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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
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...

In forum Suspension setup and Handling discussion

2 years ago
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
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
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...

In forum Suspension setup and Handling discussion

2 years ago
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%...

In forum Suspension setup and Handling discussion

2 years ago
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
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...

In forum Suspension setup and Handling discussion

2 years ago
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
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
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...

In forum Suspension setup and Handling discussion

2 years ago
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
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
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
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...

In forum Suspension setup and Handling discussion

2 years ago
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