Willans Caterham 6-point Road and FIA Harness NEW: FIA approved to FIA 8853-2016 for road and competition use. This new harness has been specifically developed for Caterham cars. It features brand new patented aluminium lap adjusters that clip directly into the composite rotary buckle. This enables the maximum adjustment of the length of the lap straps and ensures they can be tightened fully with absolute ease. This has solved the issue that Caterham owners traditionally have with normal harness adjusters that can be harder to adjust in some circumstances. Willans aluminium adjusters to the shoulder straps are also a standard feature on this top of the range Caterham harness.
The rotary buckle is permanently fixed to the crutch strap. Patented lightweight composite rotary buckle finished in satin black with a black Willans badge as standard; the badge (not the buckle) can be upgraded to signature red or blue. Bolt-in shoulder, lap and crutch straps with a hole diameter of 5/8" (15mm) inches using 7/16" UNF bolts are utilised (bolts not supplied).
Stitched loop shoulder straps are available for use with ‘dog-bone’ fittings in Caterham race cars. Various diameters of loop are available but please remember the ends of the ‘dog-bone’ need to pass through the loop when measuring. Shoulder straps are all 3 inch (75mm) wide. Lap straps have the option of 2 inch (50mm) or 3 inch (75mm), crutch straps are 2 inch (50mm).
Signature range includes additional colours and the option of the historic Willans label if required. Stitching thread is self-colour (same as harness colour) unless upgraded to a signature colour using the dropdowns on the page. Shoulder pads are available in black, blue or red only with modern or historic labels.
All straps are fully adjustable. Superb Willans quality throughout. Manufactured in the UK. A free safety hammer is included with every order.
Key Features
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 Willans Harnesses.
- 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.
- FIA Homologation 8853:2016
- 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 8853 approval for a harness belt is acceptable.
- Designed specifically for Caterham vehicles
- Brand NEW, Willans patented, Black Aluminium Lap Strap Adjusters, specifically designed for Caterham cars clip directly into the Rotary Buckle for maximum, easy adjustment of the pull-down lap straps
- Black Willans Super Smooth Aluminium Adjusters on the Shoulder Straps are a standard feature on this top of the range Caterham harness
- 2 bolt-in fixing points for the Shoulder Straps. (Bolts not supplied)
- 2 bolt-in fixing points for the Lap Straps. (Bolts not supplied)
- 2 bolt-in fixing points for the Crutch Straps. (Bolts not supplied)
- Optional Stitched Loop Shoulder Straps are available for use with ‘dog-bone’ fittings. Different sizes of Loop are offered: simply use the dropdowns to select your requirements.
- 3 inch (75mm) shoulder straps
- 2 inch (50mm) lap straps as standard with the option of 3 inch (75mm)
- 2 inch (50mm) crutch straps
- The Rotary Buckle is permanently fixed to the crutch strap
- Standard Colours are Willans Blue, Black and Red. Signature Colours are Orange, Yellow, Green, White, Silver/Grey and British Racing Green.
- Rotary quick release buckle. Composite material in satin black weighing only 176 grams.
- A range of options are available to tailor the harness to your requirements. See Options below and use dropdowns to select your requirements.
- Beautifully presented in Willans branded box. Harnesses individually packed. Great Gift.
- Safety Hammer/Webbing Cutter: Great safety product free of charge with every order. MSA Blue Book requirement states "Belt cutter(s) must be carried on board at all times", so it's a must-have when racing or simply when you are driving day to day.
- All prices include VAT
- VAT is removed from all Export orders and orders to the Channel Islands
- Carriage is free to UK Mainland
- Carriage to other areas can be found in the delivery section below or at the checkout. We can also deliver to the USA, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan - contact us for a delivery quote
- Delivery time is as stated below
- Made to order in England
Free and Fast Delivery
Willans Harnesses are dispatched within 5 to 10 working days. When they have been manufactured to your specification, they are then dispatched free of charge* on a next day service.
When your order is dispatched, you will receive tracking information via email.
*Please note that this applies to Mainland UK only, excluding the Highlands. Deliveries are made on weekdays only.
Options
A range of options are available for your Willans Harnesses. Some of the key ones are listed here but please check the dropdowns on the page when you are ordering to be sure you specify your perfect Willans Harness:
- Webbing Colours - 8 colours are available, check the images to see the different options
- Thread Colours - Self Colour as standard with 9 signature colours as an option
- Super smooth Willans black alloy adjusters are available for shoulder and lap straps
- Shoulder Pads - For added comfort, shoulder pads are available in blue, black, or red
- Extra Long Eye Bolts (Pack of 4). Standard thread length is 20mm, these Extra Long ones have a thread length of 45mm.
- Nylon T Handles and Velcro to Shoulder Straps. Use dropdowns to select these options if required.
- Modern or Historic Willans labels for the shoulder straps. Also available for Willans Harness Pads.
- Safety Hammer/Webbing Cutter - For use in an emergency, keeping a Webbing Cutter in your vehicle gives you extra peace of mind (Supplied Free of Charge with every order)
Adjusters
Standard Steel Adjusters
Steel adjusters
Premium Aluminium Adjusters
Black aluminium adjusters
Blue aluminium adjusters
Aluminium Adjusters for Shoulder Straps and Lap Straps are available for this harness. The size of the shoulder straps will determine the size of the Aluminium Adjusters supplied.
Shoulder Fixings
Default Bolt In Fixing
Stitched Loop Fixing
Stitched Loop Shoulder Staps are available in various sizes for use with dog-bone fittings on Race Cars (see dropdowns for exact sizes available).
Velcro to Shoulder Straps
Velcro patches are available as an option on the Shoulder Straps (please use dropdown to select if required).
T-Handles to Shoulder Straps
Sewn in nylon T-Handles are available as an option on the Shoulder Straps (please use dropdown to select if required).
Rotary Buckle Centre Badge
The Composite Harness Buckle is supplied in a satin black finish with a black Willans Badge in the centre as standard. The badge (not the buckle) can be upgraded to Signature Red or Blue as an option (please use dropdown to select option required).
Webbing Colour Options
Webbing can be supplied in a range of colours for this harness. Standard Colours are Willans Blue, Black and Red. Signature Colours are Orange, Yellow, White, Silver/Grey and British Racing Green (please use dropdown to select colour required).
Thread Colour Options
The Thread used to manufacture this harness can be supplied in a range of colours. Standard is Self-Colour (same colour as harness ordered) Signature Colours are Willans Blue, White, Silver, Black, Red, Orange, Pink, British Racing Green or Yellow (please use dropdown to select colour required).
Willans Label Options
Modern Willans Labels
Historic Willans Labels
Two styles of labels are available for this harness. The ‘Modern’ version, and the recently reintroduced ‘Historic’ version that gives a more period look to Classic Vehicles (please use dropdown to select the style required). These different labels can also be specified on the range of Harness Pads offered.
Willans Harness Pads
3″ Modern Blue
3″ Modern Black
3″ Historic Red
Three Inch Harness pads are available for this harness. Colours: Blue, Black, or Red. Available with the ‘Modern’ Willans Label or the ‘Historic’ version (please use dropdown to select colour and labels required).
Webbing Cutter and Safety Hammer
We supply free of charge this Webbing Cutter and Safety Hammer. One supplied per order.
7/16″ UNF Stress Plates
Steel Stress Plates with captive 7/16″ UNF nut to create suitable mounting point for Willans Harnesses. Supplied in pairs and available in standard or FIA approved versions (please use dropdown to select if required).
Technical Dimensions
Below are the Harness Dimensions for this specific Willians Harness.
Shoulder Straps
Reference A (Upper)
The measurement from the adjuster on the shoulder straps to the fixing on the vehicle - Fixed Length: 44cm
Reference B (Lower)
The measurement from the adjuster on the shoulder straps to the buckle, with the lower shoulder strap in the 'normal' (mid running) position - Fixed Length: 28cm
Reference C (Total)
The total measurement from the buckle to the fixing point on the vehicle, with the lower shoulder strap in the 'normal' (mid running) position - Fixed Length: 73cm
Lap Straps
Reference E (Outer)
This is a fixed measurement on these 'pull-down-new' lap straps. It is from the adjuster on the lap strap to the buckle - Fixed Length: 3cm
Reference G (Total)
This is the total measurement from the fixing point on one side of the car to the fixing point on the other side) - Pull-Down Laps: from 56 to 152cm
Crutch Straps
Reference H
This is the measurement of the crutch strap from the buckle to the fitting on the car - up to 92cm
Customer Gallery
This Willans Harness is a safety critical product but can be fitted by a competent enthusiast or at a professional workshop.
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