Got my HANS recertified

[924Guy]

Just an FYI to let you all know my experiences with it, since there's been so much concern.

I bought an old used HANS, '03 vintage (so carbon fiber), in good shape. Upgraded it with new sliding tethers when I bought it. Since it's so old, no FIA or SFI sticker - predates the specs.

Because it was so old and third-hand, I was a bit nervous sending it in - but of course had no real choice in the matter. So I just filled out the form and sent it in.

$15 plus return shipping, I have the shiny foil sticker. Still no FIA sticker, but there ya have it. It'll be a long time before that $50 or so (with shipping) equals the cost to get a new FIA model... LOL Who knows, I might need a new one by then.

On the plus side, despite threats to the contrary, they didn't replace either the padding or no-slip yoke material (which would've been added cost).

[Knestis]

...I bought an old used HANS, '03 vintage

Trivia question: What year did SFI 38.1 go into effect...?

K

[tom91ita]

Trivia question: What year did SFI 38.1 go into effect...?

K

so built before the specs and they are saying it was built to the specs?

[lateapex911]

so built before the specs and they are saying it was built to the specs?

Well, of course, LOL. It IS the spec!

[joeg]

I had the same experience; very efficient (my hans was even older and a bit beat but had newer tethers).

[JS154]

trivia question: What year did sfi 38.1 go into effect...?

K

7/19/2007

[Knestis]

7/19/2007

K

[dave parker]

It was updated/backdated with all the others listed on the spec line.


cheers
dave parker

[forestdweller37]

Does SCCA actually require H&N devices to be re-certified? The "clarification" that came out right after SFI dropped the re-certification bomb kinda made it sound like they might not.

Just trying to understand...

[Greg Amy]

He actually got his HANS certified, not 'recertified': "Since it's so old, no FIA or SFI sticker - predates the specs."

Kirk is simply pointing out that it's mighty interesting to "certify" production and safety of something to a spec that didn't exist when the device was manufactured.

Interesting times...

[forestdweller37]

Ok. I'm just trying to determine if my 2 year old Defnder has 3 years of eligibility left or is good indefinitely.

[Matt Rowe]

Kirk is simply pointing out that it's mighty interesting to "certify" production and safety of something to a spec that didn't exist when the device was manufactured.

Fortunately agencies focused on legitimately protecting the public safety like the FAA don't let that happen. You would never catch me on a commercial aircraft if they employed the same level of standards as SFI.

[Chip42]

Ok. I'm just trying to determine if my 2 year old Defnder has 3 years of eligibility left or is good indefinitely.

right now the answer is indefinitely. if/when SCCA decides to enforce the expiration, then the Defnders will all need to be recertified or shelved.

[924Guy]

Yeah, good point - I sent it in to get stickers, not have old ones replaced.

[Z3_GoCar]

Just to stoke the fire a little...

I understand that there are multiple places to send your HANS in to get it "re-certified" with most shops not being "manufactuers."

[Knestis]

[tom91ita]

it was updated/backdated with all the others listed on the spec line.
:d

cheers
dave parker

rofl!

[dave parker]

Just to stoke the fire a little...

I understand that there are multiple places to send your HANS in to get it "re-certified" with most shops not being "manufactuers."

Really? Can you provide the contact of someone other than Hubbard/Downing that can do the re-certification?

cheers
dave parker

[Z3_GoCar]

Really? Can you provide the contact of someone other than Hubbard/Downing that can do the re-certification?

cheers
dave parker

Here's one outside of Indy, will do it while you wait too:

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...&postcount=283

then a couple posts later:

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...&postcount=285

[Knestis]

Here's one outside of Indy, will do it while you wait too:

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...&postcount=283

then a couple posts later:

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...&postcount=285

<certificationprocess>

Yup. It looks like a HANS. Will that be cash, check, or credit card...?

</certificationprocess>

:026:

K

EDIT - I TRULY hope that nobody finds any of this even remotely surprising...