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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 stewards had a 40mm measuring device which they woul...

In forum General Discussion

2 months ago
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 have done an engine swap on an SR3.

In forum How To / DIY Discussions

8 months ago
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.

In forum How To / DIY Discussions

8 months ago
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

In forum How To / DIY Discussions

8 months ago
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 couple of pictures: Attachment : engine 2.jpg ...

In forum How To / DIY Discussions

8 months ago
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 engine cradle pins works well. A gentle push or ...

In forum How To / DIY Discussions

8 months ago
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 height. Yes, the measurement is is taken from the bott...

In forum Suspension setup and Handling discussion

9 months ago
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 harness, and I no longer have my car to reference. IIRC...

In forum General Discussion

1 year ago
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 with the X input shaft upgrade. Before this upgra...

In forum Getting Started

1 year ago
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 secure the tow hook to the crash box had sheered off, a...

In forum How To / DIY Discussions

1 year ago
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 bearing from a Radical dealer so that you know yo...

In forum SR3 Specific Discussions

1 year ago
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 each side, with a smaller socket pressing on the bea...

In forum SR3 Specific Discussions

1 year ago
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 and until this day I don't even notice it. I sus...

In forum Suspension setup and Handling discussion

1 year ago
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 for front/rear which is how I have always set mine.

In forum Suspension setup and Handling discussion

1 year ago
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 roller and spherical bearings that are held in place ...

In forum How To / DIY Discussions

1 year ago
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