New Rule Revision For Stock and S/S

[Coleydog]

Never thought about the visibility part, but those "new fast cars" seem to be catching a car, not looking back. With the short seats, wouldn't they require headrests on both sides to look right?
Mike

[SSDiv6]

My personal opinion, after seeing the outcome of bruises and injuries on other racers that have experienced accidents, and taking in to account the current speeds, I will not go low cost, or use a fiberglass or metal seat with just a cover, or compromise because visibility on a racing seat.

In my new Comp car, I am using an FIA approved seat, with support and cushioning to protect my body in the event of an accident and also allows me the use of a HANS device.

Yes, they are expensive when compared to an aluminum Kirkey, nevertheless, I will never compromise my safety.

The two brands I recommend are Cobra and Racetech.

For the passenger seat, I purchased an Ebay, Chinese made, racing seat that looks identical to my FIA approved seat and it only cost me $75.00.

Below is the Cobra seat I am using and next is the Racetech seat used by many in their drag cars.

[Jason]

With all the bad mouthing of this new rule revision on this thread alone, can it be that there may be more modified/lightened/butchered aftermarket passenger seats out there than was originally thought? The tech guys must have been reporting enough to their bosses for this rule revision to happen.

Which leads to the next question - how many on here are upset because they've got to buy a new passenger seat? And with NHRA admitting they read this forum, could they be taking notes?

[BBF67]

Originally Posted by Jason

how many on here are upset because they've got to buy a new passenger seat?

Bingo!!!!!

[Coleydog]

Originally Posted by SSDiv6

My personal opinion, after seeing the outcome of bruises and injuries on other racers that have experienced accidents, and taking in to account the current speeds, I will not go low cost, or use a fiberglass or metal seat with just a cover, or compromise because visibility on a racing seat.

In my new Comp car, I am using an FIA approved seat, with support and cushioning to protect my body in the event of an accident and also allows me the use of a HANS device.

Yes, they are expensive when compared to an aluminum Kirkey, nevertheless, I will never compromise my safety.

The two brands I recommend are Cobra and Racetech.

For the passenger seat, I purchased an Ebay, Chinese made, racing seat that looks identical to my FIA approved seat and it only cost me $75.00.

Below is the Cobra seat I am using and next is the Racetech seat used by many in their drag cars.

While some seats are better than factory what saves you are the properly attached and tightened seat belts. Plenty of studies on this.

[SSDiv6]

Originally Posted by Coleydog

While some seats are better than factory what saves you are the properly attached and tightened seat belts. Plenty of studies on this.

Any FIA approved racing seat will be a better design than an OEM for racing. The reason why the Drag Paks have Dodge Viper seats, the COPO cars have Sparco seats and the Cobra Jets have Recaro seats.

It must be assumed that anyone that races, would be aware to make sure their seat belts are properly anchored and tight, and as usual, there are exceptions...
I have heard of racers that leave their seat belts loose so they can turn their heads and be able to look at he other lane, putting themselves and others at risk.

[carbuilder]

Originally Posted by SSDiv6

Any FIA approved racing seat will be a better design than an OEM for racing. The reason why the Drag Paks have Dodge Viper seats, the COPO cars have Sparco seats and the Cobra Jets have Recaro seats.

It must be assumed that anyone that races, would be aware to make sure their seat belts are properly anchored and tight, and as usual, there are exceptions...
I have heard of racers that leave their seat belts loose so they can turn their heads and be able to look at he other lane, putting themselves and others at risk.

Another reason to shorten pass seat height, obviously no performance advantage, safer operation is all I see,,,, how much weight do you think shortening a aluminium seat gais you,,,, less than a pound for sure

[SSDiv6]

Originally Posted by carbuilder

Another reason to shorten pass seat height, obviously no performance advantage, safer operation is all I see,,,, how much weight do you think shortening a aluminium seat gais you,,,, less than a pound for sure

Lost you at "safer operation".

So what you are saying is if they allow shortening the seats, then the drivers will tighten up their seat belts? Oh Boy!

[The Hawk]

Other than the drivers not having the proper safety equipment on for the ET`s they`re running, this whole thread is a joke.

[Tom keedle]

Originally Posted by Coleydog

While some seats are better than factory what saves you are the properly attached and tightened seat belts. Plenty of studies on this.

AMC "recliners" come to mind