I am in the process of doing a deal with Stroud Saftey on some VW drag racing parachutes . This deal will include the purpose built VW parachute , pilot chute with spring , bag , release cable , release handle , instructions and all necessary hardware . I will not order the universal pack mount as these do not work on a VW beetle so mounting the pack will be your responsibility . Stroud are the only company that make a specific parachute for a VW and I have been using these for the past 15 years . They are available in the following colours ;
Black
Red
Blue
Purple
Yellow
Hot pink
Orange
White
The cost should be around the $ 480 -$ 500 mark landed in Australia and I will require a $ 50% deposit upon your order within the next 2 weeks . I will pick them up in 2 weeks time and they will make my next container that will land on the 3rd week of July , ROD ,02-42729920 .

I wish I went fast enough to need one

As per our phone conversation-I would like a - let me think - a yellow one.Let me know your bank details and I will do a deposit.
Thanks.

Mph vs weight is how you work what chute you need.
How are these one just for vw's rod.
Don't take it the wrong way. But I have never seen anything just for a vw.
A link would be cool ,if you have.
Cheers

Correct me if I'm wrong but they are different to the regular 400 stroud chute, mainly being designed for a softer hit when opening.

Here's some UAC info, I don't think they list them in the regular stroud catalogue.

http://ultimateaircooled.com/simplemachinesforum/index.php/topic,8439.0.html 

They added holes to allow more air to pass through the chute, makes for a softer deployment. I think on John Toomeys dragster the lines were longer also . Mike McCarthy

This is the dragster racing " High Steppin "

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5zQ9nv8IJA 

Hi Rodney, just to confirm my order for an orange chute as per phone call. Thanks Aaron.

Is it really worth getting chutes from the US , when we can get a 12ft Deist chute here in Australia for $350 and a complete 15ft long cable kit with lever for $110 ..... The chutes are rated to 180mph for light cars and 160mph for heavier cars , and come in
BLACK
BLUE
RED
PURPLE

Ben Ford uses one of these chutes on his Supercharged drag bug with great success and proven to keep the bug stable upon opening .....

I have 2 of these chutes in stock ( 1x RED 1x PURPLE ) also 1x cable release kit , and will be taking these to the VW Nationals . Wayne

As much as I don't want to get involved in this crazy feud, I cannot help feeling Rod is right about advertising in another person's post.

With my drum brakes, I don't need a parachute........just a good supply of Reg Grundies.

I imagine repacking the chute between corners would be quite the challenge as well Greg.

Hi guy's , I will be ordering these tomorrow and at the moment I have orders for 6 and need 2 more to make the deal work . I will need final orders before tomorrow or you will miss out on this deal , Stroud will take 10 days to complete this order and this just fits in with me being able to call in to pick them up , thanks ROD , 02-42729920 .

rod, the exterior design expert decided that i need a blue one
talk to you on sunday
dave

Just a quick up-date on the order guy's . The container has left the US and will be here on the 23rd of July . I will contact you around this date to get them sent out , thanks for the support , ROD.

Sweet !!! Thanks Rodney

Thanks Rod-as soon as you have worked out what I owe you-text me the details. The push rod tubes are in and working- thanks.

Just to keep you posted Rod-I managed to buy a new release cable for the chute-so no need to chase one up for me.

Chute arrived Wednesday- thanks. PM me with a $$ number. Dont think I will make it to Warwick.