John Parsons
John Parsons
@parsonsj
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Joined: October 3, 2018 11:53 am
Last seen: June 8, 2025 1:58 pm
Topics: 47 / Replies: 610
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RE: Hi speec brake rotor caliper seal

@whatthefalk44 I'll bet that included new ceramic pistons as well. That was my experience, anyway.

4 years ago
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RE: Hankook F200 slick tire pressure

I use 28 hot on my SR8. That's 20-24 cold in my area (Florida USA).

4 years ago
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RE: Front splitter/diffuser wear pads - any alternatives?

My SR8 RS wear pads need replacing, but all are fastened in place with rivets. I'm no help, other than to observe that this is where a good Radical de...

4 years ago
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RE: Normal running temperatures

@rlm-dan Thanks for that idea. My water pump is powered via an ECUMaster PMU16 and can be controlled via an override switch or by the ECU, all managed...

4 years ago
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RE: Painting or powder coating wheels

Yes, that was a real puzzler. It was a silver powder-coat, and maybe it was just too shiny for the adhesive, or somehow collected extra brake heat or ...

4 years ago
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RE: Painting or powder coating wheels

I had powder-coated wheels on my Corvette, and I couldn't keep adhesive wheel weights on. I sent them back to Forgeline (the mfr), and they re-finishe...

4 years ago
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RE: SR8 Chassis 42 Build

@joep Joe, AFAIK, the suspensions are identical, other than larger driveshafts and different springs. I'm not sure the shocks are different -- they ...

4 years ago
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RE: New "Ask Phil" question about SR8 Tuning.

I think Josh needs a new MoTeC ECU in that car. 🙂

4 years ago
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RE: Normal running temperatures

@rlm-dan I've indirectly put in a thermostat in mine -- I'm using ECT as a variable to turn on (and off) the coolant pump and fan. However, it still t...

4 years ago
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RE: Running E85 in small %

Yes the GTX gas will be fine. Keep in mind that adding ethanol is an inexpensive way to increase octane. GT Plus is rated at 104, GT is 100, and GT...

4 years ago
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RE: SR8 Chassis 42 Build

@joep Sounds like you're on the right path. The engine and gearbox are held in place by the bellhousing and front mounts, and some SR8s have a bump...

4 years ago
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RE: SR8 Chassis 42 Build

@joep Have you got any preliminary measurements about how to package the K24 and a gearbox? I always that moving the dry sump tank out of the bellho...

4 years ago
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RE: Sebring Radical cup - anyone going?

I'm going to see if I can make it. Looks like it overlaps with the Creventic/Hankook 24hour race.

4 years ago
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RE: Axle boot clamps/tool?

Nice work Dan! I'm still digging around looking for my stack. It's here somewhere... @raider89

4 years ago
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RE: Wheel speed sensor

@meatman Josh -- you should get in touch with Colin Harmer at Creative Motorsports Solutions. He's helped me several times over the years with Stack...

4 years ago
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