SR3RS question(s)

[pcw54]

I'm new to Radical and will most likely have a bunch of questions for the pro's in here.

First off, does anyone know this car? One of the last production 2012 cars, Dec build, delivered Feb 2013:

Previous owner's name: Kyri Antoniou
Any background on owner/car?

Also, other than the air jacks that come on this car, what do folks use to their lift cars?

Thanks!

[splitpin]

Looks like Radical just sold it, so can't they answer whatever you want to know? - including its special and magical gel coat that is apparently white but looks amazingly like black (complete with yet another copy of ROC's 2010 colour scheme )

http://www.radicalsportscars.com/uk/approvedused/d...

[pcw54]

splitpin said:

Looks like Radical just sold it, so can't they answer whatever you want to know? - including its special and magical gel coat that is apparently white but looks amazingly like black (complete with yet another copy of ROC's 2010 colour scheme )

http://www.radicalsportscars.com/uk/approvedused/d...

A wonderful attempt at an informative and welcoming response to my very first post on this forum? Thank you.

Am I mistaken for asking these questions in what I thought represented an unbiased and well informed forum...??


For the record, yes it is the car from Radical, yes I have purchased it and yes it is being shipped to my home in the colonies (Canada)..

Edited by pcw54 on Saturday 6th December 13:33

[BertBert]

Can't answer the question on car or owner but to lift it you use a standard low entry quick lift race jack. There is a chassis member at the rear and you have to get it under a long way at the front so it's under a cross member. It will scrape the splitter.

We are a friendly bunch on here. Don't mind Trev he's just a bit grumpy. Probably an age thing

Bert

[double d racing]

Two short pieces of wood, about 20mm - 30mm thick, with a chamfered edge will raise the front wheels, so as to allow much easier entry for low jack. Once you've established where the cross member is the mark the jack accordingly.
Rear can be lifted with same jack ( not at the same time before anyone comments ). There is a tube ( jacking point ) that hangs down from the subframe. You can also use a low level trolley jack. Depending what kit you have it may be helpful to trim a piece off the rear jacking point to give more clearance.
Cheers
David

[double d racing]

Also a set of collapsible ( or rigid ) axle stands once you've got it in the air.
http://www.sealey.co.uk/PLPageBuilder.asp?id=20&am...

[pcw54]

Great tips, gives me something to go on! Thanks folks!

[BertBert]

there is a little care to be exercised with the quick lift. Due to its geometry it moves longitudinally, so if one end of the car is up in the air and on stands and the car can't move, just be a little careful with the jack slipping.

DD's tip on raising the front is good. Depends on front ride height. The splitter is not that unhappy with the jack going under without the front raised as is had the skid plate too to protect it. If the rear is up though, you won't get the jack under the front without lifting the front a bit though.

Bert

[splitpin]

BertBert said:

We are a friendly bunch on here. Don't mind Trev he's just a bit grumpy. Probably an age thing

Bert

Never start the second paragraph of a BertBert post with a lie Graham

Wasn't intended to be grumpy .......... have you totally lost your sense of humour like the OP? That'll probably be an age thing and like me you would know No wonder Daniel Craig keeps getting the part.

What I meant was that as Radical only made it in Dec 12, delivered it in Feb 13 and appreciably less than two years later they have taken it back in and resold it, I think it highly likely indeed that they will know every who, what and when as far as any events or issues that it has occasioned over that short period are concerned, hence my suggestion that they be asked; personally I would have wished to know all of that (chapter and verse) before buying it, wouldn't you?

And if the jacks are staying on the car (and surely the fact that it is a 1340 suggests maximising PTW is certainly not a priority) why would one choose to frig about with QLs etc?

Edited by splitpin on Monday 8th December 16:01

[pcw54]

splitpin said:

Never start a post with a lie Graham

Wasn't intended to be grumpy .......... have you totally lost your sense of humour like the OP? That'll probably be an age thing and like me you would know No wonder Daniel Craig keeps getting the part.

What I meant was that as Radical only made it in Dec 12, delivered it in Feb 13 and appreciably less than two years later they have taken it back in and resold it, I think it highly likely indeed that they will know every who, what and when as far as any events or issues that it has occasioned over that short period are concerned, hence my suggestion that they be asked; personally I would have wished to know all of that (chapter and verse) before buying it, wouldn't you?

And if the jacks are staying on the car (and surely the fact that it is a 1340 suggests maximising PTW is certainly not a priority) why would one choose to frig about with QLs etc?

First off Trev, if I may call you Trev, never assume. It only serves to make an..... well I'm sure you know the rest!

Not sure why you continue to "assume" I haven't asked and received info about the car from Radical directly.... before I posed the same question here as a first post. I merely thought I might ask for unbiased intel in here... not this!

Also curious why you feel a need to apply the term "lie" to my question? Rather harsh and unnecessary.

Further, no loss of humour here. Perhaps I lack an appreciation to your use of that lowest form of humour.... sarcasm, as it applies to my sincere attempt for information.

Thanks for clearing this up Trev... yet again.

[RadicalAndy]

Hi,

I think thats one of my old cars. if you can confirm the chassis no (as I've had a few) I'll let you know.

Thanks

Andy.

[splitpin]

pcw54 said:

Also curious why you feel a need to apply the term "lie" to my question? Rather harsh and unnecessary.

I wasn't, it was directed at BB with the usual tongue in cheek, but as you are clearly apparently rather a xxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxx xx xxx xxxx, I will edit my post accordingly to remove the lack of clarity for which I sincerely and ever so humbly apologise.

Grumpy and sarcastic, that'll do nicely, I'll happily settle for that.

Enjoy your car when it arrives.

[pcw54]

RadicalAndy said:

Hi,

I think thats one of my old cars. if you can confirm the chassis no (as I've had a few) I'll let you know.

Thanks

Andy.

Thanks Andy, it's chassis 809.

[pcw54]

splitpin said:

I wasn't, it was directed at BB with the usual tongue in cheek, but as you are clearly apparently rather a xxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxx xx xxx xxxx, I will edit my post accordingly to remove the lack of clarity for which I sincerely and ever so humbly apologise.

Grumpy and sarcastic, that'll do nicely, I'll happily settle for that.

Enjoy your car when it arrives.

Your apology however intended, is accepted with equal sincerity and humility, you xxxxx xxxxx xx xxxxxx.

[RadicalAndy]

Hi,

Sorry its not one of mine. Enjoy the car anyway!

Thanks

Andy.

[splitpin]

pcw54 said:

Your apology however intended, is accepted with equal sincerity and humility, you xxxxx xxxxx xx xxxxxx.

Fair Play

Like I said enjoy your new car when it arrives, you'll soon be totally hooked.

If you have any more questions, I shall act like a grown-up next time. We were all newbies once.

Trev

[double d racing]

With all this love and kisses I'm feeling quite emotional......
To add to Bert's ( quite correct ) longitudinal bit..
Run car up onto small wood bits if needed.
Lift front with low level jack.
Put axle stands under front. ( see note below )
Lift rear up with normal trolley jack - check the front is not moving off the axle stands as you lift.
Use rear axle stands
If you put the axle stands on the hubs watch out for metal to metal contact, damaging the threads...use a bit of rag etc.
Last but not least, if you plan to take the rear tray off do it FIRST, as it may foul the axle stands...

Hope that helps

love and kisses, david
XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX x XX

[pcw54]

double d racing said:

With all this love and kisses I'm feeling quite emotional......
To add to Bert's ( quite correct ) longitudinal bit..
Run car up onto small wood bits if needed.
Lift front with low level jack.
Put axle stands under front. ( see note below )
Lift rear up with normal trolley jack - check the front is not moving off the axle stands as you lift.
Use rear axle stands
If you put the axle stands on the hubs watch out for metal to metal contact, damaging the threads...use a bit of rag etc.
Last but not least, if you plan to take the rear tray off do it FIRST, as it may foul the axle stands...

Hope that helps

love and kisses, david
XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX x XX

Aw David, the emotional (and informational) outpouring is beyond my wildest expectations!

Trev and I just got off on the wrong foot, I expect in real life we'd have much in common! All good now.

Thanks for the additional feedback! Everything is being duly noted and emotions aside.... sincerely appreciated.

FYI I've been in direct communication with the original owner. He's also a newbie, who got his feet wet learning this car at track days under the care and maintenance of Radical UK for a total of 17 hours engine/chassis time. He plans to move on to racing in a larger displacement Radical.

Man hugs...
Peter