Lets talk parachutes
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Lets talk parachutes
Im trying to decide on what to get, and where to get it. i searched the dealers section, no parachute results. what are you guys running? im looking to have a high 9sec low 150's car
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Re: Lets talk parachutes (DaveF)
I can't say much, cause I haven't used mine yet, but I have packed it a few times. So I'd say Stroud 
And like dave said, if your running a wheelie bar setup, make sure to either mount the pack up high, or use a air/spring launcher.
And like dave said, if your running a wheelie bar setup, make sure to either mount the pack up high, or use a air/spring launcher.
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Re: Lets talk parachutes (Garage 808 Hatch)
stroud here! I heard that the simpson chutes were pita's,
If this is for a sfwd based car then I would go for the C/E chute. Cause I did.
If this is for a sfwd based car then I would go for the C/E chute. Cause I did.
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I run a simpson, had a stroud on before but it got tangled up in the wheelie bars twice. Switched to a simpson and not a problem since. But now that we have a wing on the car I may switch back to the stroud since they are better suited for lighter fwd cars.
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Re: Lets talk parachutes (Garage 808 Hatch)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Garage 808 Hatch »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">looks like a unanimous decision, which one, the s/c or s/g?</TD></TR></TABLE>
((Weight of car, in pounds) X (Speed, in mph)) ÷ 1,000
2540 x 150 ÷ 1000 = 382.5 (for me)
C/E for me when the time comes.
((Weight of car, in pounds) X (Speed, in mph)) ÷ 1,000
2540 x 150 ÷ 1000 = 382.5 (for me)
C/E for me when the time comes.
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Re: (BoostedJeff)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BoostedJeff »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have helped pack a simpson, and helped pack a stroud, the level of ease to pack the stroud was far superior!</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Re: (tepid1)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tepid1 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">After seeing Steve's hot rod air popper Stroud I decided to go with that as well.
Well worth the extra money. It throws it really far out there.</TD></TR></TABLE>
i think it is unessessary to have an air launch on a SFWD vehicle-no wheelie bar to tangle and the traps are not high enough for the chute being required to open that fast. but hey if you got the dough, to one his own
Well worth the extra money. It throws it really far out there.</TD></TR></TABLE>
i think it is unessessary to have an air launch on a SFWD vehicle-no wheelie bar to tangle and the traps are not high enough for the chute being required to open that fast. but hey if you got the dough, to one his own
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by vtekthis »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
i think it is unessessary to have an air launch on a SFWD vehicle-no wheelie bar to tangle and the traps are not high enough for the chute being required to open that fast. but hey if you got the dough, to one his own </TD></TR></TABLE>
For me it was less than than $200 extra for the air launcher. I already have the Co2 setup for the NLR.
i think it is unessessary to have an air launch on a SFWD vehicle-no wheelie bar to tangle and the traps are not high enough for the chute being required to open that fast. but hey if you got the dough, to one his own
</TD></TR></TABLE>For me it was less than than $200 extra for the air launcher. I already have the Co2 setup for the NLR.
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Re: Lets talk parachutes (Garage 808 Hatch)
I have a Stroud set up but haven’t used it and more then likely wont since I run all-motor. I just needed it for safety requirements in NHRA events and those 9sec runs. More damn weight 
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Re: Lets talk parachutes (akaRacerX023)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by akaRacerX023 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have a Stroud set up but haven’t used it and more then likely wont since I run all-motor. I just needed it for safety requirements in NHRA events and those 9sec runs. More damn weight </TD></TR></TABLE>
You dont need it if you run 9's, you only need it when you go over 150mph. You dont even need to pull it, just have it. I've only pulled mine once because I wanted to know what it felt like. I still use the brakes.
</TD></TR></TABLE>You dont need it if you run 9's, you only need it when you go over 150mph. You dont even need to pull it, just have it. I've only pulled mine once because I wanted to know what it felt like. I still use the brakes.
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Re: Lets talk parachutes (Arturbo)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Arturbo »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
You dont need it if you run 9's, you only need it when you go over 150mph. You dont even need to pull it, just have it. I've only pulled mine once because I wanted to know what it felt like. I still use the brakes.</TD></TR></TABLE>
unless you run nopi though art? isnt it a requirement to pull the chute after 150 and if you dont it is a dq?
You dont need it if you run 9's, you only need it when you go over 150mph. You dont even need to pull it, just have it. I've only pulled mine once because I wanted to know what it felt like. I still use the brakes.</TD></TR></TABLE>
unless you run nopi though art? isnt it a requirement to pull the chute after 150 and if you dont it is a dq?
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Re: Lets talk parachutes (boostedcivicsir)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by boostedcivicsir »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
unless you run nopi though art? isnt it a requirement to pull the chute after 150 and if you dont it is a dq? </TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes.. NDRA - Pull Shoot at 150+ (Mandatory)
unless you run nopi though art? isnt it a requirement to pull the chute after 150 and if you dont it is a dq? </TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes.. NDRA - Pull Shoot at 150+ (Mandatory)
