Originally Posted by
StephenB
If your interested in the FIA process. I am actually going to make sure my belts are mounted per their testing standards as well.
don't forget to tape your feet to the footrest and to have your arms crossed and the forearms taped together as well so the seat can perform as tested.
was i serious about submitting a statement that was sarcastic, riduculous and possibly insulting? yes.
was it my intent you need back braces? no.
i was trying to point out how absurd this is and not how much it is needed.
but one thing i have just realized is that my seat back is ~ 36" long and that one inch off the bottom is on the "back" just as much as 1" off the top.
there is no dimensional aspect to this requirement that it be X" from the top or that it be perpendicular to the seat, etc.
and for those with FIA seats mounted within an inch or so of the main hoop and bracing, in an rear impact, you in effect have a back brace. the seat will deflect and then hit the cage anyways.
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