Seats & harness regs for this year - Page 2 - Drifting forum

scrutineer · 18-02-2007, 21:51

For the seats:

The only part of the regs that have been relaxed is the one regarding the passenger seat.

This year a FIA seat is not compulsory for the passenger seat.......... but without a FIA seat for the passenger you will not be able take passenger onto the track.

For the drivers seat, the regs remain the same - the drivers seat MUST have FIA approval in the form of an FIA approval label on the seat- the labels are marked with the make and serial number of the seat and approval lists are available to scrutineers so changing labels is not going to work.

If your seat is the EXACT same model as one later approved by the FIA AND you can provide an official letter from the manufacturer stating the details then this may be allowed

So to make it clear - no FIA labelled drivers seat - no scrutineering label and no cars are allowed on the track without a scrutineering label on the competition day(s)

scrutineer · 19-02-2007, 08:37

Morning all

I deleted a "few " posts as we seemed to be going round in ever decreasing circles ( me included)

felt it better to start again.

seats issue answered already

seat mounts If the original seat mounts are strong enough for the job then they can be used be you need to have a good look to make sure the floor around them is also good enough. I will be at Lydd...spectating... but if anyone is unsure pm me and we can have a look there which will still give a month to sort things out

Harness mounts good point in that the mountings for the harness do need also to be fit for the job. Again, original ones can be used if strong enough - some original mountings may be able to be used with a spreader plate as well but designs vary.
If using a commercially bought spreader plate that is smaller than the regs size, you can aways use it with a larger spreader plate as well.
Marc

MJG · 19-02-2007, 12:03

I havn't seen it written anywhere but forgive me if it's been answered... Does the FIA approval have to be in date? Surely if the design is up to FIA standards then as long as the seat is not damaged it should still be FIA? It's not like it is made of some mythical materials that combust after 3 years etc?

I'm asking because I have a cobra monaco which has an FIA print on the side but it appears to have the number "1999" on it, I'm not sure if this is expiry etc as I can't remember exactly what it said but would this be OK?

Thanks.

kieran_e1 · 19-02-2007, 12:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by MJG

I havn't seen it written anywhere but forgive me if it's been answered... Does the FIA approval have to be in date? Surely if the design is up to FIA standards then as long as the seat is not damaged it should still be FIA? It's not like it is made of some mythical materials that combust after 3 years etc?

I'm asking because I have a cobra monaco which has an FIA print on the side but it appears to have the number "1999" on it, I'm not sure if this is expiry etc as I can't remember exactly what it said but would this be OK?

Thanks.

i think* the regs state it can be out of date as long as it's not fubared. I ran OOD moncao's last season in d1

**Bon Bon** · 19-02-2007, 12:09

Yes you can use out of date FIA seats as long as they're in good condition and not crashed up and stuff. That's the way I understand it.

Glen · 19-02-2007, 12:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bon Bon

Yes you can use out of date FIA seats as long as they're in good condition and not crashed up and stuff. That's the way I understand it.

Hark at Mr.Bon getting all technical like

You been hanging out with the DW boys too long already

MJG · 19-02-2007, 12:29

OK that's cool, thanks peeps.

MR-steveo · 20-02-2007, 16:55

what about harness's can they be out of date to????

**SteveC200** · 20-02-2007, 20:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by MR-steveo

what about harness's can they be out of date to????

Dont think so.

scrutineer · 20-02-2007, 23:30

The harnesses will need to be in date

MR-steveo · 21-02-2007, 10:15

better get a harness then!

jonnybroadside · 23-02-2007, 22:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by MJG

I'm asking because I have a cobra monaco which has an FIA print on the side but it appears to have the number "1999" on it, I'm not sure if this is expiry etc.

The date marked on the fia print will be the date of manufacture. I just learned this myself

18-02-2007, 21:51	#21 (permalink)
scrutineer touge runner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: sussex Posts: 249	For the seats: The only part of the regs that have been relaxed is the one regarding the passenger seat. This year a FIA seat is not compulsory for the passenger seat.......... but without a FIA seat for the passenger you will not be able take passenger onto the track. For the drivers seat, the regs remain the same - the drivers seat MUST have FIA approval in the form of an FIA approval label on the seat- the labels are marked with the make and serial number of the seat and approval lists are available to scrutineers so changing labels is not going to work. If your seat is the EXACT same model as one later approved by the FIA AND you can provide an official letter from the manufacturer stating the details then this may be allowed So to make it clear - no FIA labelled drivers seat - no scrutineering label and no cars are allowed on the track without a scrutineering label on the competition day(s) Last edited by scrutineer : 19-02-2007 at 08:43.

20-02-2007, 16:55	#28 (permalink)
MR-steveo TNS MAN CHILD Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: mk Posts: 2,106	hum what about harness's can they be out of date to????

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19-02-2007, 08:37	#22 (permalink)
scrutineer touge runner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: sussex Posts: 249	Morning all I deleted a "few " posts as we seemed to be going round in ever decreasing circles ( me included) felt it better to start again. seats issue answered already seat mounts If the original seat mounts are strong enough for the job then they can be used be you need to have a good look to make sure the floor around them is also good enough. I will be at Lydd...spectating... but if anyone is unsure pm me and we can have a look there which will still give a month to sort things out Harness mounts good point in that the mountings for the harness do need also to be fit for the job. Again, original ones can be used if strong enough - some original mountings may be able to be used with a spreader plate as well but designs vary. If using a commercially bought spreader plate that is smaller than the regs size, you can aways use it with a larger spreader plate as well. Marc

19-02-2007, 12:03	#23 (permalink)
MJG e30 of Death Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Derby, England Posts: 10,490	I havn't seen it written anywhere but forgive me if it's been answered... Does the FIA approval have to be in date? Surely if the design is up to FIA standards then as long as the seat is not damaged it should still be FIA? It's not like it is made of some mythical materials that combust after 3 years etc? I'm asking because I have a cobra monaco which has an FIA print on the side but it appears to have the number "1999" on it, I'm not sure if this is expiry etc as I can't remember exactly what it said but would this be OK? Thanks.

19-02-2007, 12:09	#25 (permalink)
Bon Bon Flame On!!!! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Solihull, West Midlands Posts: 4,717	Yes you can use out of date FIA seats as long as they're in good condition and not crashed up and stuff. That's the way I understand it.

19-02-2007, 12:29	#27 (permalink)
MJG e30 of Death Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Derby, England Posts: 10,490	OK that's cool, thanks peeps.

20-02-2007, 23:30	#30 (permalink)
scrutineer touge runner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: sussex Posts: 249	The harnesses will need to be in date

21-02-2007, 10:15	#31 (permalink)
MR-steveo TNS MAN CHILD Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: mk Posts: 2,106	better get a harness then!