These are brand new FIA approved harnesses with 2024 homologation, and are labelled accordingly.
Fully FIA Approved for track and road use. FIA approval is for 5 years from the end of the year purchased. For example, if purchased on 1st Feb they would be approved for 11 months of the current year plus a further 5 years. Road Use Approval: Reference: Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) inspection Manual; Passenger vehicles (M1) dated May 2023. Page 228 clearly states: Note 1: A British Standard Part 1 1988 or evidence of FIA approval for a harness belt is acceptable.
A 4 point FIA approved 8854/98 harness from TRS, specifically designed for Caterhams. With shorter shoulder straps, these are ideal for racing in your Caterham 7.
As standard they feature shoulder straps sewn to the correct length, to avoid unnecessary adjusters and fabric in a tight cockpit, and lap straps which adjust by pulling down to tighten.
These Caterham specific harnesses have shoulder straps which measure 50cm from the adjuster to the fixing point.
TRS's lightweight 140 gram quick release buckle is of composite construction and is attached to the right-hand lap strap on 4 point harnesses. Innovative features such as a securing tab for intercom cables on the shoulder strap and thumb loops on lower shoulder straps were all pioneered by TRS and are standard on all of their competition harnesses.
The key features of this harness are shown below and above is a detailed description. If you are not sure this harness is the correct one for your requirements, click HERE to view the full range of Caterham Harnesses.
- 4 bolt-in fixing points (7/16" UNF bolts included)
- FIA Homologation 8854/98
- SFI Homologation labelling on request
- Compatible with HANS/FHR devices, however if you intend to only use the harness with a HANS/FHR device we recommend using a 'HANS Only' version with 2" shoulder straps
- 75mm (3") shoulder straps
- 75mm (3") lap straps
- Securing tab for intercom cables on the shoulder strap
- Thumb loop on lower shoulder straps
- Standard colours are Red, Blue and Black. Yellow, Green, Grey/Silver, Orange, Pink and Miami Blue are special order (see dropdown above)
- Made in England
Please note that the rotary buckle can be fixed to either the left or right hand lap strap. Most people prefer the buckle to be on the lap strap that is closest to the centre of the car / the tunnel. This is so that when the buckle is released it goes towards the centre of the car rather than the door. If you are ordering two harnesses we will always supply one harness with a buckle attached to the left hand lap strap and one harness with a buckle attached to the right hand lap strap. If you are ordering a single harness please confirm whether it is for the driver or passenger side (using the dropdown menu above) and we will supply a harness with the rotary buckle fixed to the appropriate side.
Fixing Points
This harness is supplied with anchor plates and 7/16" UNF bolts. The anchor plates have a 15mm hole and are supplied with a top hat spacer that reduces the hole size to the correct diameter for the 7/16" bolts, and allows the anchor plates to rotate slightly when in position.
Shoulder Straps
- Shoulder straps are approximately 50cm from the adjuster to the fixing point
- The adjustment range of the lower shoulder strap is between 10cm and 40cm
- The fixings at the end of the shoulder straps are sewn on
Options
Free Keyring With Every TRS Order!
Exclusive offer for Carnoisseur customers! We are now giving away a free TRS keyring worth £12.95 with every order for TRS harnesses!
This superb keyring from TRS is made from the same high quality webbing as their harnesses, and is available in the same range of colours too: Black, Red, Blue, Yellow, Green, Grey/Silver, Orange, Pink, and Miami Blue. Made in the UK at the TRS factory, the keyring is 10cm in length, and is a great looking, practical accessory for all motorsport enthusiasts.
Select which colour TRS keyring you would like to add to your order using the dropdown menu above.
Please note that just one keyring is provided by order.
Webbing Colour
TRS Harnesses are available in 9 different webbing colours: Red, Blue, Black, Yellow, Green, Grey/Silver, Orange, Pink, and Miami Blue.
Red, Blue, and Black harnesses are the most common colours, so harnesses in those colours are usually in stock, if you need your harnesses in a hurry.
Thread Colour
As standard, TRS Harnesses are stitched using the same colour thread as the webbing, but contrasting colours are also available. There are 9 different thread colours available: Red, Blue, Black, Yellow, Green, Grey/Silver, Orange, Pink, and Miami Blue.
Adjusters
You can upgrade the harnesses to the Superlite or Ultralite versions. As standard TRS harnesses use steel anti-creep adjusters. Also available are premium aluminium alloy adjusters, which in addition to being lightweight, offer a smoother and faster adjustment. The Superlite harnesses use these lightweight aluminium adjusters on the shoulder straps, and the Ultralite harnesses use them on both the shoulder and lap straps.
They are highly recommended for vehicles being shared between multiple drivers, and in general we always recommend upgrading to the aluminium adjusters due to their premium look and feel.
Standard Steel Adjusters
50mm (2") steel adjusters
75mm (3") steel adjusters
Premium Aluminium Adjusters
50mm (2") aluminium adjusters
75mm (3") aluminium adjusters
Pull Down or Pull Up Lap Straps?
Lap straps can be supplied with either pull down or pull up adjusters. You can make your selection using the dropdown menu above.
We normally recommend pull down adjusters that sit approximately 12cm from the buckle. We recommend these so you have easy access to the adjuster, and they will definitely be positioned within the seat.
As standard, pull up adjusters will sit approximately 12cm from the fixing point at the end of the lap strap, making them difficult to access (they will be down by the sides of the seat), however we are happy to supply them if this is your preference. If you would like pull up adjusters that are a different distance from the fixing point, please contact us. We have supplied some customers with harnesses that have pull up lap adjusters that are 22cm from the fixing point but you would need to check to see if this would be right for your vehicle and the seat you have fitted.
Extras
TRS Shoulder Pads
TRS Webbing Cutter
With these harnesses we offer some optional extras for your comfort and safety, which you can select using the dropdown boxes above.
A pair of TRS Shoulder Pads are available in three colours: black, red, and blue. They simply attach with velcro around the shoulder strap area of the harness, for added comfort for the wearer. They will be provided in the appropriate size for the harness you choose.
Also available is a TRS Webbing Cutter, for use in case of emergencies. This is a knife for a driver, passenger or marshal to cut through harnesses and webbing in the event of an accident, to quickly release the wearer and avoid being trapped in the car. The cutter meets the MSA Blue Book requirement which states "Belt cutter(s) must be carried on board at all times", so it's a must-have when racing.
CLICK HERE to download the fitting instructions for this TRS Harness.
This TRS Harness can be fitted by a competent enthusiast or at a professional workshop.
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