looking into the mounts, chutes and levers. what cable and lever kit are you using and do you like it, some of this stuff looks real cheap.

what brand chute are you using or have used.

thanks.

 

Stroud with electric lever (manual lever backup)

 

Is there a reason the handle is always on the ceiling? Seems like there would be better places to mount it.

 

the lever I have from S&W is tiny and flimsy. Wheen it comes time to put one in, I'll just make one.

 

i would like to keep it simple.

good question. i would like to know too.

yeah, it seems like all the mainstream ones look flimsy.


anyone know of any smaller shops with nice DIY kits?

 

nrg tech sells a kit on their website but its pricey... or so ive heard

 

Jegs

 

those cable and handle kits look weak and cheap.

 

that handle kit looks nice.

 

Everything from nrg tech is expensive as hell but it looks like good quality and its bolt on which is a plus lol chutes I think people all use the smallest stroud

 

the chute mount isnt doing anything but holding the pack on the car. its the tether section that gets the force. if you are not happy with any of the kits, build your own.

jegs
jerry bickel
rj race cars

i have a chromoly mount for cheap if you are intersted as well.

 

i would also like to know why the lever is always on the roof?

 

When a fwd requires attention to the wheel two hands is real nice to have. I would look into the co2 cylinder that throws the lever for you. You just push a button on the steering wheel. My new car has this on it. Stroud has chutes specifically designed for fwd apps and any of the top chassis shops like Tim Mcamis, Bickell , Rj should have a beefy billet arm. They rape you for them though.

 

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That was my reasoning behind wondering why its on the roof. It looks awkward and time consuming to reach. When you need a chute there isn't any time to think. Of course this is coming from a guy that has never pulled a chute before. Lol. Just an observation from watching YouTube videos

 

in to learn, keep this thread going

 

any info about what works and what doesn't will be helpful. let's keep everyone safe.

 

this is why i had mine armed with my wiper lever

 

well it looks like nrgtech went out of business... so still looking for a nice handle.

 

JEGS OR SUMMIT MIGHT HAVE SOME

 

What's wrong with the stroud handle?

 

You sure? A guy I know has his bubble there now getting worked on

 

NRGtech is still in business, call and ask for Tom 631.243.6NRG. I think he goes by bigtom on this site.

 

lol. when i called getpowerhouse.com they said nrg was out of business. hmmm

 

It's no secret that Miller and Tom parted ways, CMR is up and running and last time I was there to buy parts so was NRGtech which is ran/owned by Tom. I have one of those levers made by Tom and it is top notch excellent quality, a little bit on the high side in price for its purpose but you get what you pay for.

 

ok. i will try calling again tomorrow. im not worried about price if its good ****... thanks.