2 year HARNESS Rule?

[Mr2]

My harness has 7/02 Date of Manufacture, do I need to "update" it or is it ok? Where do we stand ....2 or 5 years? I was ready to get a new one & I was advised of this:

Quote:
Originally Posted by section 17.23
All cars at all levels of Time Trials Events that use Section 20 for Driver Restraint systems are hereby allowed to use harnesses up to five (5) yeas in age, so long as the belts show no signs of fraying or excessive wear, and not discolored, and all mechnical parts function properly.

Thanks guys,
Fabio

[Guest]

Thanks I was just about to post the same quiestion.
If so what is the new cut off date?
paul B

[Rich Sweigart]

Fabio and Paul,

The rule is belts in good condition up to five years.
FIA belts have an expire date on them, meaning that after that date they are no good.
SFI belts,like Fabio's, has birthday, which in his case are 7/02. Add five yrs. to it which is 7/07, SCCA allows belts to be carried to the 31st of December, which then Fabio's belts are good till 12/07.

I would like to point out, that is only true in the Trials program, the Road Racing program is still 5yrs. for FIA and 2yrs. for SFI.

Rich

[Matt Green]

Yup, he's right on with that.

And you all owe me a drink.

[Mr2]

Terrific news! Thanks... you saved me $100+/-
Drinks are on me, long as you don't drink $100 worth!!

[Mel Horn]

The info I got at the meeting indicated at the meeting that Snell 95 helmets are OK. An article in GRASSROOTS MOTORSPORTS indicates otherwise. Which is it?

[Matt Rowe]

The Time Trials rules for level 3 & 4 events default to section 17.23 of the current GCR. That sections states that SA95 or later helmets are required. It also reminds everyone that as of 01/01/07 SA2000 or higher will be the requirement. So, everyone with a SA95 has two more years before they have to upgrade.