Shrike Instructions

Hey Travis, If I had a small tether-car (and no instructions..) I would cut a circular pc. of 1/2" plywood (about the size of a 5 gal. bucket lid) and attach a 3" long hardwood dowel (broomstick diameter) on end in the center (using a wood-screw from the bottom).. Drive x4 equally-spaced 3/4" long drywall screws "down" through the plywood.. about one inch from the edge.. so that they protrude 1/4" through the bottom of the plywood. Use a 10 lb. dumbbell weight-plate over the dowel.. and attach a suitable hook/ring with retainer on top of the dowel for the tether-line. The 4 screws will "bite" into asphalt with the weight of the dumbbell. This way.. you won't damage any pavement... and it "should" be adequate weight to hold the base from moving, while the car is screaming around the circle!    ... and it's a quick/go-anywhere set-up.

I will clarify if needed.. just ask!

Roddie

good idea....

i totaly made my own pivit point

i posted ina thread some time about this very subject but no one knew/replyed...even about the line lenth...nothin so i went with my own thoughts





i simply drilled the matching holes in bitcumen an epoxyed plastic masionry plugs in

oops this is what the second one should have been sorry

i hope it helps

Thanks! What do you attach it to?

i simply use some braided stainless steel control line wire (i had some old stuff handy) hence the use of those scissor clips oh an i use 3 meter length (about 10 feet)

ekitten2 wrote:i simply use some braided stainless steel control line wire (i had some old stuff handy)  hence the use of those scissor clips oh  an  i use 3 meter length (about 10 feet)

I think that "Travis" (and myself..) are questioning what you use as a "base"... (size/weight etc..)

Thanks,

Roddie

well it is screwed to the pavement via 3 plastic masiony plugs...its as it was on my recent video (in anouther thread)

Travis, here is some cool stuff to read about. It explains how a regulation "center-post" must be constructed... although; for "your" purposes... it's not necessary to build one that strong.

http://www.tethercars.com/technical-regulations/

Roddie

WingingIt74 wrote:Anyone have a copy of the instructions?  How do you make the pivot point that they circle around?

Travis: did you ever find the Shrike Instructions? I just won a red plastic Shrike on ebay. I will refurbish to resell.


edited 5-3-2014 6;35P.M. PST I found a sheet on the Shrike. PM me if you need it as I am not sure I can publish the link.


happydad

   

I don't think I did.