Seat Back Brace

#1

I’ve already got a new Sparco Pro 2000 for my car. Am I going to be required
to have a seat back brace to get a log book? More importantly, do I need a
seat back brace to be safe even it it’s not required for a log book? I’ve read
the CCR’s on this and I’m a little unclear…

If I need a seat back brace, is the Brey Krause my best option? Other options?

thanks,
Steven

#2

It is my understanding that if the seat is homologated, is mounted properly, and is less than 5 years old that you are not required to have a seat back support.

I would like to know if a seat that is homologated and is more than 5 years old if you are required to replace it or can you have a seat back support installed to be in compliance with the CCR?

#3

More importantly for me is knowing whether or not this is a vital piece
of safety equipment.

At this point I’m leaning toward buying Brey Krause brace and welding it
in before I paint my cage.

I found this info on seat back braces:

Stevenhttp://www.ioportracing.com/faq/seatbackbraces.htm

Post edited by: Steven540i, at: 2006/07/13 09:48

#4

Steven,

Some seats have FIA certification that make the backbrace not required…See the NASA CCR’s.

With that said, I have one of those ‘approved’ seats, but still run a Brey Krause seat back brace. It’s a good idea have one.

here’s a link and a pic of the version I bought…you can get a less expensive one that meets all the requirements.

http://www.hmsmotorsport.com/store/seats/seat-acc/seat-back-brace

#5

yes, you can add a seat brace at any time to lengthen the allowable lifetime of the seat
bruce

screwynewy wrote:

[quote]It is my understanding that if the seat is homologated, is mounted properly, and is less than 5 years old that you are not required to have a seat back support.

I would like to know if a seat that is homologated and is more than 5 years old if you are required to replace it or can you have a seat back support installed to be in compliance with the CCR?[/quote]