Diaper DIscussion

[Rich Biebel]

I bought the RCI universal fit SFI 7.2 diaper and it fits fine. I made the comment about wrestling with the diaper more from the standpoint of not ever having a diaper on any car I've ever raced before. It doesn't take long to attach it on my bb Chev. powered dragster. There is not a lot of room for any diaper, I don't care who makes it. My RCI has substantial side material. That thick material makes it a bit of a chore to get it positioned around the oil filter area and the starter on the other side.....Not a real big deal but certainly added work just to change your oil. I am not complaining as I am all for the added safety. I built another dragster after having had a Stocker for a year or two. I made it safer than my old dragster on purpose.......Longer wheelbase....2 completely seperate sets of brakes, inside the cockpit battery shutoff...and the SFI diaper.......I have had engine failures in my racing career and fortunately they never caused me to lose control of a car. Very close to tagging a guardrail once. Dragsters are fast and anything getting under a tire at 170 is going to be a real problem...The bellypan looked to be easier to install and do maintenance....and apparently falls a little short in the protection area. I'm happy with what I have.....