1 Topic by TrenchFoot (edited by TrenchFoot 2020-06-22 10:05 PM)

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Topic: Seat belt recertification on the cheap

Replacing belts every 2 years sucks. This time I bought a couple sets of RCI belts from Summit and was stoked to see they include a coupon for 1st time recert for only $20, every one after that is $60. Even crazier, they'll swap another manufacturer's expired belts for a new set for $60/$100 (latch/cam-lock).

https://www.rciracing.com/5pt.html
https://www.rciracing.com/reweb.html
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/RCI-9510CPL

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Re: Seat belt recertification on the cheap

TrenchFoot wrote:

Replacing belts every 2 years sucks. This time I bought a couple sets of RCI belts from Summit and was stoked to see they include a coupon for 1st time recert for only $20, every one after that is $60. Even crazier, they'll swap another manufacturer's expired belts for a new set for $60/$100 (latch/cam-lock).

https://www.rciracing.com/5pt.html
https://www.rciracing.com/reweb.html
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/RCI-9510CPL

I think that is only a problem in New Jersey. But good to know.

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  • From: Seattle-ish
  • Registered: 2014-03-17
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Re: Seat belt recertification on the cheap

Mr.Yuck wrote:

I think that is only a problem in New Jersey. But good to know.

This is an everyone problem:

3.F.2.a Five- or Six-Point Harnesses Mandatory.  Five- or six-point harnesses are mandatory, including fifth or fifth/sixth “anti-submarine” belt. All harnesses must be in excellent, near-new condition, properly mounted, and carry SFI or FIA approval tags. Harnesses with expiration dates are not valid after the expiration date. Harnesses with a manufacture date but no expiration date are acceptable for two years after manufacture.

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  • From: Orion Twp, MI
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Re: Seat belt recertification on the cheap

For reference, FIA belts are good for 5 years but can't be re-certified. PoTAYto, poTAHto.

Also, Demon Tweeks out of the UK has some excellent deals on FIA belts and while the international shipping will take ~6 weeks, it's still quite affordable.

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