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Originally Posted by NewHemi
No Jeff, I didn't say that.
But to clarify, I will paraphrase what I previously said: The new cars have better seats, more appropriate to racing than the older cars.
As a result, they are probably safer than the older cars seats. So for someone to say that there is a greater or increasing safety greater risk with the seats in the newer faster cars, is not entirely accurate.
I do agree though, that as long as it isn't just an excuse to provide a weight advantage, older cars should be allowed to have newer safer seats.
David
The New Hemi Guy
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If you aren't aware what A-100 seats are, they are seats from the A-100 vans produced in the mid 1960's and were used in the SS MOPAR package cars of the 1960's. Like the SS Hemi Dart / Barracuda.
That's great the new DP package cars come with Viper seats. But, I'd bet they would sell just as many DP package cars if they came with old A-100 seats. And everybody would still race them that way if they had too.
And for the record, I don't have a problem with running OEM type seats in a Stocker. Like Viper seats in a 1970 Challenger or 2012 GT-500 seats in a 1967 Mustang. Or I guess I wouldn't have a problem with those seats in an AMX or Camaro. What I fear is that once the rule says "aftermarket seats allowed in Stock class", then the door is open to Kirky seats or even Pep Boy specials that look best in a modified Ricer with Lambo doors.