Collector Tether Question - Page 2

FED 387 · 11-18-2013, 02:45 PM

that set for $59 looks like the way to go --- cheap gets the job done and NHRA accepted--- ya almost cant build em for that with all the running around chasing parts cutting/fabricating /calculating materials and sizes etc. Bolt em on and away we go-- maybe the price will come down a bit but how much $10-15 youre still looking at $45-50--- bite the bullet and buy em then your all done legal and everything--my thoughts on it--FED387

jmcarter · 11-18-2013, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by sportsfan

Does the tether rule also include bracket cars running local tracks?

It's a NHRA general regulation effective 2014 so yes, all cars with removable collectors (you stitch weld 1/2 inch on each primary tube as an option). Enforcement would be up to your local track tech person.

Randall Klein · 11-18-2013, 03:45 PM

We've got fenderwell headers, tethers are going to be very visible (ugly), but I've been curious how tech is going to verify tethers on most modern low slung cars?

Slide a mirror under? ramps? spot check?

'ya think tech will be slow?

Ed Wright · 11-18-2013, 04:16 PM

That's the only they would see mine. I assume that is what they will do.
Yeah, it won't be fast. LOL
I mean tech, not my car. Well, it probably won't be either. LOL

chevy620 · 11-19-2013, 09:52 AM

Randall,
You can attach the tether system of your choice to the inside of the headers (towards the fender-well) so they will be just about invisible. The clamp on the collector will be visible but it's stainless so it will be OK.

As far as bracket racing and collector tethers, YES, they are required unless each tube has at least 1/2" weld to collector.

Jok

Jim Wahl · 11-19-2013, 02:02 PM

Just ordered some from Jok. Very reasonable, quick service and great communications! Jim

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Jody Lang · 11-19-2013, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by CollectorTethers.com

Thanks for asking. Collector Tethers will be paying contingency in 2014. You can see all the details for our current contingency programs at www.collectortethers.com. Just click on the contingency link on the right hand side of the page to bring up a PDF for all the pertinent information.

So no National Event payouts?

Andys dad · 11-19-2013, 07:44 PM

I called Pat today about collector extensions - do not want to assume that just because they are not specifically mentioned that they are not included - do you need one for the extension and one for the collector?

Ron

John Nechiporchik · 11-19-2013, 09:30 PM

Andy's Dad...
I would think that a collector extension will require a separate tether.....and in addition, an new tether-tether to connect the two tethers. This new tether-tether will require NASA certification and available at a discount price of $149.95 for all who sign up for Obamacare by midnight tonight (EST).

Getting to be winter here in the Motor City....

HR9121 · 11-19-2013, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by John Nechiporchik

Andy's Dad...
I would think that a collector extension will require a separate tether.....and in addition, an new tether-tether to connect the two tethers. This new tether-tether will require NASA certification and available at a discount price of $149.95 for all who sign up for Obamacare by midnight tonight (EST).

Getting to be winter here in the Motor City....

The tether-tether clamps must also be torqued to specifications and sealed with approval by inspector 12 from the fruit of the loom underwear company.

11-18-2013, 02:45 PM	#11
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,416 Likes: 522 Liked 330 Times in 178 Posts	Re: Collector Tether Question that set for $59 looks like the way to go --- cheap gets the job done and NHRA accepted--- ya almost cant build em for that with all the running around chasing parts cutting/fabricating /calculating materials and sizes etc. Bolt em on and away we go-- maybe the price will come down a bit but how much $10-15 youre still looking at $45-50--- bite the bullet and buy em then your all done legal and everything--my thoughts on it--FED387

11-18-2013, 03:45 PM	#13
Randall Klein Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 785 Likes: 45 Liked 316 Times in 67 Posts	Re: Collector Tether Question We've got fenderwell headers, tethers are going to be very visible (ugly), but I've been curious how tech is going to verify tethers on most modern low slung cars? Slide a mirror under? ramps? spot check? 'ya think tech will be slow?

11-18-2013, 04:16 PM	#14
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Collector Tether Question That's the only they would see mine. I assume that is what they will do. Yeah, it won't be fast. LOL I mean tech, not my car. Well, it probably won't be either. LOL __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

11-19-2013, 09:52 AM	#15
chevy620 Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 188 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Collector Tether Question Randall, You can attach the tether system of your choice to the inside of the headers (towards the fender-well) so they will be just about invisible. The clamp on the collector will be visible but it's stainless so it will be OK. As far as bracket racing and collector tethers, YES, they are required unless each tube has at least 1/2" weld to collector. Jok

11-19-2013, 02:02 PM	#16
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 666 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: Collector Tether Question Just ordered some from Jok. Very reasonable, quick service and great communications! Jim . __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.

11-19-2013, 07:44 PM	#18
Andys dad VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Arcadia, Ca Posts: 1,571 Likes: 48 Liked 175 Times in 78 Posts	Re: Collector Tether Question I called Pat today about collector extensions - do not want to assume that just because they are not specifically mentioned that they are not included - do you need one for the extension and one for the collector? Ron __________________ time is our most precious resource, you can always make more money but you can never make more time spend your time wisely with the ones you love - Ron Durham

11-19-2013, 09:30 PM	#19
John Nechiporchik Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grosse Ile Mi. Posts: 316 Likes: 84 Liked 13 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Collector Tether Question Andy's Dad... I would think that a collector extension will require a separate tether.....and in addition, an new tether-tether to connect the two tethers. This new tether-tether will require NASA certification and available at a discount price of $149.95 for all who sign up for Obamacare by midnight tonight (EST). Getting to be winter here in the Motor City....