ffspecracer Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 I was just looking at the latest edition of the CCR and noticed that in rule 15.17.9 regarding right side nets, that the simpson product had been removed and the Racetech RTViperRT was in serted in its place. Does anyone know the reason for this? Is the Simpson still acceptable? Any thoughts are appreciated. TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidfarmer Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 both should still be legal, as bolt-on side restraints (for aluminum seats). I've installed both, and like the Racetech net much better, but it is such a new thing, I'm sure both will remain legal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rook Posted March 11, 2007 Share Posted March 11, 2007 Dude, Creedence Clearwater Revival's last album had nothing at all to do with side nets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renntag Posted March 11, 2007 Share Posted March 11, 2007 This should be interesting as I have minor head bolsters on my Sparco seat. I wonder if this will be enforced at Nationals this year? IMPORTANT NOTICE: Use of a head and neck restraint system or device, meeting SFI specifications, may become mandatory for all road race series as of July 1, 2007. 15.17.9 Head Restraint – Side Impact As of July 1st, 2007 it is required that all drivers employ a right-side impact head restraint system. A seat with a “bolster†Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrrracer Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 David, could you clarify your statement "for aluminum seats"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce L. Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 if it isn't enforced, it would make good protest fodder. "minor head bolsters" sounds like the adequacy might be interpreted differently by various tech inspectors, so I'd be having the right side net ready. cheers, bruce This should be interesting as I have minor head bolsters on my Sparco seat.I wonder if this will be enforced at Nationals this year? IMPORTANT NOTICE: Use of a head and neck restraint system or device, meeting SFI specifications, may become mandatory for all road race series as of July 1, 2007. 15.17.9 Head Restraint – Side Impact As of July 1st, 2007 it is required that all drivers employ a right-side impact head restraint system. A seat with a “bolster†Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renntag Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 ... I'd be having the right side net ready. Will do. That is the plan indeed. I dont ever want to make a tow to the track and be failed at tech. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrrracer Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 Renntag, can you post a pic of your "minor" head bolsters? I would like to see... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renntag Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Sorry I havnt followed up with pics. I thought incorrectly and my seat has zero lateral head restraint. I have purchased a right side net and we are installing it this weekend. I will get pics of this install and share with everyone. I have a feeling that I will be installing several of these over the next few weeks. Anyone else who has completed their install, please share with everyone and post pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPetrosky Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 (edited) I installed mine yesterday. A Safer Solutions net with rachet. I tried to post pics but it didn't work. Edited July 5, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Corkran Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 The pic links above seem to be dead (website not found). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renntag Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 The pic links above seem to be dead (website not found). fix'd I installed mine yesterday. A Safer Solutions net with rachet. I tried to post pics but it didn't work. I hope this helps. Photo Credit to TPetrosky. Thanks Tom. Mine will be up next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Corkran Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 That seems a bit high from the pics. From what I've read, the top strap should be just below the driver's sightline and the lower strap should be below the shoulder. It looks like that net is installed "all helmet". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpanther Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 That seems a bit high from the pics. From what I've read, the top strap should be just below the driver's sightline and the lower strap should be below the shoulder. It looks like that net is installed "all helmet". Yep, this might be worse than no net at all. If you go sideways (not enough side bolster on that seat) and your head stays behind the net, what do you get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPetrosky Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 You guys bring up a good point. What's nice about the nets is that you can adjust them up/down and fore/aft. Since the regulation also states that a headrest mounted device could be used instead of a net, I think I was trying to keep the head restrained while the harness belts keep the shoulders and torso in place. I originally had the side net positioned lower but felt it didn't offer enough protection of my neck and head so I raised it to where it is now. As it currently stands, it is about 2 inches below my shoulder. My line of sight is just barely over the top belt but my view to the right side mirror is slightly blocked which doesn't make me feel real comfortable. I'll try a few other mounting positions, trying to lower it while still supporting the head. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renntag Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 this is the diagram from the CCR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackboss Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 those straps in the photo above are not completely laced. They must be laced throught three times to be effectiveat thier best. It is a big pain, especially with the saftey solutions one because there are three straps in the rear and getting them all snug while also lacing three times is damn near impossible. When I say laced three times I mean just like seat belt harnesses are supposed to be laced. Teamtech has a diagram in their catalog and I believe there is one in the CCR as well. -V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renntag Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 ... When I say laced three times I mean just like seat belt harnesses are supposed to be laced. ... I believe there is one in the CCR as well. From the CCR gents. and fwiw, this is the first I have heard anything about lacing the straps for the right side restraint. thanks V. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrrracer Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 Yes, they should be tripled over just like a harness. Adjusting the tension on the net is a bit time consuming, but you want to get it right. On the Safety Solutions setup, it's not that hard to do... the way I do it is I keep playing with them until I get even tension across the net when using the ratchet mechanism at the front, and two passes on the rear straps. According to their instructions, this is tight enough to have tension across the net but just loose enough to where the quick release mechanism still works. Once you get the straps evenly tensioned, release the ratchet mechanism, adjust them just a little bit tighter at the rear and triple the belts over. Done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renntag Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Here is a pic of what we mocked up for the #81 CMC car. Thanks to Anders for taking pics. Note: the straps arent all triple laced yet just to hold off the flaming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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