I've been Radicall'd!!

I've been Radicall'd!!

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AndrewD

Original Poster:

7,537 posts

284 months

Saturday 18th January 2003
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Just ordered a new Radical SR3 Supersport, awesome bit of kit, and really looking forward to it arriving mid April. Hopefully shaken down and ready for Folembray!



It's the "silly" 252bhp one, with 70-odd bhp more than the one that beat the Zonda on Top Gear by several seconds. Of course, I need to learn to drive it properly now!

Joost

50 posts

261 months

Sunday 19th January 2003
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Congratulations!

It is a very nice and fast car!

MikeE

1,828 posts

284 months

Monday 20th January 2003
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Well done Andrew I look forward to plucking up the courage to hitch a passenger ride with you at Folembrey this time

Re. your comment about learning to drive it I'm currently investigating getting a days tuition from the likes of Don Palmer or similar. Can you recommend anyone else?

BTW Will you be keeping your trailer or buying a bigger one for the Radical?

cheers,
Mike.

lonman

262 posts

259 months

Monday 20th January 2003
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I'll be ready to get out of your way........

AndrewD

Original Poster:

7,537 posts

284 months

Monday 20th January 2003
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Cheers Joost & Mike!

Mike, I did the Don Palmer wet handling course a couple of years back via PH. Was great fun, and learned a lot. Don isn't running it any more, I believe because MIRA is now more difficult to access. But call him for a chat to make sure. Charlotte Osborne (Top Cats) is giving Gilly some track instruction and should be very good. I also met a guy at Oulton who races Radicals, I'll try and dig his number out, but he seemed really good and thorough.

I'll be selling the trailer to make way for a bigger one for the Radical. I'd like to sell it as part of the package with the car, but if change my mind would you be interested then?

AndrewD

Original Poster:

7,537 posts

284 months

Monday 20th January 2003
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lonman said: I'll be ready to get out of your way........


Hi Rob!

Glad to hear you're coming with a new toy! Would love to have a passenger ride (of course I'll reciprocate with the SR3). Doubt I'll have learned the car well enough to push it but it will be fun to see how different it is compared to the Caterham!

Andrew

MikeE

1,828 posts

284 months

Monday 20th January 2003
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AndrewD said: Cheers Joost & Mike!

Mike, I did the Don Palmer wet handling course a couple of years back via PH. Was great fun, and learned a lot. Don isn't running it any more, I believe because MIRA is now more difficult to access. But call him for a chat to make sure. Charlotte Osborne (Top Cats) is giving Gilly some track instruction and should be very good. I also met a guy at Oulton who races Radicals, I'll try and dig his number out, but he seemed really good and thorough.

I'll be selling the trailer to make way for a bigger one for the Radical. I'd like to sell it as part of the package with the car, but if change my mind would you be interested then?


I'm planning to trailer the Caterham to Folembrey this time which means I either need to hire, borrow or buy a trailer. If I were you I'd want to sell as one lot but if you don't then yes I would be interested in buying it (I assume it's a Brian James minno?)

I've already spoken to Don but am also researching some other options.....

Mike.

johno

8,417 posts

282 months

Monday 20th January 2003
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Andrew,

You booked Anglesey yet ? I have been out for some new pampers

Mark

AndrewD

Original Poster:

7,537 posts

284 months

Monday 20th January 2003
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Mark

Provisionally booked for 19 April, and will firm up booking when I get confirmation on delivery date!

Did you get the "snug'n'dry" ones?

johno

8,417 posts

282 months

Monday 20th January 2003
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Yes !



They come with Radical stickers unlike your Radical !

MikeE

1,828 posts

284 months

Tuesday 21st January 2003
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Andrew,

If you haven't done the final spec on the Radical yet you might be interested in this thread give me more power!!! - you can never have too much power

AndrewD

Original Poster:

7,537 posts

284 months

Tuesday 21st January 2003
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Cheers Mike!

I've chosen the 252bhp 1500cc. I think, for the time being, it is plenty quick enough. But when Radical bring out the 350bhp+ V8 later (which can bolt into the SR3 I've been told), well, who knows?! :eek!:

Andrew

jamesc

2,820 posts

284 months

Tuesday 21st January 2003
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I have the 1100 Clubsport and want to get an SR3 next year. Hope to be at the Radical day at Guadix; hopefully no Germans will be hogging the track. I remember the first time I saw the Radical at a 750MC meeting in 1997. The cars will be future classics.

James

nigel greensall

75 posts

255 months

Wednesday 22nd January 2003
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Hi Everyone

Just read the coments about needing tuition,if anyone wants help have a look on my web site www.nigelgreensall.com.

Tuition/racing is what i do for a living (better than a proper job !!) and i've raced Radical's since 1999 and agree they are brilliant !

Great site with interesting views !

Nigel

jamesc

2,820 posts

284 months

Wednesday 22nd January 2003
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Nigel, Are you attending the Radical day in Spain?

James

AndrewD

Original Poster:

7,537 posts

284 months

Wednesday 22nd January 2003
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Nigel, an error message page of some sort comes up when I click on the link to your page!
Andrew

MikeE

1,828 posts

284 months

Wednesday 22nd January 2003
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try .co.uk not .com

dannylt

1,906 posts

284 months

Wednesday 22nd January 2003
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Did this thread get moved from another area!?

Nigel - I'd definitely be interested in getting some tuition after a little while to familiarise. You're not coming along to Folembray too?

danny

nigel greensall

75 posts

255 months

Thursday 23rd January 2003
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Hi Folks

Sorry but a fault with my web site is causing problems so try www.fleetautogas.com/nigel.htm !

I hope this works ok !

I am testing at Guadix on the 14th to 16th Feb' but not confirmed yet for the Radical test on the 21st to 23rd.

Nigel

nigel greensall

75 posts

255 months

Thursday 23rd January 2003
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Hi Folks

Sorry but a fault with my web site is causing problems so try www.fleetautogas.com/nigel.htm !

I hope this works ok !

I am testing at Guadix on the 14th to 16th Feb' but not confirmed yet for the Radical test on the 21st to 23rd.

Nigel