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Old Apr 29, 2006 | 01:42 AM
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I will be needing a chute soon and don't know anything about them. I searched but there was no real technical info. Where is the best place to get a chute for a 2000 camaro? How hard are they to install? After you deploy them how hard is it to repack the chute for the next run? This is some stuff I've been wondering and any help would be great.
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Old Apr 29, 2006 | 08:02 PM
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Stenod Performance will be making mine...... Give Joe a call....
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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 09:30 AM
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Just got mine installed. "The" shop installed mine, all custom brackets. BUT the technical stuff - size required, install instructions - came from https://www.tommyjohnsons.com/catalog/ . Bob, the owner was very helpful. You will need to talk to them to get the right size for your car. Don't believe you would be able to do it in your drive way unless you have a welder.

Each manufactor has different ways to pack their shute. We went with Shroud due to the "easy" of re-packing it after a run. Mine is a drag shute - no spring or CO2 loaded. I'm hoping not to have to use it unless I'm go to a small track.

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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 10:38 AM
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Thanks guys!
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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 11:47 AM
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check out WWW.WOLFERACECRAFT.COM they sell a bolt in kit for fbodies, and their parts are top of the line. they sell the actual chutes themselves also.
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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 12:00 PM
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Just went to wolfes site, I like that set up. Bolt in!
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wolfe does have a very nice setup
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East side did mine, but i think they need the car, but i know wolfe sells one also, many sponsors carry wolfe. speed inc would be my choice for that.
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heres mine, it has a removable top pearch so i can remove the bumber if i need to for paint or repairs what ever, and i wont have to cut and reweld it!





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Old May 1, 2006 | 09:19 PM
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if you buy the part from Wolfe, why not just buy it directly from Wolfe? i mean they are a sponsor on the site and all...
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i like that last pic haha
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Originally Posted by skipperbisket
if you buy the part from Wolfe, why not just buy it directly from Wolfe? i mean they are a sponsor on the site and all...
didnt even look to see if they where a sponsor.

however, me personlaly, i deal with speed for alot of my parts even if its from another sponsor, tom hooks me up, and great to deal with, so its very easy. and i have an account with him. lol
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Originally Posted by Moparnos (The SLP Guy)
i like that last pic haha
me too, thats why i posted it. lol
not much to do with the chute, but its funny. lol
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Originally Posted by Noyzee
didnt even look to see if they where a sponsor.

however, me personlaly, i deal with speed for alot of my parts even if its from another sponsor, tom hooks me up, and great to deal with, so its very easy. and i have an account with him. lol
That's the same reason I buy 98% of my stuff through speed inc. That and the best customer service in the business.
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Old May 7, 2006 | 08:24 AM
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Here is mine. It is a removable one also. (pin on/ pin off)
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Here's mine - just installed.





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Old May 7, 2006 | 12:14 PM
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And one of my chute... great looking rides we have on here!


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i love how your car looks with the no tint on the hatch outlaw.... would be awesome for a street car!!! haha, i wouldn't play if i was driving around and saw all those bars in the back window. who's spoiler did you use on your's?
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Old May 7, 2006 | 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by skipperbisket
i love how your car looks with the no tint on the hatch outlaw.... would be awesome for a street car!!! haha, i wouldn't play if i was driving around and saw all those bars in the back window. who's spoiler did you use on your's?

HHAHA thanks!! I hate to tell you the windows are getting re-tinted again.. but i know what your saying... As for the spoiler, I could not find one that would fit the rules i was stuck with at the time, so i made it mysefl for the most part. I just bought a support kit from tim mcamis and the rest is all me. Alot of the pre made wings that are out are made for a "pro stock" body. The prostock body's are about 2 inches narrower in the rear. so becareful if you want to buy someone's "kit". I am pretty sure Joe O's wings are made for the stock body.. and he does amazing work!
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Originally Posted by Outlaw
And one of my chute... great looking rides we have one here!

I love that setup! Nice looking ride.
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Old May 7, 2006 | 02:18 PM
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awesome info outlaw, thanks....and again, great looking car!!
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