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

@rjbender so i think i've got a leaky valve block... i've tightened the screws etc, put it back in car, ignition on... It pressurized up to 7 bar again (at least thats good news, no issues with compre...

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

@rjbender awesome, thanks. Ok so here's what i found.... - hole in tube... Attachment : PXL_20230804_165529626.jpg now i don't know if this was the initial cause of the problem, because the c...

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

so this happened: after about 2 laps...my first ever 2 laps in the dry at silverstone GP, a dream come true...........i started to lose downshifts. It was one or 2 at first, then it got worse. I ha...

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2 years ago
How to adjust the spring collars?

i need to adjust the preload on my front springs; i know there's a little grub screw but do i need some kind of special tool/key to rotate the collars? i have a similar thing on my road car to adjus...

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2 years ago
RE: Track videos

yeh i'm always frustrated 😀 - it's basically because i have to treat these final few hours of the day like qualifying runs; the problem is our cars are 10-25 seconds quicker than pretty much e...

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2 years ago
RE: Track videos

well, first time back on track in 2023 - a perfect day. Setup honed a little more, a shorter ratio (1 lower than factory standard), newer pads, and a lot more confidence to attack. Ended up doing 82 l...

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2 years ago
How to remove front cowling/cockpit bodywork?

alright folks i'm almost there with the prep! I Need to remove all the top bodywork so i can wrap the car properly. Does anyone have a method? I'm hoping it's straightforward...

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3 years ago
RE: Video on how to change Gear Ratio sets in the SR3 Gear Drive Unit (GDU)

@ntf3000 that little device worked perfectly, all for £15. However.......it turned out the whole problem was because my reversible torque wrench did not click in the other direction. Really....reall...

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3 years ago
RE: Ear clamp alternatives

@davidf they are definitely 7mm wide, it's a like for like part that came off the car and i checked the specs etc. looks like the part numbers are a bit different in the US maybe. thanks, i'll try th...

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3 years ago
Ear clamp alternatives

Even something which i thought would be a super simple job turns out to be a problem! I removed Oetiker ear clamps (15900005/15900007) off the driveshaft boots, and bought some replacement works exact...

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3 years ago
RE: Video on how to change Gear Ratio sets in the SR3 Gear Drive Unit (GDU)

@davidf haha right i'll give it another go then. dammit, that's what everyone has been saying, just use a rag. I've tried a tea towel and a microfibre cloth and both times i ended up just tearing thr...

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3 years ago
RE: Video on how to change Gear Ratio sets in the SR3 Gear Drive Unit (GDU)

@davidf well I got my angle grinder out and did the job. Cut off about half of the socket head, and that low profile drive adapter did the trick. The stumbling block I have now is stopping the gears ...

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3 years ago
RE: Video on how to change Gear Ratio sets in the SR3 Gear Drive Unit (GDU)

@davidf i'm now experiencing the problem of tightening these back up. did you also torque back to spec using a torque wrench + wobble extension? the problem i have is even if i milled the 42mm down, ...

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3 years ago
Decibel cans and noise reduction

I recently posted an 'ask radical' question, and hopefully their technical team will be able to provide some insight. It wouldn't bother me, but there's 1 track in the UK called bedford autodrome whi...

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3 years ago
RE: driveshaft repacking?

do i really need to bother cleaning and regreasing these.....the grease looks like new to me still! I guess i might as well as it's all out the car but even so. I'd rather spend an hour doing somethin...

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3 years ago
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