Myles Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 Now summer is here - there should be a few people suffering from overheating... It's on - see end of page... Project Scope-Creep is live... Alcester Racing 7's Equipe - 🙆🏻™ Alcester-Racing-Sevens.com Edited by - Myles on 18 Jul 2005 16:37:58 Edited by - Myles on 18 Jul 2005 17:00:34 Edited by - Myles on 18 Jul 2005 18:40:16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornelius Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 Put me down for one assuming it will fit my '89 X/FLOW Cornelius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Walker Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 I bought my Radtec direct at the Autosport show £180 inc vat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Support Team Shaun_E Posted July 18, 2005 Support Team Share Posted July 18, 2005 Myles - give them a call, tell them you are a L7OC member and you'll probably get the bulk buy price anyway. When I bought mine it was just over £200 including VAT and postage. Yellow SL #32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted July 18, 2005 Author Share Posted July 18, 2005 I'll ask... Project Scope-Creep is live... Alcester Racing 7's Equipe - 🙆🏻™ Alcester-Racing-Sevens.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bozz Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 Myles I'd be interested to know if you manage to strike a deal Bozz Yesterday I couldn't even spell the word 'engineer'....now I IS one!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nsyson Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 If I can't repair mine (std caterham issue for crossflow, non-ali type) I will probably be in. Is there any difference between old std and newer ali type in terms of mounting points, size etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgrigsby Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 You may need to mount the fan differently but otherwise it should fit fine. Rob G www.SpeedySeven.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted July 18, 2005 Author Share Posted July 18, 2005 I'll try and call them after lunch. Project Scope-Creep is live... Alcester Racing 7's Equipe - 🙆🏻™ Alcester-Racing-Sevens.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mav Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 The Pace Rad is more expensive than buying it from Caterham direct. I know because I sepnt a lot of time researching this. The Guys at Radtec are very helpful, and Service and Equipment is 1st calss. BTW, I'm not linked to them, just a very happy customer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted July 18, 2005 Author Share Posted July 18, 2005 Right the BB is on - basically it will be a minimum order of 5 units @ £160 + VAT + shipping (£15) + something (my preference is voluntary) contribution to NTL. I'll be having one, so I need just four more confirmed orders. I'll start a new thread after consultation with the Overlords. Project Scope-Creep is live... Alcester Racing 7's Equipe - 🙆🏻™ Alcester-Racing-Sevens.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornelius Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 I'll have one please, what details do you need. Cornelius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted July 18, 2005 Author Share Posted July 18, 2005 Real names and contact details to start with - RadtecBB@alcester-racing-sevens.com Because Radtec have agreed to a teeny 5-unit batch, I plan to get the first lot confirmed ASAP (assuming we can find another 3 punters). I'll (provisonally) be happy to keep running 5-unit additions as long as Radtec are. They are batch-built to order - leadtime *approximately* 10 (working) days. Project Scope-Creep is live... Alcester Racing 7's Equipe - 🙆🏻™ Alcester-Racing-Sevens.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bozz Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 I have the offer of a 'cheap' standard Caterham Ally rad but am now wondering about this Radtec BB. I'm running a standard 1.6K SS. Is the Radtec rad single or triple pass? Will I have problems with overcooling or insufficient cooling when in traffic with the Radtec? Is the Radtec at £188 a 'better' upgrade than a standard ali CC one at £125? Bozz Yesterday I couldn't even spell the word 'engineer'....now I IS one!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 Guys Std L7OC price of 160+VAT should stand at Radtec. They were very accomodating when I set this up originally, good luck Great product and a lot cheaper than equivilent CC unit Regards to all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted July 18, 2005 Author Share Posted July 18, 2005 Bozz - The only reason I'm changing is because *my* CC ali road rad is leaking - it was sufficient (with a suitably-low stat) for 180bhp - and it came with my 115bhp 1.6k - so (in a roundabout argument) - the Radtec shouldn't cause you any overcooling problems and should have more than enough capacity for the future. Obvious advantages include looking a lot meaner (!) - but more practically, you have more flexibility regarding the choice of fans. I upgraded my std. fan from the 9" SPAL to a 10" Pacet - and the only way I could do this with the std. rad was to fabricate a skirt/duct - this was due to the annoying lips at the top and bottom of the standard rad. The Radtec (AFAIK) is basically a clean rectangular box - so you had more freedom with fan sizes and placement. I believe it is a single-pass rad - same as the CC road ali rad. I don't think anyone has any quantative evidence, but I was given to understand that the Radtec is more efficient than the CC version. Antony - thanks for the original BBs - Paul @ Radtec originally wanted £180++ for a run of 5 but relented and dropped it back to the £160++ FWIW this is the second (highly recommended) company that has honoured a previous BB price that I have used (the other being Powervamp who can supply Odyssey drycell batteries at excellent prices). Project Scope-Creep is live... Alcester Racing 7's Equipe - 🙆🏻™ Alcester-Racing-Sevens.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAUL MARRIOTT Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 AAAARGGGHHH, WHY NOW-I fitted a Radtec a couple of months ago *mad* Seriously, they are very well made are a direct bolt on replacement for the Caterham Triple pass (My TP rad started leaking after 14 months) and will take an 11" fan with very little fettling. I believe that it is double pass which means that you will get a better flow (less resistance) at lower speeds - better flow = better temp differential = better heat rejection hence a strong arguement that they are better suited to a Road / track car than the 3 pass Caterham rad. It certainly balanced my cooling set up. Paul M PS I don't get a % from Radtec, i just think that good kit should be supported. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted July 19, 2005 Author Share Posted July 19, 2005 WHY NOW-I fitted a Radtec a couple of months ago Ain't that always the way... ...the reason is because my CC rad has only just started leaking... ☹️ The BB is up and running - details here Project Scope-Creep is live... Alcester Racing 7's Equipe - 🙆🏻™ Alcester-Racing-Sevens.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted July 21, 2005 Author Share Posted July 21, 2005 Boing Everyone *should* have seen the new 'forum' for the BB in the 'Helping Others' section of BC - but just in case... ...we need just one more punter to get the first batch of 5 ordered... Project Scope-Creep is live... Alcester Racing 7's Equipe - 🙆🏻™ Alcester-Racing-Sevens.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Heseltine Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 I can confirm that Radtec are very helpful, and made me a new one when they found a minor split many months after I had fitted the unit. I live 10 minutes away from Radtec (and as it happens 5 mins away from Banner UK HQ) so if anyone wants their radiator collecting during the day and wants to call and collect from me in evening I could organise this. Regards, Colin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted July 21, 2005 Author Share Posted July 21, 2005 Thanks for the offer. We now have the first five names - I'm happy to start the list for the next five if there is interest. Project Scope-Creep is live... Alcester Racing 7's Equipe - 🙆🏻™ Alcester-Racing-Sevens.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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