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Guys this has been a great help. You can usually find something on youtube etc explaining this kind of info but apart from demo's nobody had gone into how much to remove and the science etc.
Again many thanks and I've opted for the fastrax manual truer and arbour. |
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That'll work! Always beware of things on places like YouTube etc. Just because someone can make a video doesn't mean they know what they are talking about!
When you've trued a tyre try to smooth it out with some 80 grit abrasive paper and round off the edges a bit so it doesn't dig in when cornering - round off between the tread and the sidewall. Newly trued tyres will be a bit iffy until they smooth out, so give them time in the early part of your first race. HTH |
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With the low roll center kit we are all going 45 front or less, 42 or the new 40 shore.
As you tube comment above,all the Info posted is not always correct....
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Yeh cheers for the further info. I'm no RC/racing newbie (or youtube experts for that matter) BUT am a total newb to GT12 and all that it brings.
The Chichester guys where really helpful and forthcoming with help when I asked but you want to crack on with stuff in between and this thread with all your advice is helping me and I Know others too. Ta |
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So pleased this thread is providing so much use to the GT12 newbies..
Keep it going lads! I will be back with more questions no doubt soon... (Oh joy I hear?!) Stu |
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Calling any Surrey GT12/TC or Micro Racers.
Trying to start up a club in Surrey. Check this out, get in touch and let us know your interest!! If anyone can post this as much as possible in the relevant communities, would be hugely appreciated. facebook.com/SORCCC Best Wishes Stuart |
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That must be northern humour.... haha
Look forward to seeing what I've got by the time winter comes around and the nationals!! Am sure you won't be under threat.. Or might you?! haha |
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I would never make so bold as to predict a result with someone I only know on the 'net. Look forward to meeting you Stu, and whatever the result we will have some (GT12) fun!
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Definitely!!
This GT12 lark is amazing... You've all been so helpful. Is it easy to get your name down on the GT12 nationals list? Or does booking in go seriously fast? |
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Just wondering, if any of you guys have bought the Lipo strap hop up, and then also bought the low pivot conversion only to find its now too tall.
So just wondering what you've done, are going to do or if a new strap is coming soon. Pic shows height of the up stands with the strap played next to it at the height wants to be at. |
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What I did was pad out the strap, with a bit of foam so it reaches down to the strap. Lots of guys I've seen have machines down those posts so the strap fits flush. Too much like hard work for me. The padding works great, can send pick when I'm home tonight if nobody offers up anything better.
If you've not tried the lower rear pod yet, it's the biggest hop up ever. The handling goes from an articulated lorry to an F1 car. Bring on even more fun! |
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Hi Northernerbill,
What i did with mine was replace the two screws with 30mm x m3 (the long suspension spring screws). Replaced the 6mm x 3mm plastic spacers with ally ones (got from ebay) to stop the crushing/bulging. Ontop of the bar i fitted a 5mm x 3mm ally spacers. M3 nut ontop to hold it all down tight. Battery strap fits perfectly the right height after that and fasterned down with an M3 thumbnuts from ebay, (HPI do nice ally ones cant remember the part number off hand). HTH's Shiny
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Great ideas.
I have swapped the rear most 3mm plastic spacers for RC4WD 3mm alloy spacers Then swapped out the forward 6mm plastic spacers for RC4WD 5mm alloy spacers, so that boom is 1mm lower or probably 1/2mm lower due to plastic compression. Then I have fitted thick foam to the lipo brace which is gripping the battery very well. Whilst tinkering on this lot I noticed the two plastic ball arms that run fwd to back either side of the battery slot caused the rear axle to have play. My kit is essentially brand new having done one meeting, and balls being removed for todays work. So I opted to fit the blue O rings on all the ball joints which has removed this, knowing it affects damping I figured an axle running true is the better option. |
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We discussed this today at the EGM and I hope everyone will be pleased with the National diary and venues once the Committee has it all sorted and published. Provisionally you can expect a drivers information pack to announce the series and give the relevant information and the target date for booking in to open on the BRCA site in plenty of time for the first event It is intended that pack will be mailed to all BRCA members so if your information is up to date on brca.org then you should get one. My advice is to make sure your brca.org information is up to date, to try and log on and get to the event entry area to be sure you can see any current entry areas. If you have any issue with that mail the contact on the site and get it sorted. You'll be pretty p*&^d off if it doesn't work on the day!! Someone will make sure information is posted here, but keep an eye on brca.org for the definitive information. HTH |
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Top info SlowOne...
Many thanks.. Only joined a few months ago, so all info is up to date.. Look forward to getting involved in the nationals... |
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On that same note lads.
What transponder do you recommend? Want to get my own obviously. Is MRT simply the best? |
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This car needs the o rings removing from the side links, when using the side dampers that are not needed, and prevent the side dampers working properly.
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Hi Stu,
The responsible thing to say is get a mylaps transponder. Best is a hybrid as its backwards compatable from RC4 to the older timing system (RC2 and RC3). The number you get if you buy new is allocated only to you but you will need to move it from car to car. Or You can get an MRT one they are clones and use cloned numbers from old units so 1 transponder has 11 numbers to chose from ( 1 main and ten alternatives numbers, in the VERY rare situation that you get a number conflict). If you phone MRT they can do you 2 (or however many you need) transponders with the same main number so in affect 1 number for all your cars. If you get MRT get the newer RC4 compatable ones that covers you for wherever you wanna race. PS did i mention they are also cheaper and support is second to none! So for me its a no brainer. (All mine and Toms car are equiped with small black, gold lettered beauties. ) HTH's. Shiny
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