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: Replacing discs DIY?

Yes, at least swap out the nuts (they have distorted threads that wear each time you tighten them). Howerver, I think Radical sells the whole kit with...

3 years ago
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RE: RXC conversion possible?

@bill-snead I think the best advice would be to sell the existing car and find the one you want. If you were to bring it to my shop, that's what I'd e...

3 years ago
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RE: First 6hr Service on SR10 - Lessons Learned

@bld Yes, I've found the GKN grease to be similar to the Red Line CV-2 that I use. It's light and soft, not heavy and sticky.

3 years ago
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RE: SR3XX 1500cc oil cooler spec?

@meatman @gabriel That's too bad -- fluid to fluid heat transfer is more efficient than fluid to air. Anyway, BAT might still be worth a call, if you'...

3 years ago
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RE: SR3XX 1500cc oil cooler spec?

@gabriel Does the SR3 use a water to oil cooler? If so, then you will probably find what you're looking for here (if you're in the US): Laminova Oil...

3 years ago
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SR8 personal best at Sebring

This year was pretty unremarkable -- I lost the clutch my first weekend in January, but after I replaced it all was well the rest of the spring. The c...

3 years ago
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RE: First 6hr Service on SR10 - Lessons Learned

@raider89 Right! If you read the actual procedure (from one of the guides here in the Resource Library), it says nothing about working grease through ...

3 years ago
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RE: First 6hr Service on SR10 - Lessons Learned

@davidf Seems like the tool can be a real time-saver over my method of working the grease into place via hand. My guess is that the SR10 and SR8 use t...

3 years ago
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RE: First 6hr Service on SR10 - Lessons Learned

I'll defend Radical for once: the upper BJ bolt is 7/16" in diameter, and the bolt head is 5/8" across the flats. 🙂 On the grease, I use Red Line C...

3 years ago
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RE: Compressor Receiver Water Drain Interval

@rjbender That's gotta be the cleanest Radical sidepod interior I've ever seen!

3 years ago
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RE: New Member Florida

I live in Orlando, but I actually live to drive at Sebring. 🙂 Looks like you're having a great time! @gordon513

3 years ago
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RE: Help with data problems on new Radical

How is your GPS module connected? In mine, AiM had me connect the GPS08/09 to the camera base module, rather than to the CAN expansion module. Is that...

3 years ago
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RE: wheel torque...talk

I just hit it hard with 18v 1/2 drive impact gun (mine's a Ridgid). Then I mark the wheels and check after each session. Remember to never torque th...

3 years ago
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RE: Used Tires

Raising this up. I got my set in two days! Thanks David!

3 years ago
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RE: SR3 RSX Oil Temp Sensor Failure and GDU Temp Sensor Install...

@rjbender Here's another link to that sensor (same color too): Bosch Temperature Sensor - Race Spec (racespeconline.com) Note that it's available ...

3 years ago
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