Racing seat, quick question?

synolimit · 01-23-2014, 11:50 PM

A friends selling a sparco evo FIA seat. Rules state 5 years or 2 extra if you send it back in for recert. I'm not racing with any real organization so rules don't apply. But I want to be safe. Good idea or no? Marked is may 2004.

From FIA standard 8855-1999 (revised 2003), article 7 ( http://www.fia.com/resources/documen...ion_seat.pdf):

7. Seat life:
The usable life of an FIA homologated seat will be 5 years from the date of manufacture indicated on the seat label.

An extension of up to 2 further years may be authorised where the seat has been returned to the manufacturer for re-validation. Extensions will be indicated by an additional label affixed to the seat identifying the date on which the seat eligibility (word missing in document translation) and validated by the manufacturer's quality inspection stamp.

BGTV8 · 01-24-2014, 01:03 AM

Use it .... the seat expiry is more about the potential for UV damage in open cars ...

GSS138 · 01-24-2014, 01:35 AM

If you still have airbags and don't have a full harness, the seat is prolly not worth the money. If you are not tracking the car currently just keep the OEM seats until you are and decide to do a full safety setup.

/2 cents

synolimit · 01-24-2014, 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GSS138

If you still have airbags and don't have a full harness, the seat is prolly not worth the money. If you are not tracking the car currently just keep the OEM seats until you are and decide to do a full safety setup.

/2 cents

I know. You have to buy something first

synolimit · 01-24-2014, 02:11 AM

Saw the pics. For his price and wear I might as well get what I want new.

sig11 · 01-24-2014, 04:45 PM

NASA will let you run an expired FIA seat with a brace IIRC.

takjak2 · 01-25-2014, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sig11

NASA will let you run an expired FIA seat with a brace IIRC.

Yes, which is a dumb rule because FIA seats are not designed for it

synolimit · 01-25-2014, 06:25 PM

I didn't buy. For $20 more ill have brand new and in red.

ResIpsa · 01-27-2014, 08:28 AM

Also, check your local motor vehicle inspection laws. Many states will fail you if your airbag light is on or your seat belts are not standard. You may need to solder in a resistor to turn off the light.

It is getting harder and harder to keep my car street legal here in Virginia.

wstar · 01-27-2014, 09:44 AM

Well you could in theory re-install the stock seatbelts and other safety systems, pass inspection, then remove them all again. It's easier to just find a shop that's willing to pretend that all happened

. Not that I recommend running a race setup on the street, but it's nice to have stickers just-in-case, to run down the street to get gas or break in a new set of pads or whatever.

synolimit · 01-29-2014, 01:49 AM

No inspection here.

synolimit · 01-29-2014, 02:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ResIpsa

Also, check your local motor vehicle inspection laws. Many states will fail you if your airbag light is on or your seat belts are not standard. You may need to solder in a resistor to turn off the light.

It is getting harder and harder to keep my car street legal here in Virginia.

Looks like what ill do.

01-24-2014, 01:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
BGTV8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 03350 Australia Posts: 1,503 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 29907	Use it .... the seat expiry is more about the potential for UV damage in open cars ... sig11 likes this.

01-24-2014, 01:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
GSS138 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 769 Drives: '12 370Z 6M Sport Rep Power: 13	If you still have airbags and don't have a full harness, the seat is prolly not worth the money. If you are not tracking the car currently just keep the OEM seats until you are and decide to do a full safety setup. /2 cents __________________ Current Mods: Vorpal Weapon +5.

01-24-2014, 02:11 AM	#5 (permalink)
synolimit A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 5,051 Drives: 2013 Silver 370z Rep Power: 3389	Saw the pics. For his price and wear I might as well get what I want new. __________________ 13 370z-

01-25-2014, 06:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
synolimit A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 5,051 Drives: 2013 Silver 370z Rep Power: 3389	I didn't buy. For $20 more ill have brand new and in red. __________________ 13 370z-

01-27-2014, 08:28 AM	#9 (permalink)
ResIpsa Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 564 Drives: 09 RACING HEN Rep Power: 338	Also, check your local motor vehicle inspection laws. Many states will fail you if your airbag light is on or your seat belts are not standard. You may need to solder in a resistor to turn off the light. It is getting harder and harder to keep my car street legal here in Virginia. osbornsm and synolimit like this. __________________ The Reed Law Firm; Michael Fasano VA Attorney and Counselor at Law: A Virginia Traffic, Criminal, and Family Lawyer.https://reedlawva.com/

01-24-2014, 04:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
sig11 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,294 Drives: 09 370Z Red Sport-MT Rep Power: 17	NASA will let you run an expired FIA seat with a brace IIRC.

01-27-2014, 09:44 AM	#10 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3594	Well you could in theory re-install the stock seatbelts and other safety systems, pass inspection, then remove them all again. It's easier to just find a shop that's willing to pretend that all happened . Not that I recommend running a race setup on the street, but it's nice to have stickers just-in-case, to run down the street to get gas or break in a new set of pads or whatever. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

01-29-2014, 01:49 AM	#11 (permalink)
synolimit A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 5,051 Drives: 2013 Silver 370z Rep Power: 3389	No inspection here. __________________ 13 370z-

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