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RE: F1 Style Halo / Center protection @bird I think we are on the same topic. The uprights begin to overheat when the bearings start to go bad. In the steel uprights I am pretty sure it is not possible to swap just the bearing whereas ... |
In forum Safety Gear Discussion |
2 years ago |
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RE: Adding preload to shocks @parsonsj Hi John. It was a really fun week. Turn 7 is good because you want to drive deep into that brake zone, and if you overshoot there is plenty of run off. Turn 10 is my favorite for settin... |
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RE: F1 Style Halo / Center protection @bird I don’t recall the exact explanation, but I asked Jonathan from Group A racing the same question. He believes it is better to stay with the original steel uprights because of overall cost and ... |
In forum Safety Gear Discussion |
2 years ago |
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RE: F1 Style Halo / Center protection Pardon me for jumping in … No, a self modification of the chassis for halo on an SR3 RSX is not permitted for Radical Cup racing. The provision for halo update to the RSX chassis requires refitting... |
In forum Safety Gear Discussion |
2 years ago |
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RE: Adding preload to shocks So definitely move bias forward. Turn 7 and 10 are full threshold braking, high pressure but 10 a little softer pressure than 7. I am braking at the 3 marker for turn 7. I can go a little deeper, b... |
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RE: Adding preload to shocks @parsonsj At Sebring I checked my bias after a dry race; I was at 63%. In another race which began with a very light rain that resulted in a little less grip than dry, I started with a bias of 60%... |
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RE: TPMS sensors The type that Aim sells is a poor design and prone to air leaks in my experience. Attachment : image.png I have used this type on the track, truck, and on my trailer, and I have lost... |
In forum How To / DIY Discussions |
2 years ago |
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RE: Adding preload to shocks I did a ride height reset and complete setup yesterday. Mine was off by 166/196 pounds in the front/rear corners. I split the adjustment evenly between all four pushrods, never touching the damper s... |
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RE: Spare bolt / fasteners / parts @fsts2k I am glad that I could help. McMaster has a lot of the rivets for the car. Here is one that I found from a past order: High-Strength Blind Rivets for Soft Materials5/32" Diameter, for 0.3... |
In forum General Discussion |
2 years ago |
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RE: Spare bolt / fasteners / parts @fsts2k I checked some past Belmetric orders. I think, but unsure, that 16mm length M6 screws are most common, followed by 12mm M6. I also think these are common lengths (12mm & 16mm) for M5.... |
In forum General Discussion |
2 years ago |
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RE: Adding preload to shocks @parsonsj Hi John. I have to look at my data for the percentage, but 60% sounds familiar. Sitting in the car, you can set your initial bias, but generally you want tune the bias on the track so tha... |
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RE: Spare bolt / fasteners / parts I looked at some of my Belmetric orders, and I used grade 12.9 for M5 and M6 bolts. 10.9 for M8. Honestly, I don't really know what is required but for the smaller screws they are all 12.9 at Belmet... |
In forum General Discussion |
2 years ago |
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RE: Spare bolt / fasteners / parts The suspension bushing bolts and nuts are 3/8-24 size. I bought 40 of the nylon insert locknuts from McMaster, grade 8. part number 90630A155. |
In forum General Discussion |
2 years ago |
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RE: Spare bolt / fasteners / parts @fsts2k Hi Kevin. What model and year Radical did you purchase? I am familiar with SR3 only. The fasteners you need depends on how much work you plan on doing yourself and how you drive. The ma... |
In forum General Discussion |
2 years ago |
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RE: Adding preload to shocks Yes, for a typical turn in, I stand on the brakes initially, and then I am coming off of the brakes as the brake zone ends, still holding some amount of trail brake as I turn in, and then completely o... |
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