Header Tethers - Jury IN or OUT - Page 4

HandOverFist · 01-29-2014, 12:01 PM

I think it was a long string of incidents that finally brought it to a head...been hearing of this for nearly 15 years now.

Ed Wright · 01-29-2014, 01:20 PM

Sad that so many maintain their cars so poorly that the rest of us have to pay.
I'm not paying. Just welding. Screw it.

Chris1529 · 01-29-2014, 01:44 PM

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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 · 01-29-2014, 02:33 PM

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.

Jody Lang · 01-29-2014, 02:34 PM

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????

HandOverFist · 01-29-2014, 02:46 PM

Quote:

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 · 01-29-2014, 03:09 PM

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

HandOverFist · 01-29-2014, 03:18 PM

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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 · 01-29-2014, 10:07 PM

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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Dallas Kelly · 01-30-2014, 01:01 AM

I have to believe that, "every" manufacturer seeking approval submitted a sample of "every" model to NHRA for approval and that NHRA, subsequently, issued the approvals based on the samples submitted. I further doubt that "any" of the approved manufacturers would then, on their own, deviate from the approved sample that they had submitted by altering the product shipped to their customer. Following that logic only leaves the possibility of a lower level official adding his or her own interpretation to the approved description and none of us have ever even heard of that happening. LOL

01-29-2014, 12:01 PM	#31
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,651 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Header Tethers - Jury IN or OUT I think it was a long string of incidents that finally brought it to a head...been hearing of this for nearly 15 years now. __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321

01-29-2014, 01:20 PM	#32
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Header Tethers - Jury IN or OUT Sad that so many maintain their cars so poorly that the rest of us have to pay. I'm not paying. Just welding. Screw it. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

01-29-2014, 02:33 PM	#34
Dallas Kelly Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cleves, OH Posts: 141 Likes: 318 Liked 85 Times in 21 Posts	Re: Header Tethers - Jury IN or OUT 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.

01-29-2014, 02:34 PM	#35
Jody Lang Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 306 Likes: 28 Liked 89 Times in 28 Posts	Re: Header Tethers - Jury IN or OUT 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????

01-29-2014, 03:09 PM	#37
Randall Klein Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 785 Likes: 45 Liked 316 Times in 67 Posts	Re: Header Tethers - Jury IN or OUT Generally a "piece of paper" approving something hasn't held much sway with tech. Just sayin'

01-29-2014, 10:07 PM	#39
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 666 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: Header Tethers - Jury IN or OUT 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 . __________________ 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.

01-30-2014, 01:01 AM	#40
Dallas Kelly Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cleves, OH Posts: 141 Likes: 318 Liked 85 Times in 21 Posts	Re: Header Tethers - Jury IN or OUT I have to believe that, "every" manufacturer seeking approval submitted a sample of "every" model to NHRA for approval and that NHRA, subsequently, issued the approvals based on the samples submitted. I further doubt that "any" of the approved manufacturers would then, on their own, deviate from the approved sample that they had submitted by altering the product shipped to their customer. Following that logic only leaves the possibility of a lower level official adding his or her own interpretation to the approved description and none of us have ever even heard of that happening. LOL