DavidF
DavidF
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Joined: September 26, 2020 10:31 am
Last seen: September 21, 2025 4:33 pm
Topics: 13 / Replies: 384
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RE: The little things

I usually just go by max pressure instead of tire temperature because both will be different based on track and weather. It is somewhat inexact, but ...

2 years ago
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RE: The little things

Ugh, I apologize. I am so conditioned to measuring drop heights that I thought your drawing and question referred to that. I see that you understand...

2 years ago
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RE: The little things

Edit: disregard for gen 1 & 2 SR3 The measuring points are directly under the high point of the tires for front and rear. Note that the ba...

2 years ago
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RE: The little things

@meatman I run factory camber and factory settings for everything as the starting place for each event, then make minor adjustments in the damp...

2 years ago
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RE: The little things

Damper settings can make a dramatic difference in handling. I was at Sebring earlier this year and I was bouncing in the braking zone on two turns, c...

2 years ago
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RE: The little things

One tweak you can do which is very easy is to pump out all of the fuel in your car before a session, and add just what you need to finish the session....

2 years ago
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RE: The little things

Good question, and a very deep topic. The short answer is driver plus car setup. It makes a huge difference in lap times with a well setup car versu...

2 years ago
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RE: How to adjust the spring collars?

Use a coilover spanner wrench with the car lifted and springs unloaded to adjust preload. I use a Joe's Racing spanner wrench. Note that adjust...

2 years ago
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RE: 'Upgraded' Spark Plug Leads

Hi Rod, On my SR3 XX, I had one bad wire after just 25 hours run time. The metal circular conductor that attaches to the coil or the plug (cannot r...

2 years ago
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RE: Bleeding the brakes

It must be good stuff. When you do bleed, do you notice any tiny bubbles? For Radical, I have always used the Motul RBF 660. I always see two to fo...

2 years ago
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RE: Bleeding the brakes

That is what I meant. I mispoke. If the pedal went all the way to the floor you would have little or no braking. I was at the track last weeke...

2 years ago
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RE: Bleeding the brakes

The spec from the owner's manual is Motul RBF 660. I would use that, starting with a full flush. The lifing schedule on master cylinder is 8000 km. ...

2 years ago
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RE: URGENT: SR3XX with 1500 - Fuel PR issue

You are probably headed home by now, so the urgency may have passed. The suggestions on pumping out would be the same thing I would do first. If you...

3 years ago
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RE: Ear clamp alternatives

For crimping tool, I use Knipex brand for $22. Works well and inexpensive. Knipex Tools 10 98 i220 8.75" Ear Clamp Pliers, Front Jaw Only

3 years ago
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RE: Video on how to change Gear Ratio sets in the SR3 Gear Drive Unit (GDU)

@rojid Good that you caught that so the metal pieces do not stay inside. It has happened to me. I don't know if there is a reason this happens ot...

3 years ago
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