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Summary of Contents for Radical Sportscars SR3 RS
- Page 1 Radical Owners Handbook R a d i c a l S p o r t s c a r s . c o m...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Starting the engine Running-in Additional information Shake-down SR3 RS dimensions Bedding-in brakes Brake bias settings Notes Manual gear change Parts manual Paddle shift gear change SR3 RS Parts manual Driving technique Fuel Fuel filter Preparing your Radical Centre-lock hub nuts Air jacks... -
Page 3: Dear Radical Owner
Dear Radical Owner Thank you for purchasing a SR3 RS and "welcome" to the worldwide You will find all the help and support you need via our Radical family. Since its launch in 2001 we have continually developed, global web site network at www.radicalsportscars.com. Parts, refined and improved the SR3 into a truly unique sportscar. -
Page 4: Getting To Know Your Radical
Getting to know your Radical Cockpit layout Engine bay layout 10 11 Reverse gear lever Coolant expansion tank Paddle- shift dash plug - ( Coolant swirl pot If fitted Indicator switch - ( Oil catch tank If fitted Dip/main beam switch - ( Dry sump oil tank If fitted Headlight on switch - (... - Page 5 Adjustable front pushrod IMPORTANT Before your SR3 RS leaves the factory it is thoroughly inspected, the suspension is set on a flat patch to factory recommended settings and the car is run-up and fully checked on our rolling road dynamometer.
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Page 6: Ecu Locations
Getting to know your Radical ECU locations Engine electrical sensor locations 24V charging system ECU ( If fitted Gear position indicator ECU ( If fitted Engine, Paddle shift ECU and relays in right-hand inspection panel Coolant temperature sensor location Air temperature sensor Paddle shift blipper actuator ( If fitted Fuel injector... -
Page 7: Checks Before Driving Your Radical
Checks before driving your Radical Preparation for shake-down Before your SR3 RS leaves the factory it is thoroughly inspected, the suspension is set on a flat patch to factory recommended settings and the car is run-up and fully checked on our rolling road dynamometer. -
Page 8: Driving Position
Manual sequential gear change temperature exceeds 95°C. The SR3 RS is supplied with the gear lever set to "pull back on the gear lever to shift up the box" and "push forward to shift down the box". The low water temperature warning light will stay illuminated... -
Page 9: Driving Your Radical
Driving your Radical Starting the engine WARNING! Do not run the engine under load if:- a) Oil temperature is below 60°C Cold Start: with the engine in neutral, switch on the ignition. Start the b) Oil temperature is above 130°C engine with the throttle closed. -
Page 10: Bedding-In Brakes
Paddle-shift gear change Brake bias settings If your SR3 RS is fitted with the Powertec, steering wheel-mounted Set central to two turns towards the front (clockwise on the dash paddle-shift system, it is possible to flatshift when you are changing up adjuster). -
Page 11: Driving Technique
Ensure that the tyres and brakes are fully up to temperature before pushing hard. The Radical SR3 RS has phenomenal braking performance and will carry considerable speed into a corner. Practice braking hard, but come off the brakes smoothly and concentrate on carrying speed Regulator into a corner. -
Page 12: Preparing Your Radical
Suspension set-up Note: Measure the ride height at front of the chassis and at the seat The Radical SR3 RS' suspension is set up at the factory, but the final back bulkhead, (below rollover bar) with the driver seated and 15 settings should be determined by testing for driver preference and litres of fuel in the tank. -
Page 13: Corner Weights
Preparing your Radical Corner weights Triple Adjustable Intrax Damper (option) For maximum performance, your Radical should have the corner High speed compression (bump) low-speed compression (bump) weights accurately set with the driver in situ. The procedure is and rebound can be adjusted independently, enabling a more refined as follows:- set up to be achieved. -
Page 14: Gearing
Preparing your Radical Gearing Radical Gear Drive Unit ratios The Powertec gear drive system incorporates a reverse gear, a torque biasing limited-slip differential, oil pump/cooler and changeable gear ratios. Gear Drive Unit - ratio change Tools required 5mm allen key, 34mm socket, 42mm socket, 13mm spanner, long extension bar or impact wrench, torque wrench, electric heat gun (optional), 28mm spanner, gasket sealant, gasket scraper and Loctite 243 threadlocking compound. - Page 15 Preparing your Radical g) Select the new ratios and install on the shafts (the shoulder on each gear towards the centre-line of the unit) and re-fit the spacer and roller bearing. h) The threads on each shaft should be clean and coated in Loctite 243 or equivalent before the nuts are fitted.
- Page 16 Preparing your Radical Standard Radical set-up guide/record sheet Triple dampers Springs/Preload Triple dampers Camber SR3 Gearing Low-speed Bump: 6 Rear Nik-link Low-speed Bump: 6 2.917 80Nm Bump HS: 25 100mm Soft 100mm Bump HS: 25 3.071 Rebound: 25 Medium Rebound: 25 3.235 Intrax Single dampers Hard...
- Page 17 Preparing your Radical Component 'lifing' This chart gives the recommended life expectancy of components One new addition to the list is the wing support stays, the life of these under 'normal, on-track racing conditions'. If some of your racing time is greatly shortened if the wing is used to push, and particularly pull the is done 'off-track' or you hit kerbs, pot holes or other cars - hard, then car around in the pit lane, garages and trucks.
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Page 18: Torque Guide For Radical Cars
ECU PTMON run up screen Engine management system From 2009, the Radical SR3 RS has the LIFE engine management system (ECU) fitted as standard. This is a guide on how to use the software. The more familiar you become with it, the more useful it will be. -
Page 19: Ecu Hardware/Software
ECU Hardware/Software To download stored data When downloading the data, it must be saved under track maps and data, model of car, the driver's name, then the track. Click on the desktop icon LIFE DATA. This will take you back to the TRACKMAPS AND DATA file. (Whenever you need to go back to the previous file, you need to highlight "... -
Page 20: To View The Data You Have Just Downloaded
ECU Hardware/Software This process is important and needs to be understood and set up Down the right-hand side will be a list of all the items that have been correctly so you can quickly and easily retrieve downloaded data. logged. You can view these by using the arrow keys and enter. If you have previously created the correct file, then all you need to do Sometimes the colors will be similar. -
Page 21: Additional Information
Additional information SR3 RS dimensions... -
Page 22: Notes
Additional information Notes... -
Page 23: Parts Manual
Parts manual SR3 RS Parts manual The parts manual CD lists all SR3 RS components and their part numbers. Quote the relevant part number when ordering or order using the on-line shop on www.radicalsportscars.com... - Page 24 Radical Sportscars 24 Ivatt Way Business Park, Westwood, Peterborough PE3 7PG United Kingdom. T +44 (0)1733 331616 F +44 (0)1733 264959 Sales@RadicalSportscars.com R a d i c a l S p o r t s c a r s . c o m...