No Tech Inspection - Page 2

63corvette · 12-01-2021, 05:14 PM

I just sent my trans case to Reid and my belts for re-web to Stroud.
The belts I can see however, the trans case is a waste of time and money for all involved.
It is NHRA's sand box we play in so we have to live by the rules they apply.
Some are nonsense and others need to be strengthened and tech is one of those.
I cringe sometimes when some competitors pull up alongside when I know they are not following all the safety rules and I am sure I am not alone in this.
I did purchase a new helmet this year. It was a Simpson and was the exact same make and model. The 2020 model fit totally different and when I brought it to the attention of the Simpson rep when I tried it on I was told it was a new safer design with a little different shape. I hope that was accurate as it did fit totally different. By the way I paid much more that $300 for a new helmet, in fact about 2 1/2 times that.
My only issue was it was marked Made In China! Not my preference.
Just My 2 Cents which is really 1 Cent after inflation.
Rick Cates
Canyon, TX

Rob Petrie E395 · 12-01-2021, 07:21 PM

I kind of understand the belts, helmet, transmission cases and chassis inspections for same reasons already listed. The trans and flex plate shield is the one that gets me. It’s a chunk of metal. Unless something explodes. How could it possibly “wear out”? Never understood that. I will say I feel safer at NHRA/IHRA tracks. Ever been to an outlaw track? You see some stuff that’ll really make you question safety.

12-01-2021, 05:14 PM	#1
63corvette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Canyon, Tx Posts: 552 Likes: 128 Liked 358 Times in 103 Posts	Re: No Tech Inspection I just sent my trans case to Reid and my belts for re-web to Stroud. The belts I can see however, the trans case is a waste of time and money for all involved. It is NHRA's sand box we play in so we have to live by the rules they apply. Some are nonsense and others need to be strengthened and tech is one of those. I cringe sometimes when some competitors pull up alongside when I know they are not following all the safety rules and I am sure I am not alone in this. I did purchase a new helmet this year. It was a Simpson and was the exact same make and model. The 2020 model fit totally different and when I brought it to the attention of the Simpson rep when I tried it on I was told it was a new safer design with a little different shape. I hope that was accurate as it did fit totally different. By the way I paid much more that $300 for a new helmet, in fact about 2 1/2 times that. My only issue was it was marked Made In China! Not my preference. Just My 2 Cents which is really 1 Cent after inflation. Rick Cates Canyon, TX Last edited by 63corvette; 12-01-2021 at 05:18 PM.

12-01-2021, 07:21 PM	#2
Rob Petrie E395 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Woodlawn IL Posts: 1,092 Likes: 162 Liked 216 Times in 77 Posts	Re: No Tech Inspection I kind of understand the belts, helmet, transmission cases and chassis inspections for same reasons already listed. The trans and flex plate shield is the one that gets me. It’s a chunk of metal. Unless something explodes. How could it possibly “wear out”? Never understood that. I will say I feel safer at NHRA/IHRA tracks. Ever been to an outlaw track? You see some stuff that’ll really make you question safety.

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