MisterCorn said:Front seat belts were removed by undoing the 17mm bolts and taking them out. I'm in two minds as to whether or not to refit them since I will have a harness fitted. Opinions welcomed.
MC
In my experience of harnesses in a TVR I'd keep the belts as well. Harnesses have to be properly adjusted to work, which means checking and potentially adjusting if you wear different clothes, move the seat or obviously switch driver (or passenger if you have a passenger harness).
They're a lot more hassle to secure than a seat belt, which doesn't matter if you're on a long journey or a track but becomes a pain if you 'pop to the shops". They're also more restrictive, so looking over your shoulder when reversing etc is more difficult.
I'd go further actually and suggest that for a road car they're best fitted with quick release fittings and eye bolts. In my experience you'll hardly ever use them on the road. I can't remember the legality but removing them avoids questions at MOT too.
Having said all that, they're great when they're properly installed and fitted and before the novelty wears off!