Slimy38
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| posted on 18/2/18 at 10:40 AM |
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Headrests and IVA
It's just occurred to me that I might be lining myself up for an IVA fail. I am using the MX5 donor seats in my car, this type;
But I'm wondering about the fixed head restraint element. Are there specific rules that I need to adhere to, which would make these seats fail?
They're pretty solid restraints, but they're not adjustable.
After checking the IVA I can see the only check is the height needs to be 700mm from point R, which itself is 54mm off the seat base. So do I just
need to make sure the top of the seat is at least 754mm from the seat?
As a follow up question, if it's not quite 754mm (EG 20-30mm out), would removing some of the seat foam be enough to satisfy the IVA?
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907
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| posted on 18/2/18 at 12:13 PM |
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"Tombstones" are designed to be used with a diagonal 3 point seat belt.
For 4, 5 , or 6 pointers you need MX5 seats with the restraints on stalks so the belts run over your shoulders.
I have both types of belt/harness in my MiXi but I also have both types of seat so I can swop for the track if need be.
I have also "foamectomy'd" my seats, but without sitting in them they measure the same.
Paul G
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Slimy38
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| posted on 18/2/18 at 12:53 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by 907
"Tombstones" are designed to be used with a diagonal 3 point seat belt.
I have also "foamectomy'd" my seats, but without sitting in them they measure the same.
Yes I'll be using the 3 point seat belts so that should be ok, and thanks for the foamectomy info. Makes sense that it doesn't change the
measurement unless you sit in it.
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907
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| posted on 18/2/18 at 09:34 PM |
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An electric carving knife is the tool to use.
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