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RE: Adding preload to shocks

@schneller Ron, A couple quick stories during my break from pre season prep on my SR3: Story 1 involves a good race driver and new SR3. The driver complained of oversteer during trail brake at tur...

In forum Suspension setup and Handling discussion

2 years ago
RE: Adding preload to shocks

@rjbender Rod, what is your opinion on making all of the ride height and corner weight adjustments with pushrods only (for Radicals that have adjustable pushrods all four corners)?

In forum Suspension setup and Handling discussion

2 years ago
RE: Adding preload to shocks

On my car or any car, if I hold too much brake while turning in or even off the throttle for certain type of turns like the esses at COTA, I can spin. But this is driving error. Also if the bias is ...

In forum Suspension setup and Handling discussion

2 years ago
RE: Adding preload to shocks

@schneller You are welcome. I think I misunderstood your question, but it looks like you are on the right track. I should add that if your car has fixed length pushrods in the rear, it is correct...

In forum Suspension setup and Handling discussion

2 years ago
RE: Adding preload to shocks

Yes, exactly. Well it depends on the geometry of the chassis. If the corner you are adjusting is light, then maybe not very much. If it is heavy, then a lot. Imagine a table that has a three leg...

In forum Suspension setup and Handling discussion

2 years ago
RE: Latest Radical Parts and Tool Catalogs

These are super nice drawings. Not only are the parts shown with highlighted links from the parts and their part number and vice versa, but the location of the parts is clearly illustrated. For exam...

In forum General Discussion

2 years ago
RE: TPMS sensors

My SR3 has TPMS and I have used it one day at the track, and then not again. They are great on my public roads cars and even trailers, but I feel they are less than useless on the track because: - se...

In forum How To / DIY Discussions

2 years ago
RE: Baseline setup

@e-j-scott I have not driven an SR8, but on my SR3 I like and use the factory settings for ride height, rake, camber, tow. At the track it is easy to fine tune tire pressure, damper, and wing. So I...

In forum General Discussion

2 years ago
RE: Intrax shocks: Any alternative places to service them?

Old thread but still relevant. Spring mountain referred me to O'leary Motorsports (olearymotorsports.com). Good price and very fast turnaround. My shocks came back labeled, nice and clean, and with...

In forum General Discussion

2 years ago
RE: Performance and Cost Comparison for Radical SR3

@tmpoquette Most often it is a forward gear only, and sometimes a forward gear with crown gear. If bearings are worn, then those should be replaced and seals as needed but I have not yet seen slop...

In forum General Discussion

2 years ago
RE: Radical Cup

I believe yes the RS is allowed in Radical Cup; the 2023-Radical-Cup-Scrutineering-Guide-SR3 covers each SR3 model. The Radical Cup regulations are difficult to find now; they are here: RC Regulat...

In forum General Discussion

2 years ago
RE: Performance and Cost Comparison for Radical SR3

Yesterday I was planning to send my broken engine to Spring Mountain, so I called them to check their schedule, lead time, and to get a rough estimate after explaining the condition and circumstances....

In forum General Discussion

2 years ago
RE: first ever big technical problem - lost shifts, compressor pressure etc.

I beg your pardon -- upon close inspection the blipper tubing on my SR3 is wrapped in heat shield. It is such a snug fit that I did not notice it.

In forum General Discussion

2 years ago
RE: Performance and Cost Comparison for Radical SR3

I drained the oil today and I will begin to remove the engine and GDU. The oil plug magnet had several metal bits on it, and a couple 3mm x 5mm pieces of flat metal were found in the drained oil. Al...

In forum General Discussion

2 years ago
RE: Performance and Cost Comparison for Radical SR3

An update to this story and my belief on 1500 RPE engine refresh schedule ... I took the car to the track today to let a few friends drive it. They did well, but on the third 30 minute track sessio...

In forum General Discussion

2 years ago
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