sigmasmith Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Whilst looking at older posts, I have seen that there have been varied degrees of success with these rads. Just wondered if there were a good number from the bulk buy still going strong, or how well anyone has been getting on with any that have been bought more recently. Cheers all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationary M25 Traveller Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Oh dear ... still suffering Ben ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djg Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 I have a '98 1600k which I have owned for 2.5 yrs, it came with a Radtec radiator. The invoice says it was fitted in '05,and it still looks like new and I have had no problems. I fitted a set of silicone hoses last year and they all fitted well too. HTH Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sigmasmith Posted October 1, 2009 Author Share Posted October 1, 2009 Hi Ian, just checking for alternatives. 05 to present sounds more promising. Thanks Doug Any more gooduns? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham King Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 I have had mine fitted for 18 months and had no problems so far. Graham. R7 GPK Superlight #85 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobt Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Over two years and no issues.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 I crashed my Caterham on track and the standard rad didn't leak despite being severely mangled. I biffed the Rate and it burst. I then bought a CC triple-pass and that started to leak almost immediately. If I could get a triple-pass that looked as good as the Radtec but was as strong as the std rad, I'd be very happy 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 Alcester Racing 7s Ecosse™ 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 Alcester-Racing-Sevens.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powderpuff Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Have had a Radtec for over 6 years with no problems at all, the one on Kates 21 has been there for 5 years or so as well and is still going strong too. I have to say I'm surprised whenever I read that someone has had problems with them. The name's Puff, Powder Puff N7XTC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sigmasmith Posted October 1, 2009 Author Share Posted October 1, 2009 All sounding good so far Thanks all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allen Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Radtec rad going strong after 6 years -still looks good too. allen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Walker Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 High quality product Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain chaos Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Radtec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mav Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Mine was installed in 2005 for the USA trip, and is still going stong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavic82 Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Well impressed with mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Cragg Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Mines been on three or four years now with no issues other than a leak from the temperature sensor which was my fault not the rads . Steve Superlight #63 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullitt Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 I was well impressed too… but now after 4000 miles it is leaking. Don’t know if I should take a Radtec again or the CC Ford radiator (73316) Charly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgrigsby Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Might be worth speaking to Radtec, they are very helpful if you have a problem. Rob G www.SpeedySeven.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchy Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 I've had a radtec fitted for 18 months, few trackdays and sprints, no problems Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative paul richards Posted October 3, 2009 Area Representative Share Posted October 3, 2009 I had a problem with mine and replaced it with another. Problems seem to be with core where tubes are crimped to sides. Understand that Radtec are just moving to a new supplier of cores which are slightly thinner but a little wider and hopefully an improvement. Paul Richards Area Representative - L.A.D.S. (Lancashire and District Sevens) LADS Website Growing old is compulsory - Growing up is optional Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Wilcx Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Fitted mine after flattening a CC triple pass in a tyre wall. All good so far and has withstood a few "close encounters" on the track. No hesitation in recomending them. My Winter '08 Upgrade was to a screaming DVA K05. www.geoffwilcoxphotography.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eccles Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Just fitted one of the Radtec rads this weekend after my CC one started leaking. Certainly looks very well made and it made one hell of a difference to the cooling too. Before when stationary, the fan would never be able to cool the engine enough to switch itself back off, now it is on for 30sec then off for 2min. They get a from me. Ivan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sigmasmith Posted October 26, 2009 Author Share Posted October 26, 2009 Thanks all I have a standard radtec on its way to me with an extra fitting on the top to replicate the vent on the standard CC rad for a sigma 150. I've decided to give it a try as my CC one has let go once again (one of the new batch). Just out of interest, does anyone know if the extra fitting is really needed, or is it just there to help bleed air out to the expansion tank? Could it be blanked off instead? Hoping to make it to the Sossigies day, as something has always gone wrong to stop me getting there in the seven. It might have to be a Sunday morning rad changeover 😬 See you all there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eccles Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 I didn't think about that at the time I ordered so have had to just run the small cylider head pipe straight into the expantion bottle (same as the R400 build manual) and it seems to be fine. As you say, I think it a air bleed for the rad. As the new rad has a bleed and drain plug I didn't worry. Ivan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TobyCoulson Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Sigmasmith is your 150 an SV or the normal size? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sigmasmith Posted October 26, 2009 Author Share Posted October 26, 2009 I was hoping that was the case Ivan. I noticed the bleed screw which looked like it would make bleeding a lot easier. Hi Toby My seven is a normal size 150 superlight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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