Harness expirey dates extended 5 years!
Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 10:44 am
Finally something that will make motorsport a little cheaper, that's good news.
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Harness expirey dates extended 5 years!
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Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 10:44 amPosted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 9:13 pmWoohoo
Finally something that will make motorsport a little cheaper, that's good news.
Finally something that will make motorsport a little cheaper, that's good news.
Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2008 9:30 amThe Bulletin refers to 5 & 6 point belts approved under the following codes FIA 8853/98 & FIA 8853 - 1985. My previous belts (expired 2005) and my current Sparco belts have neither of these codes on them. So how many people are actually going to benefit? Check your belts and tell us.
Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2008 12:03 pmPosted: Thu Sep 25, 2008 1:19 pmPosted: Thu Sep 25, 2008 1:47 pmPosted: Thu Sep 25, 2008 5:28 pmPosted: Thu Sep 25, 2008 9:45 pmPosted: Fri Sep 26, 2008 7:46 amGot this from Willans,
They seem worried about the loss of revenue
but my harness has got years to go 
Dear Mark,
We have just heard about this ruling and are somewhat nervous about it
as 10 years is a long time and some of the harnesses we get back after 5
years are in poor condition due to wear and abuse. It is essential to
check the webbing on a regular basis for wear or rubbing, especially on
the areas which are stitched.
Your harness is approved under FIA 8854/98 which is the standard for 4
point harnesses issued by the FIA in 1998. 8853/98 is the standard for 6
point harnesses issued at the same time. It appears from the document
that you sent me that your harness is covered by the extension.
Best regards,
Simon Perkins
Managing Director
Manufacturers of the world famous Willans(r) motorsport harness.
Stockbridge Racing Ltd.
Grosvenor Garage
Stockbridge
Hampshire
SO20 6HE
They seem worried about the loss of revenue
but my harness has got years to go
Dear Mark,
We have just heard about this ruling and are somewhat nervous about it
as 10 years is a long time and some of the harnesses we get back after 5
years are in poor condition due to wear and abuse. It is essential to
check the webbing on a regular basis for wear or rubbing, especially on
the areas which are stitched.
Your harness is approved under FIA 8854/98 which is the standard for 4
point harnesses issued by the FIA in 1998. 8853/98 is the standard for 6
point harnesses issued at the same time. It appears from the document
that you sent me that your harness is covered by the extension.
Best regards,
Simon Perkins
Managing Director
Manufacturers of the world famous Willans(r) motorsport harness.
Stockbridge Racing Ltd.
Grosvenor Garage
Stockbridge
Hampshire
SO20 6HE