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Re: Screw NHRA ! Rant----
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"When a customer when asked what the difference was between the $10.00 helmet vs the $200.00 helmet, his answer was a classic! He told the customer if you have a $10.00 head buy a $10.00 helmet, if you head is worth $200.00 to you, then you should buy the $200.00 helmet. I do think NHRA is fair on the helmet rules. HEMI JOE " So do you have a $10 brain or a $200 brain when you throw the $200 helmet in the trash? 
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Re: Screw NHRA ! Rant----
[Re: tboomer]
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11/10/11 06:04 PM
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If you had a normal size head...Your helmet would be cheaper...  
you know what ? i DO think its a conspiracy that there are NO $100 3XL snell helmets in existence !
Do helmet manufacturers believe that we Cranial Enhanced people have extra natural padding and dont need a helmet ???
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Re: Screw NHRA ! Rant----
[Re: 493_DART]
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11/10/11 06:58 PM
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Guitar Jones
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"Cranial Enhanced" LMAO, why don't you just wait for the swelling to go down?
"Follow me the wise man said, but he walked behind"
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Re: Screw NHRA ! Rant----
[Re: Guitar Jones]
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11/10/11 07:36 PM
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I've got a $400 Shoei hanging out in the garage that is 10 years old. It's never been impacted, but I don't wear it anymore because it's 10 years old. My new Icon listed for $160, and the only thing that's bigger is the box it came in. You guys do realize that one of the main reasons for recert is so the manufacturer can check to see if the product has been modified, don't you? Does the name Dale Earnhart ring any bells? Does the IHRA have the same belt and helmet rules? They usually follow most everything the NHRA does anyway. 
"Everybody funny, now you funny too."
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Re: Screw NHRA ! Rant----
[Re: slantzilla]
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11/10/11 08:48 PM
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I believe helmets are good for 12 years from the snell date. Honestly, I think retiring a helmet after 10 to 12 years is a pretty good idea. As for some of NHRA's other ideas.......... 
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Re: Screw NHRA ! Rant----
[Re: slantzilla]
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11/10/11 10:35 PM
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I've got a $400 Shoei hanging out in the garage that is 10 years old. It's never been impacted, but I don't wear it anymore because it's 10 years old.
My new Icon listed for $160, and the only thing that's bigger is the box it came in.
You guys do realize that one of the main reasons for recert is so the manufacturer can check to see if the product has been modified, don't you? Does the name Dale Earnhart ring any bells?
Does the IHRA have the same belt and helmet rules? They usually follow most everything the NHRA does anyway.
The belt rule came after Lee Shepards accident. [Edited by Moparts - Family Friendly Site - Keep it clean] all you want, I'm not complaining.
"Follow me the wise man said, but he walked behind"
'92 D250 Club Cab CTD, 47RH conversion, pump tweaks, injectors, rear disc and hydroboost conversion.
'74 W200 Crew Cab 360, NV4500, D44, D60 and NP205 divorced transfer case. Rear disc and hydroboost conversion.
2019 1500 Long Horn Crew Cab 4WD, 5.7 Hemi.
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Re: Screw NHRA ! Rant----
[Re: Guitar Jones]
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11/10/11 10:37 PM
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Guitar Jones
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So I can't even call my female dog what she is on here?
"Follow me the wise man said, but he walked behind"
'92 D250 Club Cab CTD, 47RH conversion, pump tweaks, injectors, rear disc and hydroboost conversion.
'74 W200 Crew Cab 360, NV4500, D44, D60 and NP205 divorced transfer case. Rear disc and hydroboost conversion.
2019 1500 Long Horn Crew Cab 4WD, 5.7 Hemi.
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Re: Screw NHRA ! Rant----
[Re: j.mcconnell]
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11/10/11 10:45 PM
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Guitar Jones
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I'm in the market for some mint out of date belts in black....
Just took a set out of my car. Perfect condition, just out of date. PM me if you're interested.
"Follow me the wise man said, but he walked behind"
'92 D250 Club Cab CTD, 47RH conversion, pump tweaks, injectors, rear disc and hydroboost conversion.
'74 W200 Crew Cab 360, NV4500, D44, D60 and NP205 divorced transfer case. Rear disc and hydroboost conversion.
2019 1500 Long Horn Crew Cab 4WD, 5.7 Hemi.
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Re: Screw NHRA ! Rant----
[Re: Guitar Jones]
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11/10/11 10:50 PM
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I've got a $400 Shoei hanging out in the garage that is 10 years old. It's never been impacted, but I don't wear it anymore because it's 10 years old.
My new Icon listed for $160, and the only thing that's bigger is the box it came in.
You guys do realize that one of the main reasons for recert is so the manufacturer can check to see if the product has been modified, don't you? Does the name Dale Earnhart ring any bells?
Does the IHRA have the same belt and helmet rules? They usually follow most everything the NHRA does anyway.
The belt rule came after Lee Shepards accident. [Edited by Moparts - Family Friendly Site - Keep it clean] all you want, I'm not complaining.
And we were using 2 inch belts in our cars back then.
The recert date had nothing to do with it. That was a way for the foundation put together by SEMI to fund inself. SEMI spun SFI out on it's own so it woundn't end up in court getting sued. It is nothing but a racing tax.
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Re: Screw NHRA ! Rant----
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11/10/11 10:56 PM
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I've got a $400 Shoei hanging out in the garage that is 10 years old. It's never been impacted, but I don't wear it anymore because it's 10 years old.
My new Icon listed for $160, and the only thing that's bigger is the box it came in.
You guys do realize that one of the main reasons for recert is so the manufacturer can check to see if the product has been modified, don't you? Does the name Dale Earnhart ring any bells?
Does the IHRA have the same belt and helmet rules? They usually follow most everything the NHRA does anyway.
The belt rule came after Lee Shepards accident. [Edited by Moparts - Family Friendly Site - Keep it clean] all you want, I'm not complaining.
And we were using 2 inch belts in our cars back then.
The recert date had nothing to do with it. That was a way for the foundation put together by SEMI to fund inself. SEMI spun SFI out on it's own so it woundn't end up in court getting sued. It is nothing but a racing tax.
Oh I know that the date thing had nothing to do with it, it just came about after that incedent. Tragic as it was, there is always going to be an update after a tragic incedent. Scott Kallita's death started the 1000 foot race. It's just the way it is...
"Follow me the wise man said, but he walked behind"
'92 D250 Club Cab CTD, 47RH conversion, pump tweaks, injectors, rear disc and hydroboost conversion.
'74 W200 Crew Cab 360, NV4500, D44, D60 and NP205 divorced transfer case. Rear disc and hydroboost conversion.
2019 1500 Long Horn Crew Cab 4WD, 5.7 Hemi.
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Re: Screw NHRA ! Rant----
[Re: Guitar Jones]
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11/10/11 11:48 PM
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I've got a $400 Shoei hanging out in the garage that is 10 years old. It's never been impacted, but I don't wear it anymore because it's 10 years old.
My new Icon listed for $160, and the only thing that's bigger is the box it came in.
You guys do realize that one of the main reasons for recert is so the manufacturer can check to see if the product has been modified, don't you? Does the name Dale Earnhart ring any bells?
Does the IHRA have the same belt and helmet rules? They usually follow most everything the NHRA does anyway.
The belt rule came after Lee Shepards accident. [Edited by Moparts - Family Friendly Site - Keep it clean] all you want, I'm not complaining.
And we were using 2 inch belts in our cars back then.
The recert date had nothing to do with it. That was a way for the foundation put together by SEMI to fund inself. SEMI spun SFI out on it's own so it woundn't end up in court getting sued. It is nothing but a racing tax.
Oh I know that the date thing had nothing to do with it, it just came about after that incedent. Tragic as it was, there is always going to be an update after a tragic incedent. Scott Kallita's death started the 1000 foot race. It's just the way it is...
UPDATE: Move heavy equipment off the end of the track. Do other things to hide the real reason.
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Re: Screw NHRA ! Rant----
[Re: slantzilla]
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11/11/11 01:27 AM
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The belt rule came after Lee Shepards accident. [Edited by Moparts - Family Friendly Site - Keep it clean] all you want, I'm not complaining.
I thought Shepard's belts were unhooked when he crashed?
x2 ... I heard he was doing 60' shots and then tried an all-out pass ....then "that" happened.
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Re: Screw NHRA ! Rant----
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The belt rule came after Lee Shepards accident. [Edited by Moparts - Family Friendly Site - Keep it clean] all you want, I'm not complaining.
I thought Shepard's belts were unhooked when he crashed?
x2 ... I heard he was doing 60' shots and then tried an all-out pass ....then "that" happened.
That is what I heard also.
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Re: Screw NHRA ! Rant----
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11/11/11 06:04 AM
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LOCKING TRANS DIPSTICK....... YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING. $$$$$$$ = SPLIT BETWEEN SFI , NHRA , AND TRANS MANUFACTURERS. WHAT A RACKET  NEXT IN 2013 = TITANIUM VALVE COVER BOLTS AND VALVE COVER DIAPERS REQUIRED ON ALL CARS 11.50 AND QUICKER Thinking about starting an online petition regarding all this BS
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Re: Screw NHRA ! Rant----
[Re: maximum entropy]
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11/11/11 09:21 PM
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I agree that the experation dates are absurd. I have a new/unused set of Ultra Shield cam locs, that will expire in May. HOWEVER. Have a track owner explain to his insurance carrier his safety equipment inspection methodology. If all he has to do, is justify dates, he's in a defined area. If he says he has his EMPLOYEE'S make judgement calls on the integrity of safety gear, in a fatality, he's screwed. Even a poorly trained chowderhead can read a date. Sad, but true.
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Re: Screw NHRA ! Rant----
[Re: dOoC]
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11/11/11 10:31 PM
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Twostick
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...and when this topic has come up before .... someone mentioned that the belts on FIGHTER JETS have a "life" of ... IIRC ... THREE TIMES of the mandate of the SEMA(NHRA).
And it was mentioned that these jets subject the belts to at least TWICE the G-forces that of a TF or FC.
It is just a big money-grab... 
The reason the airforce can do that is because the pilot can't sue the airforce if the belts fail. The NHRA does it for 1 reason; due diligence. The $$$ part is just a collateral bonus.
Kevin
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