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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

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

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Originally Posted by e1_griego

If you have an expired or non-certified seat, most sanctioning bodies require you run a back brace.

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

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Originally Posted by xnissan240sx

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

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Originally Posted by racepar1

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.

11-12-2012, 10:21 PM	#1
xnissan240sx Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Canada, Ontario Age: 32 Posts: 528 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Re-certifying racing seats? 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. __________________

11-13-2012, 05:37 AM	#2
xnissan240sx Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Canada, Ontario Age: 32 Posts: 528 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	bump it up! __________________

11-13-2012, 01:16 PM	#6
xnissan240sx Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Canada, Ontario Age: 32 Posts: 528 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	That sucks looks like im going to have to get some new ones. __________________

11-13-2012, 06:02 PM	#9
xnissan240sx Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Canada, Ontario Age: 32 Posts: 528 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	how long does that back brace extend the FIA approval for? __________________

11-14-2012, 07:43 PM	#13
xnissan240sx Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Canada, Ontario Age: 32 Posts: 528 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	OMP bucket seats, if it makes any difference. __________________

11-13-2012, 06:38 AM	#3
koukistylejdm Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baie-comeau Qc Age: 38 Posts: 256 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	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

11-13-2012, 07:47 AM	#4
oni jake Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ---------- Posts: 416 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	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 I'm pretty sure the answer is no. Seats degrade strength over time.

11-13-2012, 12:32 PM	#5
racepar1 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Simi Valley, CA Age: 42 Posts: 9,006 Trader Rating: (106) Rides Gallery: racepar1 Feedback Score: 106 reviews	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.

11-13-2012, 01:21 PM	#7
e1_griego Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Independence, Ore. Age: 40 Posts: 2,722 Trader Rating: (24) Feedback Score: 24 reviews	If you have an expired or non-certified seat, most sanctioning bodies require you run a back brace.

11-14-2012, 05:42 PM	#12
nieko Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Westminster Age: 34 Posts: 2,695 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	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.