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RE: Compressor Receiver Water Drain Interval

@rjbender Great info. Thanks Rod!

In forum How To / DIY Discussions

3 years ago
RE: Bearing failure

I asked Spring Mountain 1) if the upgrade and new oil spec extends the service interval and 2) whether 15W-60 would benefit engines without the input shaft upgrade. Answer is "no" on 1) -- service int...

In forum SR3 Specific Discussions

3 years ago
RE: Bearing failure

I just received my 1500 refresh back from Spring Mountain today. Inside is a memo that says "This engine has been fitted with the updated input shaft. This engine MUST now be run with MOTUL 300V 4T ...

In forum SR3 Specific Discussions

3 years ago
RE: Replacing discs DIY?

Yes, you have it right. You may be able to get a wrench in there to hold the hub bolt nuts, but it is easier if you remove the uprights. Posted by: @rojid There's not enough gap between the bottom...

In forum How To / DIY Discussions

3 years ago
RE: Quickest way to change balance?

Rake plays a significant role in the understeer/oversteer characteristics. More positive rake (when rear ride height is greater than front) results in less understeer or more oversteer at high speeds...

In forum Suspension setup and Handling discussion

3 years ago
RE: Replacing discs DIY?

Hmm, another misprint? The factory does not safety-wire the hat to disc bolts at least on the newer cars because the bolts are fastened with a lock nut on the other side. If these were threaded into...

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3 years ago
RE: Replacing discs DIY?

@charleyhradicalsportscarregistry-com Hi Charley. I am pretty sure this is a misprint. WISKO says that if you torque the hub bolts to 80 foot-pounds they will strip. In a following page on that ma...

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3 years ago
RE: Anyone with Radical Rental Prices

It might be helpful to unpack what you are receiving for the 8K. I can estimate some of the prices in USD which might be similar to UK prices. set of new Hankook C52 compound slicks $1500. (low use ...

In forum General Discussion

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

Posted by: @bld One on the trans side failed in 3 hours. Wow. I stand corrected.

In forum How To / DIY Discussions

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

Posted by: @bld I use 3/8" band width hose clamps That might be your problem -- the grooves in the tripod cup housing are for 7mm clamps. You are using 9.5mm wide clamps which is not the original c...

In forum How To / DIY Discussions

3 years ago
RE: Strange transmission behavior and then

You can download the Life ECU data to check for trips.

In forum SR3 Specific Discussions

3 years ago
RE: Strange transmission behavior and then

This must be a difficult one because nobody has answered yet. I have no idea myself, but I am interested in knowing the cause(s) when you are able to diagnose the trouble. I have had a leaky airbox...

In forum SR3 Specific Discussions

3 years ago
RE: How does one go about crating and freighting an engine?

@gabriel I am sorry, I do not. I referred to my other SR3 several times during the install. I am away this weekend racing (not Radical), but if you have some specific requests I can post pictures n...

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

@rjbender Rod I am using run time but you make a good point. The manual says "every 10 hours of running" which probably means in gear and rolling. I have heard of more frequent driveshaft failures...

In forum How To / DIY Discussions

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

Tripod joint greasing tool. Fits snugly over the roller joint, has a grease gun fitting on the back. Attachment : image.png

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3 years ago
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