I Got One

[abailey]

Finally managed to arrange for the disposal of my R500 and acquisition of a 1300 Supersport SR3. Picked it up yesterday and did a track day at Combe today. Phenomenal machine, so different to the 7. I think it will take me some while and tuition to learn to drive it properly!

First impressions are that it does not have the same exsplosive acceleration as the R500 but the aero and chassis dynamics and brakes are more than compensation for this. Had a couple of 'moments' but it seems easy (touching wood) to catch a wayward tail. I felt at home in the car very quickly although I must say that it is pretty hard work to drive quickly as the steering is quite heavy and everything seems to happen at a rather frantic pace. I will get used to it I'm sure, but I was seriously knackered at the end of the day!

[AndrewD]

Hi Andrew

Congrats! Sounds like you're very pleased, please tell more about how different you think it is to drive as you get more experience out of it!

My 1500 SR3 SS arrives off the production line next week, so I'm extremely envious you've got yours already! Where did you find it, was it a factory car? Options? Spares?

Andrew

[garyd]

andrew,differant is'nt it! You will get tuned in pretty quick but you will need to get down the gym!

[garyd]

andrew,differant is'nt it! You will get tuned in pretty quick but you will need to get down the gym!

[AndrewD]

Down the gym?!

[abailey]

My car is a red 1300cc Supersport. Pretty much bare bones spec. with just lights and passenger 6 point as add-ons. I have wets and slicks. There are a few things I will get Radical to do at some point. Initial shopping list is:-

- Gear drive oil cooler
- Rear undertray
- Brake bias adjuster

Dave, bet you cannot wait to get your hands on yours. What trackdays have you booked in the near future, it would be good to meet up at one. I think that I will try to book a bedford day with RMA quite soon as this is in my view simply the best place to explore cars handling in relative safety.

Think you are all right about the gym! Oh dear...

[dannylt]

Why did you change the mind about gear oil cooler? Rear undertray to keep engine clean? Sounds fantastic! Mine arrives next week too, so excited.

Definitely love to do Bedford too. Currently have Anglesey, Folembray and Snetterton lined up. When is the Bedford RMA day?

danny

[daved6]

From memory I believe that the next RMA circuit club day at Bedford is on the 12th April which is a Saturday, I should be doing this in my SR3 as well if all goes well with my engine conversion.

Dave

[alec dudfield]

Hi Andrew,

Glad to hear you have a new Radical.

We have found the steering heavy on cars in the past, you may want to check the rack adjustment, sometimes goes a little tight, also consider inserting a roll pin under the gaiters so they vent easier.

Good Luck

Alec

[abailey]

Hi chaps. Thanks for all the encouraging and helpful words. Danny, I did not change my mind about the oil cooler. I bought my car 'used' so I inherited the spec. The additions would be to allow the car to run longer without me worriying about the gear oil getting too hot. I understand that the rear undertray helps with aerodynamic downforce (as well as keeping the engine cleaner) and the bias adjuster is pretty much essential for wet conditions I would think. Oh and I will need to add a cockpit cover as I have an open trailer!

Alec, I am new to Radicals and something of a mechanical ignoramus I'm afraid. Could you tell me how I adjust the steering rack and please explain what you mean by the 'insert roll pin under the gaters etc.' suggestion?

Cheers all. Andrew

[dannylt]

daved6 said: ... I should be doing this in my SR3 as well if all goes well with my engine conversion.
Dave

What engine are you converting to?