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For Sale: FS: 2013 Radical SR3 RS
12-14-2016, 03:25 PM
#21
Drifting
Driving a Radical on track will spoil you. Makes my 991 TT and my 997 GT3 feel like lumbering school buses by comparison. Exponentially it is a more intense experience than anything, save maybe a full on new GT3 Cup, but that's crazy $$ to go the same lap time speeds.
Sure there are things you need to inspect regularly and fluid changes at prescribed intervals, but as far as upkeep, this car has been gas and go.
The car is so light (~1600lbs wet with driver) that tires, pads and rotors seem to last forever. Unlike my GT3 which ate those up like crazy.
As for towing, my Trailex trailer can be included for a price. Easy to tow, and perfect for the Radical. Not a hassle at all and is a perfect place to store the car.
Only one way to find out. Find someone local and see if they would take you for a ride-a-long. The cool thing with a Radical, unlike most other Formula Libre type cars, you get to share the experience with friends and family.
You will never experience braking and turning G-forces like a Radical can safely dish out in any street car.
For any track guy or girl, driving a down force car like a Radical SR3 on the track is totally addictive.
Sure there are things you need to inspect regularly and fluid changes at prescribed intervals, but as far as upkeep, this car has been gas and go.
The car is so light (~1600lbs wet with driver) that tires, pads and rotors seem to last forever. Unlike my GT3 which ate those up like crazy.
As for towing, my Trailex trailer can be included for a price. Easy to tow, and perfect for the Radical. Not a hassle at all and is a perfect place to store the car.
Only one way to find out. Find someone local and see if they would take you for a ride-a-long. The cool thing with a Radical, unlike most other Formula Libre type cars, you get to share the experience with friends and family.
You will never experience braking and turning G-forces like a Radical can safely dish out in any street car.
For any track guy or girl, driving a down force car like a Radical SR3 on the track is totally addictive.
12-14-2016, 03:44 PM
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At my track the fastest 991 Cup cars turn 2:00 laps, 997 Cups are in the 2:02-2:04 range and 1340cc SR3 Radicals with good hands turn 2:02 laps.
I am not that fast a driver, my best lap times were 2:07s and in my GT3 they were 2:20s
A fast 991 GT3 RS would have lap times in the 2:13-2:15 range. 997 GT3 RS run 2:17-2:20's.
Newer Radicals represent one hell of a Bang for your buck!!
12-24-2016, 03:52 PM
#24
PETER congrats!!
Was hoping to grab a ride this season in the radical. Yours looked fantastic btw. How's the turbo treating you?
I'm not ready for a radical yet but the allure is very strong
Steve
Was hoping to grab a ride this season in the radical. Yours looked fantastic btw. How's the turbo treating you?
I'm not ready for a radical yet but the allure is very strong
Steve