content coming!

[@chuckh8800]

This is one of the best tech videos And this could really save someone's life thanks for putting this video out I love the videos and the content keep up the great work

[@alexchapman8313]

Kevin the guru. Love how you engage us with the nerdy stuff. Explaining it in a way we can all understand and use the shared knowledge. Thank you sir.

[@reaper2v396]

This video comes at a good time ill be getting ready to put seatbelts in my build

[@scssarge4409]

thank you for the good advise in seatbelt tensioning.

[@HigeshiSan]

Totally agree with you. Safety first and proper. 👌

[@andrewgrant3470]

Good stuff Kevin, it’s exactly the miss use of harnesses that most Australian states have made them illegal in road cars. Something of note tho is you should race with you visor down as it’s an extra layer of fire protection if you get engulfed in flames in a bad crash 👍 keep the vids coming mate you are doing great

[@Pato-ARG]

you just described 90% of youtubers driving cars!great stuff ,not everybody shows how to this the correct way

[@jeff280286]

Very knowledgeable and useful, thankyou for the insite! Tips like these save lives, all the best from the UK!

[@rondogwil]

Excellent advice. Thank you Sir. I even took notes as I am building a SBC Chevy LUV to drag race. Be safe!

[@jadielalvarez319]

Great info on the seat belt and always impress when you doing fab work

[@StevoCWB]

A Sunday video! Best news today! Thank you for this!

[@peterwall9896]

I'm in the UK and this is top content 😎❤️

[@thomasknight3975]

Ksr performance for the win , keep up the great content...

[@kirkhaag4499]

Kevin that was a great video , I can’t agree more about being one with the car and being able to feel more . Being tight in the seat is 100% beneficial. Love the tech talks .

[@BaileynBeta]

Great video - see too many channels (including some of your famous customers) who run loose belts. Scary One thing we do in our Lemons car: running the pull-down straps through the harness hole in the seat allows us to “double” the pulling force and its easier to have team mates really tighten the belts. Fwiw. Love your content!

[@Chuzo1946]

This is why I subscribed, knowledge! Thank you Kevin!

[@bradleeweber9753]

Great video love the educational stuff kev!

[@MrBistrochef]

I am so looking forward to this!

[@haam8741]

I love how much information you give in your videos and I appreciate that because this one day can save my life or the life of others just opening the door to the sport! I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again you should have way more subscribers than you do you are by far the best KZbin channel when it comes to racing knowledge!

[@benpatsy2076]

Loved the admission at 7:25 ..It made me giggle. 👍

[@Axial32]

Always great watching your knowledge and experience. Thank you for posting stuff like this.

[@KSRPerformanceFabrication]

My pleasure!

[@micheltremblay4774]

Thanks Kevin, great subject, hope you do more of them. Your rain falls white here so rain is nice. Take care

[@bradpeterson7572]

Interesting and informative Kevin. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@Darkhorse5ohh]

Thanks for sharing ur knowledge! This will save lives

[@gafrers]

Great work. Much more informative, precise and honest that other channels "building racecars".

[@Danny-nz9fh]

BE ONE WITH THE CAR Needs to be on a t-shirt. Keep bringing this tech videos, probably like a mini series. Even if I never will be behind the wheel of a race car I enjoy this content. Thanks Kevin.

[@nathanwoods758]

Thanks for putting this one together.