flex plate expiry date tech inspection

[63corvette]

Originally Posted by james schaechter

I could see them requiring manufacturers to supply racers a sheet with matching sfi stickers like they do for clutches. Then if you just show them the current sfi sticker sheet . They ask for that frequently on clutch cars. Pretty easy as long as you are current.

Reid has stopped installing the SFI stickers on the transmission cases in for recertification. They stamp the case with the numbers for the case and flex plate shield on the side of the case flange and include the stickers matching the case for the customer to use for tech purposes.
I carry my stickers in the trailer where I hope I can find them if asked to provide them.
Just my experience.
Rick Cates
Canyon, TX

[Steve Grady]

When you have the case where you can photograph it and the SFI sticker card with your phone you can show tech the photos with the matching numbers. May be easier to keep track of while keeping the card with the stickers where it won't get lost.

Reid cases also have a Mfg Date and Serial number that is stamped on case and on the card the SFI stickers are on.

Originally Posted by 63corvette

Reid has stopped installing the SFI stickers on the transmission cases in for recertification. They stamp the case with the numbers for the case and flex plate shield on the side of the case flange and include the stickers matching the case for the customer to use for tech purposes.
I carry my stickers in the trailer where I hope I can find them if asked to provide them.
Just my experience.
Rick Cates
Canyon, TX

[63corvette]

Directly from an un-named NHRA employee there is no plan to do inspections for sfi tag dates at the races unless there is found to be a reason or a need to do so on the flex plates.
The racer signs the tech card certification saying it is good and unless there is some reason to question that you are good.
It all falls back on the racer.
I feel sure there will continue to be staging lane spot checks for the easy and quick things to check.
Rick Cates
Canyon, TX

[Terry Cain]

A lot easier to just check all the broken pieces laying on track after it comes a part.

[John Dinkel]

I removed my Mopar SFI flex plate 29.1 dated Dec 2002 and it looks like new. Sure seems like a lot of money to spend when they last so long.

[MR DERBY CITY]

Originally Posted by John Dinkel

I removed my Mopar SFI flex plate 29.1 dated Dec 2002 and it looks like new. Sure seems like a lot of money to spend when they last so long.

John, you can get a recert for $40 bucks …. Call me if interested …502-693-1735 …. You would send the flex plates to Ohio.

[Mike Gray]

Originally Posted by John Dinkel

I removed my Mopar SFI flex plate 29.1 dated Dec 2002 and it looks like new. Sure seems like a lot of money to spend when they last so long.

I purchased my flexplate (29.1) before they were mandatory and my car was stuck in paint. I finally got it put together and went to make some shake down runs at Bakersfield. Before going I was looking at the rule book and found the certification is only good for 3yr and the trans blanket only 2yr.! What the heck, I was out of certification without making a single run. How do these items wear out or become damaged, they should be a minimum of 5yrs. I think it’s the seat belt rule all over again.