VIR w/PCA 11/30-12/1-12/2 roll call....
11-21-2007, 02:08 PM
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VIR w/PCA 11/30-12/1-12/2 roll call....
Who's going?
I'm there for all 3 days. (If nothing breaks
)
I'm there for all 3 days. (If nothing breaks
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11-21-2007, 03:21 PM
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11-21-2007, 04:28 PM
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Yea, that's James Stanislaw. That thing is faster than a teenager on his first intimate date.
11-21-2007, 04:49 PM
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I'll be there for Sat. and Sun......Green group
Look forward to seeing you in person, finally. All the "troops" talk about your escapades at the meetings. WNDOPDLR was my instructor at CMP in October. He's coming, Phil Smith, John Liebe, and E.O.
Look forward to seeing you in person, finally. All the "troops" talk about your escapades at the meetings. WNDOPDLR was my instructor at CMP in October. He's coming, Phil Smith, John Liebe, and E.O.
11-21-2007, 07:26 PM
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The Vette guys used to really turn out for the PCA events at CMP. One time some of the PCA guys asked if it was a Corvette event since we had so many cars there.
11-21-2007, 08:11 PM
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11-21-2007, 08:33 PM
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I do really enjoy running with the Carolina PCA guys - great bunch - my schedule and theirs has not meshed well this year. Looks like I won't hit VIR again until Feb/Mar next year
- ya'll have fun there. I will be at CMP on 1-2 Dec....
11-21-2007, 08:37 PM
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11-22-2007, 07:54 AM
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It is with sad regret that I must bow out. I have set up a corporate "team" meeting with my business area managers and our staff for that Saturday. This is the "kick-off" meeting and I can't miss it, since I instigated the whole thing...
Ugh...
Mike
Ugh...
Mike
11-22-2007, 11:24 AM
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11-27-2007, 04:31 PM
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I'll be representing in the white group.... #154
Should be fun. Hopefully my fuel pump won't take a crap in the first friday session this year... followed up w/ a $200 tow to a $400 fix.
Last years school was brutal.
C U there.
Should be fun. Hopefully my fuel pump won't take a crap in the first friday session this year... followed up w/ a $200 tow to a $400 fix.
Last years school was brutal.
C U there.
11-27-2007, 08:24 PM
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Anyone hear anything on new PCA rules governing harnesses? Heard they just updated rules but haven't heard what changes are.
This is latest I saw on the pca.org website:
Harness Systems: If the participant chooses to install a 5 or 6 point driving harness ( four point systems are not safe and therefore not allowed) several changes to the automobile must be made to create a safe occupant restraint system. Harnesses must include a antisubmarine strap and be mounted in an approved manner consistent the manufacturer’s instructions. The Harness system must be used in conjunction with a seat which has the supplied routing holes for the shoulder and anti-submarine belts. All pieces of the restraint system must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
This means that a seat is required to have the proper routing holes for the harness as supplied by the seat manufacturer for the shoulder and anti-submarine straps. The shoulder straps should be mounted at 90 degrees to the axis of your spine or at most 40 degrees down from horizontal. Because the addition of the harness system means that the occupants are fastened upright in the vehicle, a properly padded roll bar or roll cage is strongly encouraged to complete the SYSTEM. The use of one without the other may result in an unsafe environment and is not a COMPLETE SYSTEM. Due to UV degradation and wear the harness webbing must be replaced every five years.
Is this the latest?
UPDATE: This is not reflective of new rules coming 1/08. Just heard from PCA representative. Don't have new rules but when they tech cars at VIR they will point out things that won't comply going forward.
This is latest I saw on the pca.org website:
Harness Systems: If the participant chooses to install a 5 or 6 point driving harness ( four point systems are not safe and therefore not allowed) several changes to the automobile must be made to create a safe occupant restraint system. Harnesses must include a antisubmarine strap and be mounted in an approved manner consistent the manufacturer’s instructions. The Harness system must be used in conjunction with a seat which has the supplied routing holes for the shoulder and anti-submarine belts. All pieces of the restraint system must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
This means that a seat is required to have the proper routing holes for the harness as supplied by the seat manufacturer for the shoulder and anti-submarine straps. The shoulder straps should be mounted at 90 degrees to the axis of your spine or at most 40 degrees down from horizontal. Because the addition of the harness system means that the occupants are fastened upright in the vehicle, a properly padded roll bar or roll cage is strongly encouraged to complete the SYSTEM. The use of one without the other may result in an unsafe environment and is not a COMPLETE SYSTEM. Due to UV degradation and wear the harness webbing must be replaced every five years.
Is this the latest?
UPDATE: This is not reflective of new rules coming 1/08. Just heard from PCA representative. Don't have new rules but when they tech cars at VIR they will point out things that won't comply going forward.
Last edited by jrz1; 11-27-2007 at 10:27 PM.