Re: Window net rule update!
[Re: Thumperdart]
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12/19/11 02:53 AM
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lol sory about the wrong choice of words moparts. Yes very funny thumper as the next question to techy was...if that,s the case then how come 30 year old cars are allowed to be on the roads with original belts? and he just shrugged his shoulders lol
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Re: Window net rule update!
[Re: dusturbd340W5]
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02/08/12 11:45 PM
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just another dumb azz NHRA rule like so many others
I just got my 2012 IHRA rule book in the mail today. They still only have the 2 year replacement for mesh nets, ribbon nets N/A.
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Re: Window net rule update!
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02/09/12 10:30 AM
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new england dragway (IHRA) would not let me pass tech, net was 4 years old. that was 4 years ago super/pro-top 9.80
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Re: Window net rule update!
[Re: 440Jim]
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02/09/12 12:28 PM
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As an NHRA tech for Division 3, I can confirm, there has been a rule change for 2012, and the ribbon style nets ARE required to have SFI date tags and and are good for 2-years just like the seat belts. I don't fully agree with it, but that is now the rule. I personalty talked with one of the head guys for SFI and he indicated they have found when testing belts and window nets that even if kept out of the sun and in good condition, they lose some of their strength just from aging.
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Re: Window net rule update!
[Re: ProStDodge]
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02/09/12 01:31 PM
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As an NHRA tech for Division 3, I can confirm, there has been a rule change for 2012, and the ribbon style nets ARE required to have SFI date tags and and are good for 2-years just like the seat belts. I don't fully agree with it, but that is now the rule.
I personalty talked with one of the head guys for SFI and he indicated they have found when testing belts and window nets that even if kept out of the sun and in good condition, they lose some of their strength just from aging.
We had a guy on here a few years back that tested belts.... some nasty lookin ones... in each case that he tested... the latch gave way first.... he never once had the webbing give out.... and in the testing I watched at work it was the same way... that webbing or seat belt material is STRONG stuff(and that was 2" webbing)and we are required 3" except for the crotch belt which can be 2"..... I dont see the need to change out a web style window net every 2 years... the purpose is to keep your arms inside the car(and the net is suppose to be mounted in board so it cant be ground away if the car is on its side... its not a strength issue........JMO
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Re: Window net rule update!
[Re: MR_P_BODY]
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02/09/12 06:09 PM
02/09/12 06:09 PM
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As an NHRA tech for Division 3, I can confirm, there has been a rule change for 2012, and the ribbon style nets ARE required to have SFI date tags and and are good for 2-years just like the seat belts. I don't fully agree with it, but that is now the rule.
I personalty talked with one of the head guys for SFI and he indicated they have found when testing belts and window nets that even if kept out of the sun and in good condition, they lose some of their strength just from aging.
We had a guy on here a few years back that tested belts.... some nasty lookin ones... in each case that he tested... the latch gave way first.... he never once had the webbing give out.... and in the testing I watched at work it was the same way... that webbing or seat belt material is STRONG stuff(and that was 2" webbing)and we are required 3" except for the crotch belt which can be 2"..... I dont see the need to change out a web style window net every 2 years... the purpose is to keep your arms inside the car(and the net is suppose to be mounted in board so it cant be ground away if the car is on its side... its not a strength issue........JMO
You so called tech guys, all you have to do is show us the results of the tests showing us that belts fail. Just show us the tests and we will shut up.
That is all I'm asking for before I throw another $100 in the trash or just quit.
If the belts and nets really do fail after two years, how come the HANS device straps are good for five years
$$$$$$$$$$$$..........SFI TESTING METHODS FOR TWO YEAR OLD BELTS...........$$$$$$$$$$$$
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