i have a CSR scatter shield for sb 727. Do they ever expire? my sfi tag says 2003.

I don't have a rule book in front of me, but it is possible, I suppose, for a Carbon Fiber part to age and become weaker in time. And just like a helmet that is out of date, it might fail under stress. But, I don't have that to worry me, because I will be using a metal trans shield in my project.

ok, I have one for sale, but wasn't sure it would be worth anything.

I believe they do expire and have to be recert'd.

I believe the CSR is a 5 year cert.

well, its way past that. 2003 on tag. is it worth any thing?

Knock on wood but in 40 years of racing I have never had anyone check a date on one of my transmission shields or flywheel shields. And I have attended both IHRA and NHRA fivisional races.

5 years on a rigid shield. I think they want them back to look at because sometimes they get trimmed, modified, parts missing, etc., over time. Some manufacturers will only recert once. Call the manufacturer.

Yes, there still worth something. There are a lot of tracks that don't inspect that deep into certification on items, if at all. Even seat belts and helmets. If you got them your good to go. I just sold a out of date scatter shield for a glide for $60. Nothing wrong with it, looked brand new except for the the date.

ok, thanks. cant believe the price of a new csr shield,$450. ouch

AS stated they are good for 5 years. And as stated most places never check the dates. Just don't run NHRA Divisional stuff

this I have is for small block, I'm going big block and no longer need this. it will be in the sale section soon. thanks

Mine was never checked. Couldn't see the sticker with a mirror, it's on top of the shield.

Quality CF will outlast the driver, when only acting as an unused scattershield. The restraining belt will not, and is the time limited weak link in the design as for as aging out.

But I don't believe its cf, more likely a kevlar composite, but will still last a lot longer then the belt.

I just gave away an outdated big block CSR shield that was given to me..... If this was a month earlier I would have traded you.

I always wondered how often/if ever the cert is checked or tech just checks to see if you have a shield.

that would have been nice. I think I'm going to use a blanket from cope this time around.

we were content with the blanket (Lofgren RCI), but when we started playing in the 9's, we needed to step up to conform to the rules. CSR seemed like the logical choice.

they expire 5 years from date on shield, CSR will recertify for $50, one time only,I did it last year
gary

the blankets are a lot less money and look to be easier to fit in an A body.

You just can't go faster than 10.0 w/ a blanket.

that's fine as I don't race anyway, just T&T from time to time.

I thought it was changed to 10.99 & quicker

You may be right?

Apparently so.

20.14 Section 20 - General Regulations
2:14 TRANSMISSION, Automatic/NHRA-Accepted
All cars running 10.99 (*6.99) seconds and quicker must have an
NHRA-accepted locking-type dipstick on the transmission.
Any non-OEM automatic floor-mounted automatic transmission
shifter must be equipped with a spring-loaded positive reverse
lockout device to prevent the shifter from accidentally being put into
reverse gear. Functional neutral safety switch mandatory. All
transmission lines must be metallic or high-pressure-type hose. All
vehicles running quicker than 10.99 seconds (*6.99) or faster than
135 mph (except some Stock and Super Stock classes as noted
under Class Requirements) and using an automatic transmission
must be equipped with a transmission shield meeting SFI Spec 4.1
and labeled accordingly. (“Blanket”-type shield, appropriately
labeled as meeting SFI Spec 4.1, permitted.) All non-blanket-type
shields must incorporate two (or one, per manufacturer’s
instructions) 3/4 x 1/8-inch straps that bolt to the shield on each
side and pass under the transmission pan, or transmission pan
must be labeled as meeting SFI Spec 4.1. Permitted in all classes
where an automatic transmission is used.
Comp, Super Comp, Super Gas, 9.99 or quicker E.T. cars, and 135-
mph or faster E.T. cars using an automatic transmission, Lenco
Drive, or BRT must be equipped with a flexplate meeting SFI Spec
29.1 and covered by a flexplate shield meeting SFI Spec 30.1.
Transmission that can utilize a high-gear transbrake must be
supported by the use of two momentary buttons (one to arm the
system, second as the main transbrake). Air shifter bottles must be
stamped with DOT-1800 pound rating (minimum) and be securely
mounted (i.e., no tie wraps or hose clamps).