Review: Schroth Rallye 4 in an Acura RSX (7/28/2002)
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The Schroth Rallye 4 harness belt features asm technology, a 4-point mounting configuration with four individual adjusters, and a quick-release buckle that disconnects tail strap to allow occupants easy access to rear seats when the Rallye 4 harnessbelt is not in use. The dual tail strap is designed to mount to the two stock rear seat lap belt anchor points- the 'D' and 'E' points. Installation takes between 30 minutes and an hour and a half, depending on the installer’s experience.


Review:
The Rallye 4 is the ONLY Schroth harness belt that is recommended by Schroth for the Acura RSX. The quality is so good and the product is so well tested that they are the only harness to carry DOT approval for street use. For autocross, these harness belts are a must. Without the harness, you will use the steering wheel and center console to brace yourself during hard cornering. The harness belt will prevent this, and 100% of your efforts will be focused on car control.


Installation Tips:
The following installation tips are for the drivers side Rallye 4 harness belt. This installation procedures allow for the use of the standard factory 3-point seatbelt for street use, and the Schroth harness for autocross use.
  • Before attempting installation, thouroughly read the instructions that came with your Schroth harness belts, and refer to them while doing the installation. Have a professional install the harnesses if you unsure of what you are doing.
  • Once the belts are installed, adjust the shoulder and lap belts appropriately. This will require you to adjust the seat to its racing position, then sit down, put on the belt, and check it for tightness. Always tighten the lap belt first, and once its tight, pull down on shoulder adjusters to tighten them. When properly adjusted, the belts will hold you in comfortably but firmly. Make sure the lap belt is NOT riding up on your stomach. The rear shoulder belt and lap belt can both be adjusted longer/shorter based on your requirements. You may find yourself getting in and out of the belts a few times, to shorten or lengthen the shoulder belts, until you find an adjustment that works. Adjusting the belts usually takes 5-10 minutes.



Review: Schroth Rallye 4 in an Acura RSX (7/28/2002)
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Rear Shoulder Harness Anchor PointsRear Shoulder Harness Anchor Points
The rear anchors for the harness belt are bolted to the same points that the rear passenger seatbelts are anchored - the D and E anchor points.

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Lap Belt Anchor Point - door sideLap Belt Anchor Point - door side
For the front harness points, begin with the front seatbelt anchor closest to the door. Remove the plastic cover by sliding it downwards. This releases it and allows access to the bolt. Remove the bolt and insert the Schroth harness anchor. Fasten securely.

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Lap Belt Anchor Point - console sideLap Belt Anchor Point - console side
Now, 3 anchors are done. The hardest step is the last step. Locate and remove the anchor belt bolt near the center console, and then install the Schroth anchor. Use the 1.5 inch bolt and washers supplied by Schroth. The stock bolt will not be long enough.(For all other anchor points, the stock bolt may be re-used) Make sure when tightening that the metal tab is in the correct position. Tighten.

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