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4th August 2007, 21:24 #1
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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?'Heroes don't die, they just move on to the next stage.' CMac Forever
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4th August 2007, 21:43 #2
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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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4th August 2007, 21:52 #3
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looks more safe for side impacts but difficult to get out fast!! dont u think?
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4th August 2007, 22:24 #4
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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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5th August 2007, 08:14 #6
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Originally Posted by bt52b
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5th August 2007, 08:30 #7
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Originally Posted by bowler"Die with memories, not with dreams" Scott McIsaac
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5th August 2007, 10:20 #8
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Looks like old style NASCAR
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23rd November 2007, 15:26 #9
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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.'Heroes don't die, they just move on to the next stage.' CMac Forever
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23rd November 2007, 15:36 #10
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So what are your ideas on improving safety further bt52?
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