Dick,
Call the chute manufacturer and tell him what you are doing. Follow his
recommendations.
Good racing,
Skip
At 07:49 AM 10/4/2005 -0700, Dick J wrote:
>On a 200mph, 3800 lb Camaro/Firebird, how long and what kind/size of line do
>you use for a chute tow line? Where and how does it get packed? I've read
>the Deist chute packing instructions through several times, but it does not
>cover where or how to pack the main tow line. Does it get accordian folded
>in the pack first, beneath the suspension lines and canopy, or is it somehow
>held in place outside of the pack with rubber bands or something, before
>where it attaches to the vehicle?
>
>I wasn't anticipating needing or using a chute for quite some time, but with
>the salt out of use this year, I'll be doing two meets at the Texas Mile,
>and the shut-down there is a little on the short side. I'd prefer not to
>end up in the mesquite and cactus field!
>
>Dick J
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