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To be fair its a universal adaptor and many 12th wheels fit ok.
I chose the hudy pan car arbor which has been designed for the later wheels Inc wgt.
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I now have a range of arbors all adapted to improve the sometimes quite poor location and resulting 'wobble' that you see when the wheels are fitted to the car and spun up!

It is also quite shocking to see the state of some ready 'glued and trued' wheels, a case of afternoon factory boredom I suspect!
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This is for stu

We appear to have gotten off on the wrong feet, if you have been offended by my comments or guidance, then I appologize. Not only do I say what I think, I also am big enough to put things right, or try to.
If you would like to join me in starting fresh, then please do, and please continue to share to u gt12 experiences. If I do make a comment and you are unsure of my intent, please drop me a pm, or ask on other means, and I will explain, I will also try to express my self better, though I can not promise it will work.

So stu fresh start? Your call now.

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Mark

Thank you very much for your olive branch offering, its very warmly appreciated and I would very much like to start a fresh and move forwards...

However, for me I am a little uncomfortable with you having the final say with anything spoken about on this thread. As I may or may not be correct on, this is the largest thread and biggest viewing rate of any thread on Oople so for that reason I feel your administrative responsibility only comes about because of its popularity...

For that reason I will no long be taking part of GT12 Help... but I would like to be clear that I hold no grudges and hope to build on our relationship Mark as time goes on..

I have started my own forum titled, very aptly, "GT12 Help"... that is a closed group on Facebook. run by a beginner for beginners advised by the experienced...! And whoever else who may wish to have help with their race cars in the GT12 class. I hope it grows like this thread has and offers another means of newbies gaining vast experience from the experienced like yourself Mark.

I sincerely wish you well with your admin roll on Oople and thank you all for all your effort, time and very valued experience. See you on the other side.

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Stu I think you may be miss understanding things a little, I have been discussing being admin with Jimmy since the begining of this year, possible last year too, and at Bury oOple off road serries Jimmy agreed for me to be admin. unfortunately he passed away just after that meeting, and I have waited for those mourning him to have the time they needed, and have now just been put in the posistion. I will not be having the last say, and I'm not just admin of the gt12 help, it is the whole section I have taken on titled 12/10th on road.

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I guess you race at Maritime? Had an brilliant time there with the endurance event earlier this year, that track is awesome. Pity we couldn't commit to the proposed rerun in August but everyone was on holiday or just couldn't make it. If Maritime do run a second event like this may even try and get two teams from Torch!
Glad you enjoyed the endurance, it was a good event. Sadly i wasnt racing, but did go along later on to spectate.

Maritime is a good venue and a great club shame about the stairs, but worth it when you get there.

Do you know maritime are doing reginals and nationals starting soon for GT12. If your interested check out the maritime facebook page, not sure if its on the web site havent checked, but the info is also on the BRCA site.

I used to race at TORCH many years ago when i lived in pompy. That was before the astro came along, popped many a ball joint and broken wishbone on my procat on the telegraph pole that ran along the main straight coming back through to the mid field.......ahhhh memories was young then, had eyes thumbs and reactions, sadly long since lost.....
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Mark,
Appreciate the update, glad you were able to deliver what you promised Jimmy.
Lots of luck with it.
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Oh for ---- sake difference of opinion it's a forum is that not what it's for and how we all learn come on people drop it, let's hear some race stories and area's people need help or findings that have got people into A finals, I'm a racer that races anything and collects RC gear and this thread has been great including what I call banter!!!
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Default Fitting JFT front wheels to a SSGT

So... I have the rear Zen Adel which I have fitted to my SSGT with no real issues at all. I would also like to run JFT's on the front but am finding it difficult to find bearings/stub axle that will allow me to do this. I know it's possible as I've seen people running SSGT's with JFT's front and rear. Help?!
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Do you own calipers? What measurements do you have for wheel bearings and axle diameter? RC bearings are very good but your local bearing and drive specialist will also be able to help,
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So... I have the rear Zen Adel which I have fitted to my SSGT with no real issues at all. I would also like to run JFT's on the front but am finding it difficult to find bearings/stub axle that will allow me to do this. I know it's possible as I've seen people running SSGT's with JFT's front and rear. Help?!
It's easy to do

Kit axles
4 8x4 flanged bearings, leave a kit bearing on the axle, fit the flanged bearings to the wheels fit on axle and tighten nut. Job done.


Note you can cut the out kit ball race and just use the inner race as a spacer, using a full bearing adds strength to the flanged one to prevent it getting damaged on an impact.


U1529 Ball Bearing - 4x8x3 Flanged (pr)
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Hi Martin.s

I think i read somewhere they are 4x6x3 flanged bearing you need and something about putting a standard SSGT wheel bearing in the middle as a spacer.

And yes +1 on RcBearing great products and service

Come to think of it i think Mark might be right with the size but im only going by memmory and thats a dodgy thing at my age....LOL

But to be certain measure the bearings and the stub axle
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Hi Martin.s

I think i read somewhere they are 4x6x3 flanged bearing you need and something about putting a standard SSGT wheel bearing in the middle as a spacer.

And yes +1 on RcBearing great products and service

Come to think of it i think Mark might be right with the size but im only going by memmory and thats a dodgy thing at my age....LOL

But to be certain measure the bearings and the stub axle
No need to measure, there the correct size and the part number are the ones I use in the LMP wheels, such as contact or jft.
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Mark christopher If you're deleting post that have nothing to do with gt12 why have you not deleted this obe
Col is the BOSS and overseas everything....and his post is his way of saying we are ALL being watched. He is the one with the ban button..That's why youre post has gone but not his.
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Now that is what this thread should be all about...good advice without the bull....thanks all
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Stuart....the story continues

(I must give my apologies to Stuart, we have had chats, now understand each other, I came across as a cock! )
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Appreciate that Mark; nobody died life goes on.

All the best
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Since a year ago, crikey what great trip it's been. I've raced at three of the four GT Nationals and I've enjoyed every minute. Racing regularly on a weekly basis at Maritime which is hosted by Ian Knight and his team. Made some super friends there, really have.

Around 4 to 7 people travel to the Nationals staying over and making it a really good one night two day trip with the lads.

Horsham, Braknell and Newbury along with West Kent are four other clubs I visit sporadically and all of them provide a lovely welcome and a great GT12 experience; certainly something for everyone.

My driving has edged forwards, a regular A Finalist at Maritime and I'm 22nd in the National Championship which in my first year in pretty chuffed with. GT12 Help... - a forum I started on Facebook has over 350 members which provides great debate and laughter.

The probably rounds it all up, and should you wish to get in touch, would love to help or hear from anyone.

All the best
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Default Good times....

Spent some time looking over this feed. What fun it was learning all this GT12 knowledge. Life has moved on and it feels GT12 has lost some steam over the summer months.

With the Nationals for GT12 now not until March of 2018, it feels people have lost the drive to stick with the class. Various views and opinions of why; tyre costs, new motors every month makes people they have to have the latest kit to compete.

I hope GT12 keeps on growing and put on the pedestal it deserves to get everyone involved in RC and pushes the youngsters of this country into learning much about physics, engineering as well as many personal skills that come with managing time and effort to get good results on the track.

Simply love GT12...

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