[buzzinhalfdozen]

JP, apparently I didn't make myself clear, I never said I wanted to skimp on safety, I was stating that I was pleased I did not have to replace my perfectly good 150.00 window net. I've never held any dilusions that this sport is cheap, and anyone that knows me knows I will spend the money I NEED to. 1320racer seems to think that anyone that thinks like me on this issue just likes to "bitch", to use his mindset why don't we just say....Your seats 3 years old better replace it, your master cylinder is 4 years old better replace it, ect. The list could go on and on. The simple fact is there are probably lots of cars out there with worn heim ends, mushy brake pedals, dry rotted tires, loose steering, poorly installed cages.... hopefully you get my point. I'm perfectly capable of maintaining my race car I built it, know every nut and bolt on it and believe I'm capable of making the right decisions on how to properly equip it. This issue was, for me never about "saving a few bucks" heck if I wanted to save money I'd quit racing, the issue was out of the blue a rule change was made that was not backed up by any facts of testing or reasoning just "you have to do this". I've inquired on several occasions if anyone was aware just exactly how SFI came to conclude that seat belts are no good after 2 years...never got a reply. If someone tells me something I'd kinda like them to be able to explain to me how they reached that conclusion, not just say that's the way it is. Sorry for the long post, just don't like being called a "bitcher" Joe