I just measured my Vega. The chute hooks on at about 28 1/2 inches high. The
cam in the Chrysler is at about 18 inches. Pretty hard to lift a 392 but at
any rate it has always worked fine for me. Don't feel the rear lift, or
drop. Maybe I'm just not scientific enough to know what's happening. RF
----- Original Message -----
From: "3liter" <saltfever@comcast.net>
To: "'Rick Yacoucci'" <turborick@TurboRick.com>; "land-speed submit"
<land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2004 07:25 PM
Subject: RE: Stroud Safety... 'chute
> Rick & Skip:
> Keith said the nose lifted. The chute drag is being reacted by the CG of
> the vehicle. I am assuming Keith's CG is behind the front of the car. If
> the chute is pulling directly through the center of the CG there should be
> no other force applied except deceleration. If the chute-attach-point is
> lower than the CG then you are pulling down on the CG and the nose will
> lift. If you pull UP on the CG the nose will drop.
>
> With respect to your accomplishments, you might be right, Am I confused?
> ...any other opinions? Help! -Elon
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