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It is quite a BIG DEAL when you enter AAM sanctioned races like Malaysian Rotax Max Championship, ROK, etc. The race scrutineers may not allow you to race if you are not wearing homologated apparels.
FIA-CIK Hologation Information
1) What is the FIA-CIK?
The FIA-CIK is the governing body of world motor sport and the representative of more than 100 million motoring consumers
worldwide. The FIA-CIK is the governing body for most major karting events worldwide. It could be viewed as the NASCAR of the Go Kart world. FIA-CIK sets rules for every aspects of Go kart racing from racing suits, bodywork, engines, carburators, and even has influence in track configurations.2) What does it mean to be FIA-CIK homologated?
In order for a manufacture to have a Homologation label on their suit a serious of tests must be performed by FIA-CIK
laboratories financed by the manufacture of the suit. Tests are carried out on the resistance to abrasion, resistance to heat of up to 100°C, and the performance of the suit on a driver during a racing accident “if sleeves roll up exposing skin to the open”. All of the tests are performed in accordance to FIA-CIK regulations and are all identical for all manufacturers.3) What do the different levels of homologation mean?
Level 1 homologation: leisure competition. Aimed at ensuring a certain degree of protection and whose weight and ergonomic shortcomings connected with its use are as reduced as possible. Level 1 is allowed at club, state, national competitions.
Level 2 homologation: National competition. Ensuring a moderate degree of protection, more than that required for level 1.
However, this degree of protection has the disadvantage of being heavy and of featuring support systems like (elbow padding, knee padding, heat guards). Level 1 and 2 are currently allowed for all FIA-CIK national competition. Level 1 is not allowed for international competition, which is a highly competitive racing group. Level 2 is only allowed for international competition. FIA-CIK homologations last five years with a mandatory re-test on the third year.What does CIK 2001/18 means?
2001 is the year it was homologated and 18 is the homologation number. So how come its not listed in the CIK homologated list? ….unless its fictitious. Ask the MORAC office for confirmation than.[quote=naza]…………What does CIK 2001/18 means?
2001 is the year it was homologated and 18 in the homologation number. So how come its not listed in the CIK homologated list? ….unless its fictitious. Ask the MORAC office for confirmation than.[/quote]If I am not mistaken suit homologation is valid for 5 years which means CIK 2001/18 expired in 2006 (can anyone confirm this?). Maybe that’s why it is no longer listed with CIK? Does MORAC still make suits?
[quote=OSFlanker]If I am not mistaken suit homologation is valid for 5 years which means CIK 2001/18 expired in 2006 (can anyone confirm this?). Maybe that’s why it is no longer listed with CIK? Does MORAC still make suits?
[/quote][color=#cc0000]yup … and razmyn’s suit is latest model …[/color]
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If I am not mistaken suit homologation is valid for 5 years which means CIK 2001/18 expired in 2006 (can anyone confirm this?). Maybe that’s why it is no longer listed with CIK? Does MORAC still make suits?
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Nah the 2001/18 is simply a homologation number… there should also be the duration of the homologation on the tag. Something like 11/08/2001 – 10/08/2005 for example.
The homologation number 2001/18 corresponds to a “CARMINATI DESIGN”, “FORZA” model suit made in Italy. The homologation date on the tag should read: “31/01/2001 – 31/01/2006.”It is possible that Morac bought the suits from the manufacturer and branded them.
Now the latest homologated suit has the homologation number 2001/94, homologated in 2007… and it’s homologation period is from 11/04/2007 – 10/04/2012
Yup, mine jus shows month/year tho…2/2001-2/2006…that’s y i got it cheap, rm380 4 suit, body protector, balaclava, gloves. the other accessories dont have a homologation period right?
[color=#cc0000]just a minor research here … how much are you guys willing to pay for a kart suit? and when looking for one … do u guys look for the price tag first or the brand?[/color]
[quote=bombe994]…do u guys look for the price tag first or the brand?[quote]
in some cases it’s not the price or brand, it may be just the colour, eh PinkyMan 😛[quote=timmsm][quote=bombe994]…do u guys look for the price tag first or the brand?[quote]
in some cases it’s not the price or brand, it may be just the colour, eh PinkyMan 😛 [/quote]Oohh yeah! Couldn’t agree more!! :up: 😎
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