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xnissan240sx
11-12-2012, 10:21 PM
I have searched around and have only been able to find information about seat belts however when it comes to the seats I find nothing. Just wanted to know if anyone has herd of or knows where to get a seat re certified for track use again if at all possible. Thanks.
xnissan240sx
11-13-2012, 05:37 AM
bump it up!
koukistylejdm
11-13-2012, 06:38 AM
i think you have to ship them back to (for example sparco) for an inspection . thats how it is for seatbelts not sure with seats
oni jake
11-13-2012, 07:47 AM
I checked over the FIA site to try to find the source of information your looking for, but to no avail. I didn't put much time into it because the website is actually a pain to surf through. Look for yourself if you want: Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (http://www.fia.com)

I'm pretty sure the answer is no. Seats degrade strength over time.
racepar1
11-13-2012, 12:32 PM
I concur, as far as I know seats cannot be re-certified. When the seatbelts are re-certed they re-stitch the belts and inspect the straps themselves.
xnissan240sx
11-13-2012, 01:16 PM
That sucks looks like im going to have to get some new ones.
e1_griego
11-13-2012, 01:21 PM
If you have an expired or non-certified seat, most sanctioning bodies require you run a back brace.
racepar1
11-13-2012, 01:44 PM
If you have an expired or non-certified seat, most sanctioning bodies require you run a back brace.


:werd:

If you install some seat back braces you should be able to continue to run the seats.
xnissan240sx
11-13-2012, 06:02 PM
how long does that back brace extend the FIA approval for?
racepar1
11-13-2012, 06:26 PM
how long does that back brace extend the FIA approval for?


Infinitely, as far as I know. ALL non-FIA seats are required to run back braces by most sanctioning bodies. At this point your seat is simply no longer FIA certified.
xnissan240sx
11-13-2012, 06:29 PM
Infinitely, as far as I know. ALL non-FIA seats are required to run back braces by most sanctioning bodies. At this point your seat is simply no longer FIA certified.

And thats the answer I was searching for. Thank you!
nieko
11-14-2012, 05:42 PM
I am trying to look where I saw this before but I believe Bride offers a re-certifcation program for their seats. It can extend the FIA for 2 more years as long as it passes.

Not sure what kind of seat you have, but I would contact the MFR.
xnissan240sx
11-14-2012, 07:43 PM
OMP bucket seats, if it makes any difference.