Focus harness bars - round 2! - The Ford Focus Forum

**COSDEVSVT** · 02-14-2009, 10:34 AM

They're baaack!

What's a harness bar you ask?

With rear seat delete (not required)

With rear seat (drag-style shown with bolt-down belt tabs - vid cam mount not included)

The cross-bar attaches to the B-pillar with provided standoffs (must drill a 3/4" hole in the plastic trim cover). With the standoffs installed, the seat belt height cannot be adjusted (standoff slightly sticks thru plastic trim cover).

The rear uprights bolt to the rear floor at the rear seat belt anchor locations. No cutting/drilling/welding to metal required for installation.

Works with any wrap-around style 5/6-pt harness system - typically required for auto-x/track type events. Bolt-down 5/6-pt harnesses are usually required for drag racing events ... I can provide tabs that you can have welded on for the best fitment in your vehicle (recommend purchase of bare bar). The lap belts can typically be bolted to the OE floor bolt locations.

The bar is designed to be installed/removed in less than 10 minutes with a 4-bolts - intended for auto-x/HPDE/open track day use or just for show. Not approved for any sanctioned wheel-to-wheel racing (SCCA, etc) or NASA Spec Focus - that requires a roll cage.

Do not recommend passengers use the rear seat with the bar installed - there are no seat belt anchors and the cross-bar is right in front of their face. That is why the bar is designed for easy install/removal.

The bar is designed to work with all stock seats - fits full rearward and an upright performance driving position (~20* layback). Probably won't fit will with drivers who recline their seats for comfort/look. Has also been successfully installed with many aftermarket race-type seats too.

For certain the bars fit all '00-07 3dr and 4/5dr Foci (including wagons). Have not had anyone try to install in a '08-up Focus, but it 'should' fit because the chassis is essentially the same.

Bar assemblies are currently available bare (u-coat/paint), painted or powdercoated gloss black or gloss red. Be warned - painted is not as durable as powdercoat ... painted will also primered. Any color single stage paint - flat, satin or gloss depending on availability.

The bar comes with all hardware required for installation.

Bare = $175 + $25 shipping
Painted = $200+$25 shipping
Powdercoated = $250 + $25 shipping
Payments can be made via Paypal, cashiers check/money order, or cash. Personal checks OK, but I will hold shipment pending clearing.

I can ship up to 3 in a box if you want to share shipping with locals and work out final deliveries at your end. We can also work out a delivery (no shipping costs) if within a 2hr drive of Ann Arbor, MI.

If you have any questions, ask in this thread, PM me, or send me an e-mail to racer6692@yahoo.com. I can send PDF instructions to anyone who wants to preview - just provide me your e-mail.

Thanks for your interest!

**kenzx3** · 02-20-2009, 06:56 PM

Once I get my tax return I'll shoot you the deposit. I want one in Black

**MattyKrackSVT** · 02-21-2009, 02:13 AM

you have any pix of how far the front seat can go back? not for looks its cause im 6'4 and need my seat back lol

**COSDEVSVT** · 02-21-2009, 11:35 AM

I don't have pics, but the first user of the bar was 6'4ish/290ish in a ZX3 with stock seats and didn't have any issues.

**focusZX505** · 02-22-2009, 10:01 PM

will this fit the 08+ focus that u are aware of

**focusZX505** · 02-22-2009, 10:04 PM

and if u could please PM me and let me know cause i don't roam the boards alot if they do i will take one off ur hands real quick

**loudfocus01** · 02-26-2009, 09:34 PM

I already sent my deposit for mine. Can't wait to get it.

**COSDEVSVT** · 03-03-2009, 06:11 PM

Production is a go! Will start this week.

If you for certain want one and want to reserve a bar, I'd prefer you send a deposit by Fri 3/20 - that way I can figure out if I need to make more than what I'm currently planning.

**only_in_a_domestic** · 03-03-2009, 10:10 PM

man i have always wanted one.. maybe with my tax refund

**kenzx3** · 03-09-2009, 11:53 PM

PM Sent

**autotec** · 03-10-2009, 02:58 PM

PM sent.

**hocusfocus00** · 03-22-2009, 05:53 AM

i want in...didnt notice the topic posted here..its past 3/20...now what?

**COSDEVSVT** · 03-22-2009, 10:11 AM

You can still send in a deposit to reserve one ... lets me know people are serious and how many I need to make.

Bars are in process right now - hardware kits are ready, tubing is being bent and fitting/welding will start soon. I hope to start shipping in mid/late April (bare bars will ship out a little eariler).

**hocusfocus00** · 03-23-2009, 11:02 AM

OK..cool. I'm gonna ask another focus owner if they want one since u can ship more than one in a box.

Thanks

**ZtsFucus** · 03-25-2009, 06:53 PM

so the bare bars coming soon

**COSDEVSVT** · 03-26-2009, 07:40 AM

Getting there ...

**3rdon5** · 04-01-2009, 05:39 PM

So happy

**3rdon5** · 04-01-2009, 05:43 PM

oh by the way how did u do the rear seat delete ? that looks sooo cool ive been driving arround with the split seats down and i took the flip up seats out

**COSDEVSVT** · 04-01-2009, 05:57 PM

Just take the rear seats out and make a board to make the floor flat ... I think that car was Terrible1's - he may have offered a template to make the flat floor.

**3rdon5** · 04-02-2009, 05:32 PM

cool thanks

**COSDEVSVT** · 04-05-2009, 11:40 AM

Welding in progress ...

**Stilz** · 04-07-2009, 06:40 AM

Awesome!

**3rdon5** · 04-07-2009, 11:17 PM

that sounds great woooohoooo

**focusedaddiction** · 04-08-2009, 10:30 AM

sweetness, i'm getting excited.

**3rdon5** · 04-10-2009, 11:04 AM

soo quick question for everybody since this is the first time ill be having a harness bar what type of raceing belts do i need i only want a 4 point i know that much its only going to be for auto-x

02-14-2009, 10:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
COSDEVSVT Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,189	Focus harness bars - round 2! They're baaack! What's a harness bar you ask? With rear seat delete (not required) With rear seat (drag-style shown with bolt-down belt tabs - vid cam mount not included) The cross-bar attaches to the B-pillar with provided standoffs (must drill a 3/4" hole in the plastic trim cover). With the standoffs installed, the seat belt height cannot be adjusted (standoff slightly sticks thru plastic trim cover). The rear uprights bolt to the rear floor at the rear seat belt anchor locations. No cutting/drilling/welding to metal required for installation. Works with any wrap-around style 5/6-pt harness system - typically required for auto-x/track type events. Bolt-down 5/6-pt harnesses are usually required for drag racing events ... I can provide tabs that you can have welded on for the best fitment in your vehicle (recommend purchase of bare bar). The lap belts can typically be bolted to the OE floor bolt locations. The bar is designed to be installed/removed in less than 10 minutes with a 4-bolts - intended for auto-x/HPDE/open track day use or just for show. Not approved for any sanctioned wheel-to-wheel racing (SCCA, etc) or NASA Spec Focus - that requires a roll cage. Do not recommend passengers use the rear seat with the bar installed - there are no seat belt anchors and the cross-bar is right in front of their face. That is why the bar is designed for easy install/removal. The bar is designed to work with all stock seats - fits full rearward and an upright performance driving position (~20* layback). Probably won't fit will with drivers who recline their seats for comfort/look. Has also been successfully installed with many aftermarket race-type seats too. For certain the bars fit all '00-07 3dr and 4/5dr Foci (including wagons). Have not had anyone try to install in a '08-up Focus, but it 'should' fit because the chassis is essentially the same. Bar assemblies are currently available bare (u-coat/paint), painted or powdercoated gloss black or gloss red. Be warned - painted is not as durable as powdercoat ... painted will also primered. Any color single stage paint - flat, satin or gloss depending on availability. The bar comes with all hardware required for installation. Bare = $175 + $25 shipping Painted = $200+$25 shipping Powdercoated = $250 + $25 shipping Payments can be made via Paypal, cashiers check/money order, or cash. Personal checks OK, but I will hold shipment pending clearing. I can ship up to 3 in a box if you want to share shipping with locals and work out final deliveries at your end. We can also work out a delivery (no shipping costs) if within a 2hr drive of Ann Arbor, MI. If you have any questions, ask in this thread, PM me, or send me an e-mail to racer6692@yahoo.com. I can send PDF instructions to anyone who wants to preview - just provide me your e-mail. Thanks for your interest! __________________ '04 PW (#1) Competition Orange SVT 5-door Euro Wanna buy a Focus harness bar? (<- click) Last edited by COSDEVSVT; 07-29-2009 at 08:16 PM. Reason: New pricing and painting now available!

02-21-2009, 11:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
COSDEVSVT Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,189	Re: Focus harness bars - round 2! I don't have pics, but the first user of the bar was 6'4ish/290ish in a ZX3 with stock seats and didn't have any issues. __________________ '04 PW (#1) Competition Orange SVT 5-door Euro Wanna buy a Focus harness bar? (<- click)

02-22-2009, 10:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
focusZX505 TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: IL Posts: 237	Re: Focus harness bars - round 2! will this fit the 08+ focus that u are aware of __________________ 08 coupe black on black http://www.massivespeedsystem.com/ http://www.focussport.com/

02-22-2009, 10:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
focusZX505 TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: IL Posts: 237	Re: Focus harness bars - round 2! and if u could please PM me and let me know cause i don't roam the boards alot if they do i will take one off ur hands real quick __________________ 08 coupe black on black http://www.massivespeedsystem.com/ http://www.focussport.com/

02-26-2009, 09:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
loudfocus01 TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 141	Re: Focus harness bars - round 2! I already sent my deposit for mine. Can't wait to get it. __________________ Bronze on white FTW.

03-03-2009, 06:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
COSDEVSVT Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,189	Re: Focus harness bars - round 2! Production is a go! Will start this week. If you for certain want one and want to reserve a bar, I'd prefer you send a deposit by Fri 3/20 - that way I can figure out if I need to make more than what I'm currently planning. __________________ '04 PW (#1) Competition Orange SVT 5-door Euro Wanna buy a Focus harness bar? (<- click)

03-10-2009, 02:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
autotec Rookie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: West Allis, WI Posts: 21	Re: Focus harness bars - round 2! PM sent.

03-22-2009, 05:53 AM	#12 (permalink)
hocusfocus00 TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Stamford,CT USA Posts: 883	Re: Focus harness bars - round 2! i want in...didnt notice the topic posted here..its past 3/20...now what? __________________ www.myspace.com/streetimages 2001 Silver turbo ZX3 2005 Ford Freestyle For Sale

03-22-2009, 10:11 AM	#13 (permalink)
COSDEVSVT Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,189	Re: Focus harness bars - round 2! You can still send in a deposit to reserve one ... lets me know people are serious and how many I need to make. Bars are in process right now - hardware kits are ready, tubing is being bent and fitting/welding will start soon. I hope to start shipping in mid/late April (bare bars will ship out a little eariler). __________________ '04 PW (#1) Competition Orange SVT 5-door Euro Wanna buy a Focus harness bar? (<- click)

03-23-2009, 11:02 AM	#14 (permalink)
hocusfocus00 TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Stamford,CT USA Posts: 883	Re: Focus harness bars - round 2! OK..cool. I'm gonna ask another focus owner if they want one since u can ship more than one in a box. Thanks __________________ www.myspace.com/streetimages 2001 Silver turbo ZX3 2005 Ford Freestyle For Sale

03-25-2009, 06:53 PM	#15 (permalink)
ZtsFucus TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: dunstable, Ma Posts: 974	Re: Focus harness bars - round 2! so the bare bars coming soon

03-26-2009, 07:40 AM	#16 (permalink)
COSDEVSVT Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,189	Re: Focus harness bars - round 2! Getting there ... __________________ '04 PW (#1) Competition Orange SVT 5-door Euro Wanna buy a Focus harness bar? (<- click)

04-01-2009, 05:39 PM	#17 (permalink)
3rdon5 Rookie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bensalem/Philly PA Posts: 13	Re: Focus harness bars - round 2! So happy

04-01-2009, 05:43 PM	#18 (permalink)
3rdon5 Rookie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bensalem/Philly PA Posts: 13	Re: Focus harness bars - round 2! oh by the way how did u do the rear seat delete ? that looks sooo cool ive been driving arround with the split seats down and i took the flip up seats out

04-01-2009, 05:57 PM	#19 (permalink)
COSDEVSVT Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,189	Re: Focus harness bars - round 2! Just take the rear seats out and make a board to make the floor flat ... I think that car was Terrible1's - he may have offered a template to make the flat floor. __________________ '04 PW (#1) Competition Orange SVT 5-door Euro Wanna buy a Focus harness bar? (<- click)

04-02-2009, 05:32 PM	#20 (permalink)
3rdon5 Rookie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bensalem/Philly PA Posts: 13	Re: Focus harness bars - round 2! cool thanks

04-05-2009, 11:40 AM	#21 (permalink)
COSDEVSVT Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,189	Re: Focus harness bars - round 2! Welding in progress ... __________________ '04 PW (#1) Competition Orange SVT 5-door Euro Wanna buy a Focus harness bar? (<- click)

04-07-2009, 06:40 AM	#22 (permalink)
Stilz Rookie Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 24	Re: Focus harness bars - round 2! Awesome! __________________ Est Sularus oth Mithas, My Honor is My Life http://www.mnfocus.com http://www.myspace.com/stwrsvtf

04-07-2009, 11:17 PM	#23 (permalink)
3rdon5 Rookie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bensalem/Philly PA Posts: 13	Re: Focus harness bars - round 2! that sounds great woooohoooo

04-08-2009, 10:30 AM	#24 (permalink)
focusedaddiction TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: nw. Montana Posts: 120	Re: Focus harness bars - round 2! sweetness, i'm getting excited. __________________ _/\_/\_SCCA_/\_/\_SM #74_/\_/\_BRING ON THE CONES_/\_/\_ Boost is good!!

04-10-2009, 11:04 AM	#25 (permalink)
3rdon5 Rookie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bensalem/Philly PA Posts: 13	Re: Focus harness bars - round 2! soo quick question for everybody since this is the first time ill be having a harness bar what type of raceing belts do i need i only want a 4 point i know that much its only going to be for auto-x

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