Fastest window net setup

[joeg]

Technically, "NASCAR" encompasses both the seat belt button and Latch & Link Style. It used to be seat belt for Busch; latch and link for Cup. Now it is Latch & Link for all.

In any event, both work just fine, although one may prefer the latch & link for ultimate safety. I use the seat belt button style and in certain instances, they can be difficult to get to "click" in.

Never considered using the spring rod.

[erlrich]

If speed is the ultimate goal, I would avoid the seatbelt style latch; I have that on my car, and while I'm perfectly happy with it for sprint racing, it does sometimes take a little jiggling to get it to latch, particluarly if the net is nice and tight like mine is.

[rsportvolvo]

Dropping the window net isn't as much of a concern as relatching. I've seen too many folks dorking around with window nets trying to relatch them. I plan on having my window net fairly tight, which is why I'm concerned about the relatching. I've used the spring rod in the past and it wasn't the easiest to relatch.

Is it safe to assume all responses are from endurance folks?

[erlrich]

Is it safe to assume all responses are from endurance folks?

Not a safe assumption at all

[Marcus Miller]

I've finished 2nd in class twice at Nasa's 25 hour, 3rd once and won once, with cars I've built and/or driven, and won the 06 endurance series championship.... hopefully that qualifies.

Josh, I'd bet your net is too tight.

[Sandro]

spring type with a rod end, mounted sideways on the opposite end. That way you only have to worry about cliping in one side not both.

[boywonder]

For what it's worth I have the spring-rod version and abhor it with a passion. It's not easy to put up or take down from inside the car. Could be due to my winged seats and not having much room...but I really don't like it.

[callard]

I had the spring rod version in one car and the spring broke during a 24. Net fell, had to wrap with duct tape to keep tension for the rest of the race. Replaced with GM type.
Chuck

[MMiskoe]

I've used them all in enduros.

Spring rod - simple, but hard to undo, even harder to hook up in the, especially getting the rod in the hole when its dark. IMpossible if you're strapped in tight.

Seatbelt clip - tend to bind, making it hard to get it unclipped. Not always clear that it is fully latched when you put it in.
Biggest problem w/ these is that F'ing tab hanging down that rips the skin off your back getting in & out and you whack your head on it while working on the car. HATE these.

Latch & link - no doubts when its latched. One hand removal. Can be tough to line up, but no harder than a seatbelt latch. If used w/ a rod end at the back, there is one less degree of freedom for getting it lined up. The loop you're aiming for is smaller, but this is good as it can be tucked up tighter, avoiding the back scratcher problem of the seat belt clip.

The latch & link w/ a rod end at the back end is the best in my opinion. Look for a small L&L set up, some of the go cart harnesses have a smaller version than a set of car harnesses.