Drift Tengoku — September 2004 · Page 85
Page 85 — English translation
Extensible soft types now dominate where wire once was common. They soften the jolt between the vehicles, are gentler on the body and reduce the chance of a slack rope being caught under the following vehicle, making them easier for beginners. Wire is cheaper but does not absorb shock, requiring more skill.
Its lack of extension can suit pulling distorted bodywork, and its abrasion resistance helps in difficult recoveries. Repeated use reduces strength, so replace ropes periodically: wet and dry cycles degrade soft ropes, and wire can rust.
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An extensible type woven from nylon!
meltec
Low price...
...with solid performance!
RP-35
Stretchable tow rope. Rated tension: 3 tonnes. Price: ¥2,000. Extended approximately 3.8 m; contracted 1.4 m. Daiji Industry offers two extensible versions. Even this inexpensive model includes a white flag. Choose according to budget and purpose.
0729-76-0101
The woven nylon structure extends while resisting pulling force. Its hook is the same as the RP-30 type.
Cretom
Super Rope E. Rated tension: 2 tonnes. Open price...
Uses the same hook as Super Rope E, with sufficient thickness for towing strength.
...typical retail ¥1,680
Extended approximately 3.5 m; contracted 1.5 m. Cretom: 072-222-7770.
Cretom
Strong Rope. Rated tension: 3 tonnes. Open price, typical retail ¥3,280. Extended approximately 4 m; contracted 1.7 m. Cretom: 072-222-7770. Fluorescent yellow, orange and green improve visibility day and night. Rubber sits inside gathered fabric. A six tonne version is also offered.
Fluorescent colors for excellent visibility!
Cretom offers two extensible types. Fluorescent orange and white nylon make them visible. This version is rated at two tonnes, keeping cost low while providing the intended strength.
D shackle hooks and 8 mm wire provide ample strength for ordinary car towing. Six sizes from 6 to 18 mm are offered.
Cretom
Car Rope, wire type. Diameter: 8 mm. Open price, typical retail ¥1,480.
A standard wire type!
Total length: 3.7 m
072-222-7770
Cretom's wire tow rope has a vinyl coating and sealed transitions to help prevent corrosion.
Woven nylon extends to 3.5 m and absorbs shock. Quick attaching hooks include a spring latch against accidental release.
Quick attaching G hooks include anti detachment features. Despite the low price, strength is retained. Blue vinyl protects the wire from corrosion.
Hooks match the company's Safety Rope. Special plastic fibers are twisted together and extend slightly to absorb towing shock.
An appealing low price!
Hurricane P Rope. Rated tension: 3 tonnes. Price: ¥1,029.
BAL
Ohashi Industry makes many car accessories. Its Safety Rope is a conventional wire type, with a low pretax price of ¥960. An 8 mm version is also available.
Safety Rope
Total length: 3.8 m
Diameter: 6 mm. Ohashi Industry: 06-6996-2631. Its Hurricane R material differs from nylon or wire, resisting water, salt and abrasion...
Wire diameter: 6 mm. Price: ¥1,008.
06-6996-2631
Total length: 3.8 m
Inquiries: Ohashi Industry
...four and seven...
...with strength. Rated tension...
...or it is no use. If someone arrives to help after a course excursion and asks whether you have a rope...
...versions...
...are also available.
...tonnes...
...finding it back in the pits wastes time. Keep one rope onboard per car. We selected well known makers and found many choices. Broadly they divide into wire and...
Special material
...absorbs shock!
All prices include tax.
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