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Chute Deployment for First Timer
ss4:
looks like you already have the good advice. but have to share this a friend of mine runs a 70 Gremlin. With the iron 401(all motor) it was running 8.30s in the quarter, now with some upgrades and juice he is putting down 7.0s I asked where he feels the power/speed. Fully expecting the 60ft or top end. He says when the chutes hit. I thought that was pretty interesting that a speed freak would say the decel.
ricardo1967:
Great topic Dave, subscribed.
hotrod316:
at bg 2 years ago Amanda pull the chute everthing work like it was suppose to ;D she turn off the track and let along she did not know the chute had not drop at the end of the track then all he$$ broke loses >:(
just something to think about ::) one of the things no one will tell you about 8)
have fun
hotrod316
steve m
masracingtd1167:
Steve you brought up a really good point ! One of the most dangerous places to be at the drag strip is the turn off area ! I have seen more mishaps there than on the drag strip . The driver of the car has no idea if his chute is still blossomed . You and your crew have to be on there toes whenever a car comes around that turn .i have seen cars ,crew members ,pit bikes and track workers get caught in parachutes !Wayne Hoffman told me that that his dad one time picked up an NHRA guy on a scooter with his funny car!
PalliP:
Hi guys.
I am allways learnig something new when I open this forum! i am building my first fed (slowly) and was thinkin about how you guys choose your chute? Is a 12foot chute for a big dragster or a small one??
Thanks
Palli P
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