Important Note For 2006 Track Competitors

[Snowman]

Hey all,

Just a quick note to everyone competiting in 2006 in track days that there is a new requirement for Modified Skylines to be equipped with a harness when competiting in the WRX Club events. i.e. cars that fall into either our Modified RWD or Modified AWD classes. But all cars should consider one anyways. They make driving around a track so much easier as you dont have to try and hold yourself in place whilst driving.

I can recommend Meridian Motorsport as a good source for these.

Cheers

Snowy.

[blind_elk]

Had a qick look, doesn't seem to be a set of rules re: modifications anywhere. Or am I just a useless searcher?

I'm guessing mine, now that it has the RB25DET, would be classed as "modified".

[SS8_Gohan]

yeah, what exactly is classified as 'modified'? And how much would a good harness cost?

[Snowman]

Last year in our classes we set the rules for modified as:

changes to 2 or more of - turbo, fuel pump and injectors

or

semi-comp tyres

or

complete engine upgrade.

all other mods were free in "standard" class.

The 4 point harness from Meridian was around $400 from memory.

[Roy]

Just to clarify, this seems to be a Supp Regs thing, so whilst CAMS allow you to enter a Club Sprint with a non - FIA approved harness, or an expired harness provided it is installed correctly and in good condition...am i right in saying that we need as a min FIA approved 3" 4 point harnesses...and fastened in the correct manner?

Also, check that your build doesnt dictate that you need a 5 point harness. Read your manuals to see how the buckles should sit when you are strapped in, asincorrectly adjusted harnesses can be veruy dangerous in an accident.

Not hard to get right, but easy to get wrong

[West]

Jeff once told me he has his harness 2' X 4points from Evolution racing gear for only $200.

[Rowdyr32]

Is it worth trying to organize a group buy or a discount through a supplier since there will be so many members that will require harnesses before the first wrx day? Do the wrx club have anything organized? Just thought I might ask so it may save some of us a little money. It is a reasonable ask, just look at the times some of the cars are doing now and roll cages aren't required. One day a car will have a massive crash and if somebody gets really hurt it may put club racing out of many peoples reach due to insurance or over regulation. Just my thoughs. Worth the money! Can't put a price on your life.

[Mavric]

This may be a stupid question, in relation to the harnesses, for new drivers if they are considering entering into a "Driver Training" section is the car required to have 2 harnesses fitter for driver and passenger? Or is Driver Training different and doesn’t require any harnesses??

[ferni]

You shouldn't need one for your passenger, I've never seen a club car with 2 harnesses. Driver trianing/passenger laps are only at 80% anyway... right snowy?

[KamikazeR33]

also snowy just on regs. wat tyres are allowed for the track days... am i allowed to use my cheater tyres or do i have 2 use semi's instead?

[Downforce]

I have a pair of Willians LD6 4/6-point harnesses fitted in the R34... FIA approved and expire in 2009 or something. they really keep you in your seat! But I'd also highly recommend a full bucket seat, soo much easier to concentrate on cornering when you dont have to hold on to the transmission tunnel with one hand to stop yourself from sliding around :lol: The only downside is they are a prick to get in and out of....

[R31Nismoid]

gareth - i think meridan give a pretty decent price to us as its stands anyhow.

but im sure if a few of you get your a$$es into gear and walk in there asking for 5 or more sets you mighty be able to come to some agreement

[provo]

IMHO unless you have a roll cage fitted, it is risky/unsafe to strap your self upright in a seat with a harness.

[R31Nismoid]

Why?

you have a quick release, its no different to a seatbelt in terms of getting "out" of a car incase of an accident

Probablt easier to find IMO as if your upside down, the seatbelt buckle isnt that hard to find... and i speak from expirience

[provo]

Because, when you are firmly secured in your harness, your shoulders are fixed and your head, pivoting on your neck becomes the highest part of the interior of the car unless there is a roll-cage installed.

[R31Nismoid]

and how is that any different to a seat belt thats locked up (as they do)?

[KamikazeR33]

also snowy just on regs. wat tyres are allowed for the track days... am i allowed to use my cheater tyres or do i have 2 use semi's instead?

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[Downforce]

^^ if you're referring to full slicks I think they have allowed them in the past.

by the way, semi slicks are cheater tyres... full slicks are Super cheaters

[NateR31]

well this punches me in the face, i dont think i can fork out $400

[KamikazeR33]

yes well Super Cheaters then