Header Tethers - Jury IN or OUT

[Michael Beard]

While I plan on getting Collector Tethers for contingency, I'm still trying to figure out how they expect my collectors to ever come off the car in the first place without a reciprocating saw or preferably a pair of wrenches.

[Chris1529]

Originally Posted by Michael Beard

While I plan on getting Collector Tethers for contingency, I'm still trying to figure out how they expect my collectors to ever come off the car in the first place without a reciprocating saw or preferably a pair of wrenches.

Does this type of extension even fit the requirement for the tethers?

[Dallas Kelly]

Well, I suppose you could say the pot has been stirred. I just received a private email from Collector Cable with a pdf of my original invoice and text simply suggesting that having that copy available during tech could head off any hassles. I might add that I purchased my tethers online 1/23/14 and received and installed them 1/27/14. I am extremely happy with both the product and the service received. Installation was seamless and I'm completely satisfied with the finished appearance and thankful for a reasonably priced item that doesn't appear either cheap or Mickey Mouse.

[HandOverFist]

Originally Posted by Dallas Kelly

Well, I suppose you could say the pot has been stirred. I just received a private email from Collector Cable with a pdf of my original invoice and text simply suggesting that having that copy available during tech could head off any hassles. I might add that I purchased my tethers online 1/23/14 and received and installed them 1/27/14. I am extremely happy with both the product and the service received. Installation was seamless and I'm completely satisfied with the finished appearance and thankful for a reasonably priced item that doesn't appear either cheap or Mickey Mouse.

I got the same, mine dated 12/08/2013. Thanks to Jok for looking out for all his customers. I have already printed out a copy and will be keeping it in the glove box.

[Randall Klein]

Generally a "piece of paper" approving something hasn't held much sway with tech. Just sayin'

[HandOverFist]

Originally Posted by Randall Klein

Generally a "piece of paper" approving something hasn't held much sway with tech. Just sayin'

Well, it's just a piece of paper in the rule book as well.

[Jim Wahl]

I'm thinking NHRA didn't tell these manufacturers that they needed etched I.D. proof on every piece of the tethers. This deal certainly isn't the fault of the tether manufacturers. Once again we have seven divisions with seven different ideas of how one rule should be implemented. It's the computer age guys! Lack of communications strikes again! Jim

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[Jody Lang]

Michael, I've seen plenty of this style rust from the inside out right at the 3 bolt flange area. Flanges stay bolted together and collector falls off.

Probably only a D6 problem up here in the Northwest????

[prixmoracing]

Originally Posted by Chris1529

Does this type of extension even fit the requirement for the tethers?

We were told at the D5 seminar that this style would not need to be tethered.

[70AARCuda]

Originally Posted by prixmoracing

We were told at the D5 seminar that this style would not need to be tethered.

I was told by a Div 7 tech person if the extension is bolted on and it can fall off...it needs to be tethered.....

I am stitch welding the extensions to the fully welded collectors....