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The Mission Motorsport range has one four-point and two six-point competition harnesses. The useful differences are the FIA standard, anti-submarine straps and shoulder-webbing arrangement. Road use is a separate check.
Use the four-point belt only where its approval and layout suit the regulations. Choose between the two six-point belts by the FHR setup, shoulder webbing and installation. In every case, check the label on the belt supplied.
The old guide described these competition harnesses as road legal. We have removed that claim. FIA standards cover motorsport performance and homologation; the complete road installation has different questions.
Three belts with two approval routes
Read the complete product name and the label on the belt.
01Four-point FIA harness
The current listing states FIA 8854/98, with 75 mm webbing and four attachment points.
02Six-point FIA harness
A 75 mm six-point saloon harness currently listed to FIA 8853-2016, with two anti-submarine straps.
03Six-point HANS harness
The six-point option with 75 mm main webbing and 50 mm shoulder sections for the FHR route.
Which belt does the rulebook ask for, and will the driver always use an FHR? Those answers come before colour.
These are Mission Motorsport-branded belts made in the UK by TRS Motorsport, according to our current product records. They share clip-in fittings and a rotary buckle, but they should not be treated as one harness offered with a different number of straps.
The four-point and six-point models sit under different FIA standards. The HANS version changes the shoulder section again. Keep the product code and label with the installation instructions.
What the FIA numbers tell you
The standard identifies the type of competition harness. Event rules decide whether it is accepted.
| Current Mission listing | Stated standard | Main distinction |
|---|---|---|
| Four-point harness | FIA 8854/98 | Four attachment points and 75 mm webbing |
| Six-point harness | FIA 8853-2016 | Six attachment points with standard 75 mm shoulder webbing |
| Six-point HANS harness | FIA 8853-2016 | Six attachment points with 50 mm shoulder sections for the FHR route |
FIA guidance separates four-point harnesses under 8854/98 from six, seven, eight and nine-point harnesses under 8853-2016. It also says the harness must remain in its homologated configuration and be installed to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Check the date on the physical belt. The date shown in a web photograph is not reliable evidence of the item that will be dispatched.
Match the shoulder straps to the head restraint
FHR means frontal head restraint. HANS is a widely used FHR system.
Check before choosing
- Whether an FHR is mandatory
- Whether it will be worn every time
- The marking on the shoulder straps
- Seat-slot height at the installed angle
- Shoulder-belt angle to the anchor
Do not assume
- Narrower webbing is automatically weaker
- Every 50 mm strap is FHR restricted
- HANS friendly and FHR only mean the same thing
- A suitable belt fixes poor anchor geometry
- The product photograph shows the current label
The old guide said narrow shoulder straps sacrificed support unless a HANS device made up for it. That is not how the standard works. FIA 8853-2016 sets performance requirements for the approved harness, and straps restricted to use with an FHR carry specific identification.
Read the supplied label and instructions. If the driver sometimes competes without an FHR, tell us before ordering so the correct shoulder arrangement can be checked.
Plan all attachment points before buying
The seat, harness and car structure have to work as one restraint installation.
Confirm the seat
Check shoulder, lap and anti-submarine openings against the driver and the belt route.
Find suitable anchorages
Identify the shoulder, lap and anti-submarine points. Existing holes are not automatically safe anchors.
Check belt angles
Use the harness instructions and governing regulations for shoulder, lap and anti-submarine geometry.
Choose the end fittings
The current range uses clip-in fittings. Match eye bolts, plates and any wrap-around route to the car.
Inspect the physical belt
Check the homologation label, expiry, hardware and webbing before installation and at regular intervals.
A six-point belt is not an upgrade if the anti-sub straps have nowhere correct to go. We want the seat and anchor layout before we recommend one.
Garreth and Cameron / GSM showroomThe purchase supports Mission Motorsport
The Forces’ Motorsport Charity helps those affected by military operations through motorsport and the automotive industry.
Our current product listings state that 7.5% of each Mission Motorsport harness sale goes to the charity. They also describe a certificate and thank-you letter supplied with the purchase.
Check the live product page for the current contribution terms. We keep the safety specification and the charitable contribution separate so neither gets lost in the other.
Current Mission Motorsport harnesses
Live product records show current options, availability and contribution details.
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From £195.00 Excl. VAT Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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From £215.00 Excl. VAT Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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From £215.00 Excl. VAT Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Mission Motorsport harness questions
Are Mission Motorsport harnesses road legal?▾
FIA approval is a motorsport approval and does not by itself establish UK road legality. Road use depends on the car, seat, anchorages, buckle, original restraint systems, visibility of the label, insurance and inspection requirements. Check the complete installation before replacing an original belt.
What is the difference between the four-point and six-point belts?▾
The current four-point listing states FIA 8854/98. The six-point listings state FIA 8853-2016 and add two anti-submarine straps. Choose the layout required by the car and regulations, not simply the belt with more points.
Do I need the HANS version?▾
Choose the shoulder-strap arrangement around the frontal head restraint, or FHR, you will actually use. The current HANS listing combines 75 mm main webbing with 50 mm shoulder sections. Read the belt label and instructions because straps restricted to FHR use need the relevant FIA marking.
Can I use a six-point harness in a seat with four openings?▾
The number of visible openings does not answer the question. A six-point harness needs a safe route for the anti-submarine straps as well as suitable shoulder and lap openings. Follow the seat and harness instructions and the rules for the car.
Can the shoulder straps wrap around a roll-cage bar?▾
The current listings allow a wrap-around shoulder route, but the bar position, strap angle, wrap method and free length must follow the harness instructions and governing rules. A nearby cage tube is not automatically a suitable harness bar.
How does a purchase support Mission Motorsport?▾
Our current product listings state that 7.5% of each sale goes to Mission Motorsport, the Forces’ Motorsport Charity. The live product page carries the current contribution wording and purchase details.
Send us the seat, car and FHR setup
Include the exact seat, intended events, anchor points and whether the driver will always use an FHR. We can then compare the three Mission Motorsport belts without guessing from the number of points.
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