Running an SR1
Discussion
Hi guys,
Having returned my track-going E92 M3 back to standard and spent some time in a 280bhp Elise on track, I've well and truly got the lightweight track bug.
I have a budget of £20-30k for a track car, with one consideration being an SR1. The Radical seems like the best bang for buck, but seems like a bit more of an unknown compared to some of my other considerations like a Caterham or Elise/Exige. I realise the Radical is in a different league.
I'm curious what I'm letting myself in for, though. I hear various horror stories of them needing very specialist running, while others will say they just abuse theirs between 50 hour engine/box rebuilds.
Can I run it myself or am I going to hire someone to look after it on track days.
What can I expect to spend on consumables? Tyres, brakes etc?
Is there a resource somewhere for looking after radicals?
Cheers,
Mike.
Having returned my track-going E92 M3 back to standard and spent some time in a 280bhp Elise on track, I've well and truly got the lightweight track bug.
I have a budget of £20-30k for a track car, with one consideration being an SR1. The Radical seems like the best bang for buck, but seems like a bit more of an unknown compared to some of my other considerations like a Caterham or Elise/Exige. I realise the Radical is in a different league.
I'm curious what I'm letting myself in for, though. I hear various horror stories of them needing very specialist running, while others will say they just abuse theirs between 50 hour engine/box rebuilds.
Can I run it myself or am I going to hire someone to look after it on track days.
What can I expect to spend on consumables? Tyres, brakes etc?
Is there a resource somewhere for looking after radicals?
Cheers,
Mike.
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