Silverstone national setup

[AndrewD]

Any experiences of what tends to work for an SR3 round here, with quick places like Copse and slower Brooklands, Luffield etc?

Thanks

[nildram]

I can't speak specifically for the SR3, but I'd say the following. Because Silverstone is flat and not very bumpy, you can wind the shocks right up (and go for stiffer springs). So if you start with that in mind and work on getting the car right for the slow corners (particularly Luffield), you should find it's good enough through the fast corners too.

[alec dudfield]

Andrew,

I would reccomend starting at factory settings paying close attention to wheel alignment.
The circuit is abrasive and will eat front outside tyres if you arent careful.
Do not focus on car 'tweaking' at the expense of driving technique. Do get some sample data if you run Pi, do talk to a decent SR3 racer and ask for advice.
Do not ask everyone it will get confusing.

If you want a .dat file for Pi I will happily send you one.

Good luck.

kind regards,

Alec

[AndrewD]

Alec

Many thanks. I'd love a look at a .dat file

Best email to [e-mail]

Andrew

[nigel greensall]

Hi Andrew

Good to hear you are enjoying your SR3, e-mail me anytime and i'll send you the set-up i use if that helps.

Good luck

Nigel

[evoactive]

This might also be of interest...

Radical Racing Bulletin No. 4 2005

Silverstone Testing

As mentioned in previous bulletins there is no general testing on the Friday prior to our race meeting at Silverstone – in fact there is no general test whatsoever after March 18th until after our race. Therefore I have managed to organise a Radical exclusive Test day incorporating 2 hours of Trackday for Sunday March 20th.

The day will be run as two separate events:-

1) There will be 2 hours of open pit lane testing available in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon.

2) There will be two hours of Trackday driving around the middle part of the day.

To take part in the Testing you must have a current MSA Race Licence and is open to Radical cars only. The session will be run to normal test session rules and a maximum of 42 cars will be allowed on the circuit at any point in time.

The Trackday session will be run under the usual trackday rules and is open to any make of car. During this time if you have a Radical SR3 or SR4 and would like to take passenger rides you will be able to do so but will have to register for this event separately from the test event.

The costs of this event are:

Test Session:
2 × 2 Hour Open Pit Lane £350.00 + VAT

Track Session:
2 × 1 Hour Open Pit Lane £125.00 +VAT

To book:
Please phone Amanda on 01733 331717 ext. 201 between 10.00am and 15.00pm daily Or fax on 01733 264959 with you credit card details or email [e-mail].

Remember places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Yours in Racing

Amanda Abbott
Racing Co-ordinator

[AndrewD]

Thanks Roger.

I was planning on attending the test day on 18th March if it is still actually happening

[nildram]

Hi Andrew,

Looks like I ended up buying an SR3 myself, and will probably be coming out to play at Silverstone, so if you need any (honest) help or advice on the day, I'll happily oblige.

[AndrewD]

Couldn't keep away eh?!

I would be very grateful for any help and advice! My car is at the factory being fettled for latest regs (eg. extra fog light), but see you on 18th!

[nildram]

I won't be there on the 18th as my car will be in Spain. Besides, the Radical day is the 20th. Will probably see you on race day.

[evoactive]

Andrew,

To be honest you will probably be better off going on the 20th, as you will have full back up and all the Radical instructors will be there to help you. They'll drive you round, offer set up tips and sit alongside you.

>> Edited by evoactive on Monday 7th March 13:21

[AndrewD]

Cheers

The factory are supporting me so I guess I'll be going when they are, 20th does sound a better bet in some ways.