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LEGENDS => General => Topic started by: surfx on March 14, 2008, 08:50:33 pm

Title: wheel tethers
Post by: surfx on March 14, 2008, 08:50:33 pm
Has anyone installed the new wheel tethers. the ones I have are one continuous loop about 12" long. Looking for the proper way to install them.
Thanks Mike
Title: Re: wheel tethers
Post by: justfreaky on April 20, 2008, 03:42:39 am
I wanted to move this back to the top.

Does anyone have any pics of how it's done?

Thanks!

Steve
Title: Re: wheel tethers
Post by: justfreaky on April 21, 2008, 05:26:22 am
Are Me and Mike the only ones interested in this?

Is there anyone else using tethers?

Steve
Title: Re: wheel tethers
Post by: RickyBobby on April 21, 2008, 09:51:24 am
The only ones I see using it are the Thunder Roadsters
Title: Re: wheel tethers
Post by: surfx on April 21, 2008, 09:51:33 pm

Hi steve,
 try this link there is a pic of new tether style installed on a legend

http://www.racerhub.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=997&d=1205942384

Mike



http://www.racerhub.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=997&d=1205942384
Title: Re: wheel tethers
Post by: justfreaky on April 22, 2008, 03:06:16 am
Thanks Mike!

 I really didn't know how they attached them!  :-[
Since I am still building my car; I am trying to build in any safety factors that I can.

Regards,

 Steve
Title: Re: wheel tethers
Post by: Kyle. Daughtery on April 24, 2008, 09:42:29 am
I have some sort of wheel teathers on my car. I'm at school can't remember where they come from and where they go. I'll look tonight when I re-scale it.
Title: Re: wheel tethers
Post by: justfreaky on April 24, 2008, 09:44:21 am
Thanks Kyle!

Can you post a pic or two?

Steve
Title: Re: wheel tethers
Post by: IraceLegends77 on April 24, 2008, 01:53:47 pm
Are they making you run them?  I had a set on a car that I was driving and they didn't stop the wheel from come apart from the car. Yes they where hooked up correct as per 600 direction. I did hit the wall at 45 degree impact at about 70mph. I have a brand new set that I would sell if some wanted them though. No not the set that went down the track............LOL.

Title: Re: wheel tethers
Post by: justfreaky on April 24, 2008, 02:14:20 pm
Hi Scott,
 No. Rules for me don't apply, as I am not running 600 Racing/ INEX rules.
I was also curious about how they are attached, and if they were worth doing???
A little safety for the spectators was my thought.

Steve
Title: Re: wheel tethers
Post by: VMS Motorsports on April 24, 2008, 02:42:53 pm

A little safety for the spectators was my thought.

Steve

Wow, Im in a mood lately  >:(  ! I'll admit I dont know about the tether system, but honestly, Im worried more about myself than the spectators...This may just be my ignorance on the subject of wheel tethers shining through, but I can just see wrecking and having this tethered tire acting like a sledgehammer bouncing around beating the  :-X out of my car...

I know, not politically correct to care about myself ....it's been a loooooooong off-season and I wanna go play!
Title: Re: wheel tethers
Post by: justfreaky on April 24, 2008, 03:12:04 pm
Jim,
 I understand what you are saying!
I've been at this for a lot of years. Been on both sides of the fence.
I prefer trackside! It's been awhile.  :'(
 With the way autocross is around here; the spectators are right there on the course with you.
I would feel much worse about hurting someone else, than I would myself (or the car).
A car is just a car. It can be replaced.
I don't worry about me so much, because I know that I will have the safety of my roll cage, belts, and helmet.
The small amount of money it takes to help keep everyone around me safe...............
Priceless!!!
Title: Re: wheel tethers
Post by: VMS Motorsports on April 24, 2008, 03:20:52 pm
Yeah, I can understand your spectator concerns in autocross...not sure whats gonna happen to make your wheel come off though!?!?!?!? Righty-Tighty Steve!  ;D
Title: Re: wheel tethers
Post by: justfreaky on April 24, 2008, 03:27:37 pm
Just want to keep as many of the parts together as I can.
I've had a wheel center break..........
Ya just don't know where the wheel is going to go!
The tether won't help with something like that;
 But may help keep other parts from coming loose and injuring someone.

Steve
Title: Re: wheel tethers
Post by: Kyle. Daughtery on April 28, 2008, 09:38:54 pm
I don't have a camera but if i can borrow one from someone then sure will!
Title: Re: wheel tethers
Post by: justfreaky on April 29, 2008, 03:39:13 am
Cool!

Thanks,

Steve