2011 STI Sedan Harness Bar

SkeeterTPE · 12-04-2012, 11:59 AM

What's going on everyone this is my first post so take it easy! I'm looking for a DIY or pictures of the seat belt harness bars for my 2011 sti sedan just so I can get an idea of how and where to install and of trimming some pieces is required. Thanks for the help.

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JSchell1309 · 12-04-2012, 12:14 PM

Are you talking about an aftermarket harness bar like the Cusco or Sparco? Why do you want harnesses? Do you track it or is it just for looks.

An aftermarket harness bar is unsafe for anyone in your back seats. Also a legit harness setup is overkill and uncomfortable for any daily driving.

Just needs some background on why you want this

SkeeterTPE · 12-04-2012, 12:22 PM

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SkeeterTPE · 12-04-2012, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSchell1309

Are you talking about an aftermarket harness bar like the Cusco or Sparco? Why do you want harnesses? Do you track it or is it just for looks.

An aftermarket harness bar is unsafe for anyone in your back seats. Also a legit harness setup is overkill and uncomfortable for any daily driving.

Just needs some background on why you want this

It's all for looks, not a daily driver probably sparco cuz I didn't even know cusco made one lol. Had the car for a year no one had ever sat in the back seat and no one ever will (forever alone) It's just mainly all show. It's my weekend, carshow/meets car

HinshawWRX · 12-04-2012, 01:31 PM

Sell it back and spend the money on something worthwhile. Do you have a harness to go with them? Installation is fairly cut and dry.

P.J. · 12-04-2012, 01:37 PM

I am also looking for a harness bar, but mine is not for "looks" its for a camera mount for a track day and for nothing else (no Harness).

I have found $450 ones from Cusco or Sparco. but I am not wanting to spend that kind of money for just a "mount"

Anyone know of a "cheep" one. I keep finding ones for 02-07's at about $110 but not 08 and up.

SkeeterTPE · 12-04-2012, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HinshawWRX

Sell it back and spend the money on something worthwhile. Do you have a harness to go with them? Installation is fairly cut and dry.

I didn't buy it yet but I like it I think all bucket seats should come with a 5 point harness haha that's just me tho. It's def something I want to get just wanted some pics or video of a previous install

303GWRX · 12-04-2012, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P.J.

I am also looking for a harness bar, but mine is not for "looks" its for a camera mount for a track day and for nothing else (no Harness).

I have found $450 ones from Cusco or Sparco. but I am not wanting to spend that kind of money for just a "mount"

Anyone know of a "cheep" one. I keep finding ones for 02-07's at about $110 but not 08 and up.

Shower curtain bar

SkeeterTPE · 12-04-2012, 03:45 PM

Maybe I should use a stripper pole

HinshawWRX · 12-04-2012, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkeeterTPE

I didn't buy it yet but I like it I think all bucket seats should come with a 5 point harness haha that's just me tho. It's def something I want to get just wanted some pics or video of a previous install

Useless on the street. The stock 3 point harness does just fine and always has. Just because you have fancy looking bucket seats doesn't mean racecar/need 5 point harnesses.

SkeeterTPE · 12-04-2012, 04:11 PM

I recall asking for install help not opinion on if its a race car or what not. Just asked for install help. Car is clearly mine I know what I want in it. I'm not asking anyone to put stuff and not to put stuff in their vehicle. If I was concerned about vehicle safety I would have brought the marauder lol.

HinshawWRX · 12-04-2012, 06:17 PM

We are trying to educate you about how impractical this decision is. That being said, congrats on wanting to purchase the product. It will come with installation instructions, you can also consult Google with "wrx harness bar install" and yield even more visuals.

SkeeterTPE · 12-04-2012, 06:40 PM

If I wanted practical I would have got a used WRX. Thanks for the advised ill put that in mind when installing the product in my STI

HinshawWRX · 12-04-2012, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkeeterTPE

If I wanted practical I would have got a used WRX. Thanks for the advised ill put that in mind when installing the product in my STI

*ADVICE

I can't tell if you think you are high an mighty in this post by putting it in your STI.

It seriously just bolts in. Will come with instructions even. It's not at all the best way to install a harness into the car, but make sure you at least learn to wrap them correctly.

SkeeterTPE · 12-04-2012, 08:18 PM

Not high and mighty post clearly just asked for install pics or video of install because I don't feel like chopping or trimming away on my interior pieces. I don't recall asking for ADVICE* on why I shouldn't get it or how I should spend my money on other things.

monkiboy · 12-04-2012, 09:14 PM

if interested there are a few threads on 3gwrx/wrxforums for install. you can use just about any harness bar. the sparco bar from previous years works fine as well. the ebay ones work if you are just looking for the "look". the NRG ones as well. harnesses can be had anywhere if just for looks. if you want something that will work with your harness bar as intended (wrap-style) and function and designed appropriately i have a schroth harness and pads available here: http://www.wrxforums.com/forums/19-w...ness-pads.html

good luck and be safe whatever you decide to do.

SkeeterTPE · 12-04-2012, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monkiboy

if interested there are a few threads on 3gwrx/wrxforums for install. you can use just about any harness bar. the sparco bar from previous years works fine as well. the ebay ones work if you are just looking for the "look". the NRG ones as well. harnesses can be had anywhere if just for looks. if you want something that will work with your harness bar as intended (wrap-style) and function and designed appropriately i have a schroth harness and pads available here: http://www.wrxforums.com/forums/19-w...ness-pads.html

good luck and be safe whatever you decide to do.

Awesome thanks alot I'm def trying to go for the functional stuff not the eBay backyard equipment lol.

sc00by4life · 12-04-2012, 10:50 PM

properly installed and tightened harnesses make it near-impossible to do anything in your car except reach the steering wheel and shifter.

not to mention they can/will be far more dangerous without the rest of a safety system.

SkeeterTPE · 12-05-2012, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sc00by4life

properly installed and tightened harnesses make it near-impossible to do anything in your car except reach the steering wheel and shifter.

not to mention they can/will be far more dangerous without the rest of a safety system.

Ok thanks, I was made aware of the risk, discomfort of having a harness. Like I said before this is not my daily driver anymore so now I'm just adding all the parts I want in it now

time to have some fun.

12-04-2012, 11:59 AM	#1
SkeeterTPE Scooby Newbie Member#: 302567 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Newark NJ Vehicle: 2011 WRX STI PBP	2011 STI Sedan Harness Bar What's going on everyone this is my first post so take it easy! I'm looking for a DIY or pictures of the seat belt harness bars for my 2011 sti sedan just so I can get an idea of how and where to install and of trimming some pieces is required. Thanks for the help. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

12-04-2012, 04:11 PM	#11
SkeeterTPE Scooby Newbie Member#: 302567 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Newark NJ Vehicle: 2011 WRX STI PBP	I recall asking for install help not opinion on if its a race car or what not. Just asked for install help. Car is clearly mine I know what I want in it. I'm not asking anyone to put stuff and not to put stuff in their vehicle. If I was concerned about vehicle safety I would have brought the marauder lol. Last edited by SkeeterTPE; 12-04-2012 at 04:17 PM.

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12-04-2012, 12:14 PM	#2
JSchell1309 Scooby Specialist Member#: 321321 Join Date: May 2012 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Kansas City, MO Vehicle: 2011 STI Snatchback The best color.	Are you talking about an aftermarket harness bar like the Cusco or Sparco? Why do you want harnesses? Do you track it or is it just for looks. An aftermarket harness bar is unsafe for anyone in your back seats. Also a legit harness setup is overkill and uncomfortable for any daily driving. Just needs some background on why you want this

12-04-2012, 12:22 PM	#3
SkeeterTPE Scooby Newbie Member#: 302567 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Newark NJ Vehicle: 2011 WRX STI PBP	.....

12-04-2012, 01:31 PM	#5
HinshawWRX n00b Moderator Moderator Member#: 140114 Join Date: Feb 2007 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Jolly ol York of VA Vehicle: 06 18G Semi Built SGM WRX	Sell it back and spend the money on something worthwhile. Do you have a harness to go with them? Installation is fairly cut and dry.

12-04-2012, 01:37 PM	#6
P.J. Scooby Newbie Member#: 116369 Join Date: May 2006 Chapter/Region: BAIC Vehicle: 2006 WRX (VF 43) RIP 2012 STI sedan, Stage 2	I am also looking for a harness bar, but mine is not for "looks" its for a camera mount for a track day and for nothing else (no Harness). I have found $450 ones from Cusco or Sparco. but I am not wanting to spend that kind of money for just a "mount" Anyone know of a "cheep" one. I keep finding ones for 02-07's at about $110 but not 08 and up.

12-04-2012, 03:45 PM	#9
SkeeterTPE Scooby Newbie Member#: 302567 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Newark NJ Vehicle: 2011 WRX STI PBP	Maybe I should use a stripper pole

12-04-2012, 06:17 PM	#12
HinshawWRX n00b Moderator Moderator Member#: 140114 Join Date: Feb 2007 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Jolly ol York of VA Vehicle: 06 18G Semi Built SGM WRX	We are trying to educate you about how impractical this decision is. That being said, congrats on wanting to purchase the product. It will come with installation instructions, you can also consult Google with "wrx harness bar install" and yield even more visuals.

12-04-2012, 06:40 PM	#13
SkeeterTPE Scooby Newbie Member#: 302567 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Newark NJ Vehicle: 2011 WRX STI PBP	If I wanted practical I would have got a used WRX. Thanks for the advised ill put that in mind when installing the product in my STI

12-04-2012, 08:18 PM	#15
SkeeterTPE Scooby Newbie Member#: 302567 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Newark NJ Vehicle: 2011 WRX STI PBP	Not high and mighty post clearly just asked for install pics or video of install because I don't feel like chopping or trimming away on my interior pieces. I don't recall asking for ADVICE* on why I shouldn't get it or how I should spend my money on other things.

12-04-2012, 09:14 PM	#16
monkiboy Scooby Specialist Member#: 202958 Join Date: Feb 2009 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: washington, dc Vehicle: 2008 wrx	if interested there are a few threads on 3gwrx/wrxforums for install. you can use just about any harness bar. the sparco bar from previous years works fine as well. the ebay ones work if you are just looking for the "look". the NRG ones as well. harnesses can be had anywhere if just for looks. if you want something that will work with your harness bar as intended (wrap-style) and function and designed appropriately i have a schroth harness and pads available here: http://www.wrxforums.com/forums/19-w...ness-pads.html good luck and be safe whatever you decide to do.

12-04-2012, 10:50 PM	#18
sc00by4life Scooby Guru Member#: 97135 Join Date: Sep 2005 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Bothell	properly installed and tightened harnesses make it near-impossible to do anything in your car except reach the steering wheel and shifter. not to mention they can/will be far more dangerous without the rest of a safety system.