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    WRC - Safety Upgrades

    MJW pointed out these pictures, from the 1000 Lakes Shakedown:
    http://www.rally-live.com/wrc/en/pho..._shak_03.shtml

    http://www.rally-live.com/wrc/en/pho...iapo_056.shtml

    http://www.rally-live.com/wrc/en/pho...iapo_057.shtml

    http://www.rally-live.com/wrc/en/pho...iapo_058.shtml

    Anyone seen anything more on this.

    It looks like improved cockpit protection, but it looks like half measures. I could be wrong, but there doesn't appear to be any crash aborbing structures.

    The FIA have been asleep at the wheel for along time, as far as WRC safety is concerned, I hope they wake up soon.

    The FIA Institute CLOSED CAR RESEARCH GROUP is supposed to be working improving WRC safety, but are wheels turning at all?
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    FIA has added HANS, winged seats (required?) updated requirements on suits, seats, and belts in a past few years - I'm not sure what else.
    Interesting photos - Thanks

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    looks more safe for side impacts but difficult to get out fast!! dont u think?

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    Has to be nightmare to get in and out of tough
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    are they built into the doors?

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    Quote Originally Posted by bt52b
    I could be wrong, but there doesn't appear to be any crash aborbing structures.
    Note that all blue parts are new. And note that also doors are blue.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bowler
    are they built into the doors?
    Maybe they are
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    Looks like old style NASCAR
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    WRC 2008 Safety Upgrades

    WRC 2008 Safety Upgrades
    http://www.fia.com/automotive/issue1.../article2.html


    The Advanced Side Impact System, developed by the FIA Institute’s Closed Car Research Group, is designed to save rally crews from serious injury in the event of a high speed side-on collision with a solid object.
    For the first rally in 2008, the nets, energy absorber, extra space and belt anchorages will be brought in. These represent the major part of the improved protection package. Mid-season will see the introduction of the improved seat and seat-rails. The door cage is planned for 2009, with further testing scheduled for this component.
    Its a start, hope they do alot more work.
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    So what are your ideas on improving safety further bt52?
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