Parachutes
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T9 man
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How about madrod OG he must know someone I would have thought.
The Simpson Air Boss chutes are pretty highly regarded by a few chaps I've spoken to but I think they are a US made chute. If I can find a supplier I'll let you know.
Thanks Waynne The 8 foot Simpson chute is around $800 in the States, although this does come with a pneumatic launch system.
DJ Safety systems do similar for $690
PermanentGrin
Wrench Pro
Using the formula quoted on Jegs (weight in lbs x trap speed divided by 1000) yields a 2 digit number, your max trap would yield 257 odd. The chutes are rated and you pick one with the appropriate rating.
I know you quoted some spec on your callipers but not much info on the brake system itself. Personally I use TBM brakes (The Brakeman) I use the Tornado F3 and F1 callipers which are also 4 pot and 2 pot. The rotors are the Revolution 11.75" x 0.5". These were more than man enough to stop me (3256 lbs) at nearly 160 mph, even though I have a chute I have only ever pulled it once to learn what to expect should I ever need to pull it.
André
I know you quoted some spec on your callipers but not much info on the brake system itself. Personally I use TBM brakes (The Brakeman) I use the Tornado F3 and F1 callipers which are also 4 pot and 2 pot. The rotors are the Revolution 11.75" x 0.5". These were more than man enough to stop me (3256 lbs) at nearly 160 mph, even though I have a chute I have only ever pulled it once to learn what to expect should I ever need to pull it.
André
Hi-Spec calipers, no vacuum assistance. Rotors are drilled solid steel. Dual master cylinders.
Chute is needed as I anticipate exceeding 150mph but reckon brakes will be sufficient (standard Elan brakes were fine from 119mph)
Bought one of these whilst in the States last August, 8 foot.
Chute is needed as I anticipate exceeding 150mph but reckon brakes will be sufficient (standard Elan brakes were fine from 119mph)
Bought one of these whilst in the States last August, 8 foot.
PermanentGrin
Wrench Pro
8' square should be fine for your weight and trap I would have thought. Afterall a chute is not there to bring you to a standstill but to assist you braking system.
I would have thought the right pad compound for your steel rotors is probably more important than the chute itself.
André
I would have thought the right pad compound for your steel rotors is probably more important than the chute itself.
André
