Belts-Cam Lock or Latch/Link?
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Time to order belts for the Valiant. I have never used either type, which one is better/easier to get in and out of? Thanks!
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Re: Belts-Cam Lock or Latch/Link?
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I much prefer the cam lock myself.
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Re: Belts-Cam Lock or Latch/Link?
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Camlock is ten times better you will never do latch again
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Re: Belts-Cam Lock or Latch/Link?
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Camlock is ten times better you will never do latch again This^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^. Why they even make the latch any more I can't say. It's stupid for sure. My first set was latch. It was worthless. That was 1986
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Re: Belts-Cam Lock or Latch/Link?
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Cam. The price difference is chump change considering how much easier they make your life. Buy from a company that will reweb/recert them so you don't have to buy a new set in 3 years and throw good hardware away.
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Re: Belts-Cam Lock or Latch/Link?
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Why all the hate for the latch link belts
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Re: Belts-Cam Lock or Latch/Link?
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Why all the hate for the latch link belts No kidding. All i have ever used. Unlatch quick, never have to worry if the belts are all hooked up. And frankly cheaper with the same cert and safety rating Slower to put on, but i never ever rush myself putting on belts and helmet anyhow.
69 Dart GTS A4 Silver All steel, flat factory hood, 3360race weight 418 BPE factory replacement headed stroker, 565 lift solid cam Best so far, low 10.30’s 1/4 1.41 best 60 foot 6.56 at 104.17
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Re: Belts-Cam Lock or Latch/Link?
[Re: slantzilla]
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In a tight car, latch belts are a PIA. Have to stack all the ends on the lap belt and get it into the buckle. Yes, I've put them together, only to find that one end was loose when I tried to cinch them down. Then you have to start all over. Cams you can do in the dark or with a helmet on.
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Re: Belts-Cam Lock or Latch/Link?
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Never had an issue with latch belts even upside down once. I was just wondering if I missed something.
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Re: Belts-Cam Lock or Latch/Link?
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I've always had the latch style and its never been a problem. With that being said if my belly gets any bigger the cam lock style may be easier. Lol Lol.... i fixed that issues buying Simpson belts. They are considerably longer than other belts i have had
69 Dart GTS A4 Silver All steel, flat factory hood, 3360race weight 418 BPE factory replacement headed stroker, 565 lift solid cam Best so far, low 10.30’s 1/4 1.41 best 60 foot 6.56 at 104.17
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Re: Belts-Cam Lock or Latch/Link?
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Re: Belts-Cam Lock or Latch/Link?
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Wow, we look like a pretty lazy bunch. My latch takes all of about 8 seconds to belt up. Comes apart just as quick as any cam. Are you guys in some sort of hurry while you’re sitting in the staging lanes? I’ve latched myself into my buddies cam system more than once.... easier? Maybe / maybe not. I think it’s just personal preference.
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Re: Belts-Cam Lock or Latch/Link?
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Not the ones I've used I've used both and will use what is in the car. I do take my time hooking them up with the seat belt adjusted tight with the shoulder harness looser, I do pull them both down as tight as I can get them before pulling out of the staging lanes also
Mr.Cab Racing and winning with Mopars since 1964. (Old F--t, Huh)
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