FAQs

 

Here we have complied the most common questions we are asked, please have alook at our other sections for more information such as the Technical (which has information on Fitting Instructions, FHR, Hans, Harnesses sizes, Accreditations and more) and About's dropdown menu which has our conditions of sale, trade show attendance and more.

 

Delivery 

UK Orders:
Our harnesses typically arrive within 1-5 working days.  If you wish to have guaranteed next day delivery please commence your order over the telephone.

European Orders: 
Dependant upon where in Europe you reside orders can take 2 working days and over.  Please telephone us for a more accurate estimate.

The Rest of the World: 
Dependant upon where in the world you reside order delivery times will vary.  Please telephone us for a more accurate estimate.

Tax Duty & VAT 

UK Sales: 
VAT is always chargeable on all sales to either domestic or commercial customers where the goods are being delivered within the UK.

 

EU Sales: 
VAT will be charged on all sales unless a commercial customer provides a valid VAT number.  Orders without VAT within Europe will have to be made via our other sales channels - email or phone.

 

NON-EU Countries Sales:
VAT is not applicable on sales to Non EU member countries. Customers in Non EU counties should note they are directly responsibility for the full payment of any further TAX or Import Duty incurred as goods are delivered.

TRS Motorsport is proud to have multiple approvals in standards (homologations) and qualty assurances to set specifications of safety harness, driver restraint assemblies, window nets and accessories.


 

How do I install my harness?

Saloon FIA & Nascar fitting instructions 

 

Formula FIA fitting instructions          

 

Road ECE fitting instructions 


What do I do if I require a bespoke special harness?

Please use the bespoke speciifcation sheet and email it to us at sales@trs-motorsport.com

 

Bespoke Specification Sheet



How much do harnesses cost?

Please see the 2020 price list  

 

How many years is a FIA harness valid for?

FIA harnesses are valid for 5 years plus the year of manufacture. For example, if you buy a 2020 manufactured harness it will be valid until 31st December 2026. The "not valid after" FIA label is attached to each part of the harness and can be found near the air craft release buckle

 

When should I replace my harness?

TRS recommend that harnesses should be replaced following a moderate or severe impact. This is because the strength and integrity of the webbing (and components) can be stretched in the advent of a crash.

 

Can saloon harnesses be wrapped around the roll bar?

Yes. TRS saloon harnesses can be wrapped around the roll cage.  Please see Roll cage wrap around instructions here. 

 
What is a HANS device and FHR?

HANS stands for Head and Neck Support device.
FHR stands for Frontal Head Restraint. 

HANS were the first motorsport company to pioneer a Frontal Head Restraint for racing drivers and they called their FHR a "HANS device". The expression "HANS device" stuck, and soon became the accepted trade name for FHR's in the motorsport world, even though what is actually being described is really a FHR.  

A useful analogy when describing HANS devices and FHR's  to think back to vacum cleaners..... which are also some times known as Hoovers, in recoginition of the brand building work done by Hoover when they launched their vacum cleaner. Its the same with HANS and FHR's

What does TRS stand for?

Total Restraint Systems

Why is there a FIA hologram on 2017 FIA approved harnesses?

As of 1st January 2013 the FIA introduced a new FIA hologram label for all competition harnesses. TRS endorse the FIA's fight against counterfeited safety products and support the FIA's introduction of a uniquely numbered FIA hologram sticker sewn to the left hand shoulder strap of every FIA harness. All 2013 TRS FIA approved harnesses have the new FIA hologram.

 

 

If you feel unsure what product will suit you best.  Feel free to contact our sales team who will assit you.

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