FIA Homologated Seat Expiration

Post by **andysapp** » Thu May 03, 2007 10:53 am

Does anyone know when FIA homologated seats expire for competition use? All I can seem to find anywhere is how long the harnesses are good for, which is apparently December 31st, 2 years after manufacture date.

I am trying to figure out if I need to order a seat or not.
Hollers.

PmartyX · Post by **PmartyX** » Thu May 03, 2007 11:42 am

You need a harness. You don't need a seat.

Question(s):

Did they require a physical from you?
Did you have to pay the bond?

matts13 · Post by **matts13** » Thu May 03, 2007 11:42 am

i read over the rules last night and as read them all you have to do if the seat is expired is put a back support fromthe seat to the cage.

PmartyX · Post by **PmartyX** » Thu May 03, 2007 11:44 am

matts13 wrote:i read over the rules last night and as read them all you have to do if the seat is expired is put a back support fromthe seat to the cage.

His seat is only 3 years old.. He's fine.

matts13 · Post by **matts13** » Thu May 03, 2007 11:45 am

martymartymarty.net wrote:
matts13 wrote:i read over the rules last night and as read them all you have to do if the seat is expired is put a back support fromthe seat to the cage.

His seat is only 3 years old.. He's fine.

that is why i said if was not sure martymartymarty.net

matts13 · Post by **matts13** » Thu May 03, 2007 11:47 am

oh i am not sure if you saw andy but you do need to put a master cut off switch that will kill the engine on the out side of the car. it says that would like to have it on the right side hear the windscreen.

Post by **andysapp** » Thu May 03, 2007 12:35 pm

How long are seats good for? I swear I can't find it anywhere. My seat was manufactured in Dec 04.

According to the harness rule, mine is still good - although... I ordered a new one anyway. The production date on it was Jan 05, so it expires Dec 07.

I was reading over the rules earlier. Looks like I need x-bars on both sides, and that cut-off switch.

matts13 · Post by **matts13** » Thu May 03, 2007 1:00 pm

i got a few cut off switch i got for my car that you can use and replace if need be. also go the drive out tag for you bmw let me know how you want to get that.

bakemonoma70 · Post by **bakemonoma70** » Thu May 03, 2007 2:27 pm

doesn't your seat have a calendar marked on the side? my sprints did.

Post by **andysapp** » Thu May 03, 2007 2:49 pm

It does... that's how I know it was made in Dec 04... it doesn't say how long it is good for, though... unless I am totally missing it.

Post by **andysapp** » Thu May 03, 2007 3:07 pm

matts13 wrote:i got a few cut off switch i got for my car that you can use and replace if need be. also go the drive out tag for you bmw let me know how you want to get that.

Sounds good. I'll go ahead and order one. I'll give you a shout later today after you're off werk.

Greg · Post by **Greg** » Thu May 03, 2007 3:43 pm

Andy said homo