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Title: Parachute Question
Post by: Nightmare AA/FA on October 06, 2014, 07:29:32 AM

I'm putting together a NE1 (7.60) Altered.  My question is will a sportsman parachute rated at 200 (52 sq feet) mph be sufficient or will I need to use a blown alcohol chute?

Top end mph in  NE1  is in the 170-180 mph range.

Thanks

Title: Re: Parachute Question
Post by: dreracecar on October 06, 2014, 08:27:22 AM

You should be fine

Title: Re: Parachute Question
Post by: gregm784 on October 06, 2014, 09:40:15 AM

1/2 the cars don't open the chute.  10' crossform will be fine.  Your's will work fine.

I use two. makes for bitchen pictures.

(http://www.meansracing.com/marchmeet2014/pics/CHUTE%20BIG.JPG)

Title: Re: Parachute Question
Post by: Nightmare AA/FA on October 06, 2014, 10:26:49 AM

Thanks

Title: Re: Parachute Question
Post by: Paul New on October 06, 2014, 12:44:24 PM

what brand of chutes are those Greg? I am needing to buy 2 new chutes this winter for my car

Title: Re: Parachute Question
Post by: gregm784 on October 06, 2014, 01:20:24 PM

Hey Paul.

2 Stroud part #: 420-06