Seats - FIA approval - What exactly does it mean?

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10-30-2006, 09:32 PM

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FWIW - The Recaro Pole Positions (fixed back) I have in my track car are very comfortable. Even with the butt pad removed for a bit more head room.

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10-30-2006, 10:25 PM

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You can use a 6 point harness instead of a 5 point harness. The difference is that you don't run the two sub straps of a 6 point thru the seat, you mount them at the side and sit on them.

was there talk that wouldnt be legal next season for DE? I may just do that and see what happens. if it doesnt work, then i can cut the sub hole.

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10-30-2006, 11:01 PM

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So would my car pass state inspection with a fixed back(Cobra Suzuka GT) seat?

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10-31-2006, 02:59 AM

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FWIW - The Recaro Pole Positions (fixed back) I have in my track car are very comfortable. Even with the butt pad removed for a bit more head room.

http://www.fiainstitute.com/

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10-31-2006, 08:33 AM

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So would my car pass state inspection with a fixed back(Cobra Suzuka GT) seat?

Mine passes in my State with a fixed back seat.

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