Expired FIA seat for Passenger

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nyc951
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Expired FIA seat for Passenger

Post by nyc951 » Wed Sep 06, 2017 11:25 am

Hi all -

I'm planning to put in identical fixed back halo seats for both the driver and passenger, 6-point harnesses with a roll bar, into my otherwise stock car. Is it okay to run with a brand new passenger seat that was produced in 2012, and has thus expired this year? The seat will be for instructors, etc. as I'm just a novice.

I'm considering the Cobra Evolution since it has an "open" halo design that offers decent visibility that allows me to safely drive to the track. The driver's seat will be current (not expired).

Thanks!

jeffw
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Re: Expired FIA seat for Passenger

Post by jeffw » Wed Sep 06, 2017 12:44 pm

I don't believe our rule book states any requirements regarding FIA seats. Hopefully Tom (chief of Tech) will weigh in.
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Re: Expired FIA seat for Passenger

Post by dinoracer » Wed Sep 06, 2017 1:20 pm

Thanks for asking

We're not currently requiring seats to be "in date", so as long as it's in good condition and properly mounted, you would be fine to run with it.
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