DavidF
DavidF
@davidf
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Joined: September 26, 2020 11:31 am
Last seen: September 20, 2025 6:34 am
Topics: 13 / Replies: 384
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RE: splitter

@rojid Yes, the lowest point, however I cannot remember whether that was considering the thickness of the wear pad or not. When I was racing, the ...

1 week ago
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RE: Engine Removal

I think I may have left the nut on one side, and then gently tapped on the nut with a drift to move it all the way out. It has been a while since I h...

6 months ago
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RE: Engine Removal

@rojid Any rod or long screwdriver will do. Also, lifting the engine just a little to take weight off the pins will help free them.

6 months ago
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RE: Engine Removal

@rojid I think the straps are 2 feet long (I don't have them anymore), called axle straps and available at stores like etrailer.com. yes

6 months ago
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RE: Engine Removal

I think I have done it both ways, and I don't think it is critical, but use your best judgement on what you think is safe and secure. Here are a coup...

6 months ago
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RE: Engine Removal

A slide hammer is not needed to pull the engine. A long screwdriver or brass drift, and sometimes lifting the engine slightly to remove stress on the...

7 months ago
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RE: Baseline setup Questions

I believe the bar uses a 2 inch spacer beneath a 2 inch bar to provide clearance of something, perhaps the exhaust, when measuring the rear drop heigh...

7 months ago
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RE: In car radio

Yes, it can be done fairly easily using the SW4 steering wheel that comes with an SR3XX. I did it, but I forgot where I plugged the radio talk harnes...

1 year ago
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RE: Recommended Engine and GDU oil

That is not exactly what was said by Spring Mountain Racing (Powertec America). What was said, is that 15W60 is now required for Haybusa RPE engines ...

1 year ago
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RE: SR3 RSX Front diffuser repair attempt #2

I ruined a front diffuser in a couple of laps last month, very similar to yours from the looks of it. The cause was from all of the rivets that secur...

1 year ago
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RE: How to remove front wishbone ball bearing

Pegasus auto racing has spherical bearings of different sizes in SAE and metric. I purchased mine from a dealer for $60. I would suggest getting the...

1 year ago
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RE: How to remove front wishbone ball bearing

Mine was pressed in pretty tight. I used the correct sized socket, and pressed it out using a vice. I think I may have used two sockets -- one on ea...

1 year ago
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RE: Toe Out set up questions

Probably that is just the way the SR3 drives then because I distinctly remember my first day in an SR3 when it hunted on the straights, but afterwards...

1 year ago
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RE: Toe Out set up questions

@jeff-alton I messed that up a little. I don't know what 2 degrees is unless I do the trigonometry. The factory suggested setup is 2mm toe out/in...

1 year ago
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RE: SR3 Gear Change Actuator Bearing Removal

@rjbender Hi Rod. I have never serviced my actuator, and one option would be to replace the entire unit if it is giving you trouble. With steel r...

1 year ago
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