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All About Porsche Safety Belts

Choosing the perfect accessories for your Porche should be fun, not stressful. We are here to give you the low down on all of the accessories, so you can take that information and put it to good use. The following article is all about porsche safety belts, and we filled it full of great information that you can actually use.

Porsche is a car with a reputation for its sporty looks, quality build, and safety record but Porsche safety belts were never standard equipment on the 356.

They were an option but seldom did buyers take advantage of them. Of course this was back in the day when the importance of seat belts wasn't really recognized. And surprisingly many of us rode around without seat belts and lived to talk about it. Perhaps luck was on our side.

Today the importance of safety belts is very well documented and thus many 356 owners are opting to install the aftermarket seat belts. It's really quite a simple process and there is really no reason to spend a great deal of time explaining why it is the smart thing to do because I'm sure you already know.

A 3 point harness is far superior to just a lap belt. A 3 point belt helps prevent you from lunging forward and hitting the steering wheel or dashboard in either an accident or sudden stop.

Diest Safety makes a very nice retractable 3 point harness system that is very comfortable. It is also very convenient. If you think you prefer a lap belt step back and picture this.

You're driving down the road chatting it up with your buddy when suddenly you're broadsided. Your last recollection is your buddy's upper body slamming into the dashboard as he suffers a skull fracture. Convinced now? You want a minimum of a 3 point harness and the 4 point shoulder harness is even better!

Although the 4 point is even better I will admit it is a little more difficult to install. ...

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