Project 2.Slow Mazda3

[SlimKlim]

Safety equipment is an all or nothing thing

this. it works as a system. if you start mixing componentry you're bringing in variables that disrupt the safety benefits of the intended system. you either go all in, or keep it stock with the safety stuff. your car is slow enough right now that you can probably leave it be and spend the money on track time to actually get fast enough to where it would be a true benefit to have the car caged and belted.

a decent google search will probably get you all the feedback you want to see on what happens with fixed back seats in a non-caged car. or listen to the alumni here, there is a TON of combined experience amongst your fellow MMers. Kaan has seen it all and there are probably half a dozen of us actively posting here on the forum that are either active/retired racers or instructors that have come up through the HPDE ranks and saw for themselves how to do it the right way.

Ah yes, I understand the point. I know there is an argument here to be made. What my thoughts were is I'm going to slowly move up I'd like to have pieces in place for a later time. And the part about my car being slow is the reason why I think I'll be okay with what I have planned out. Something like Navin said may be my best option or what Joey stated. Is the stock safety inherently better on the track than what I have planned though is what I'm trying to question. What I've heard from you all and see is that even with proper track safety equipment can still fail and freak accidents can still occur?? Feel free to drop some knowledge on my young punk ass, but also see where I'm coming from if that's possible. I know a lot of you have seen and had more experience than I'll probably ever have.

1.) There really isnt

2.) Yes. All or Nothing. Stock or Fully Prepped. No in betweens. No harness bars. If the stock seat bolstering is the main issue can you bolt in some RX-8 seats and leave everything else stock?

3.) Yes. Accidents will occur, and the people that don't have half-assed safety modifications are the ones most likely to get themselves out of the car in one piece. The importance of the "All or Nothing" track safety modification methodology cannot possibly be overstated. Live it, Love it.

Another good modification to consider is an emergency electrical cutoff switch. Typically a big red switch accessible from the passenger window. If you ever do end up in a wreck a first responder (or you, if you're able) can kill the electrical system to help prevent the chance of a fire.