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Centerlock Wheel System and Track Usage
There are some things trackrats need to be aware of and fully educated on in regards to using OE centerlock system on track.
The CL system has proven its durability and strength both in the recent Pikes Peak Hillclimb on a GT2RS and in the 24 hours Nurburgring race on an GT3RS last year. Both of these cars were fitted with the OE centerlock system (not a Cup or Carerra GT style centerlock system which is totally different from GT2/GT3 system!). When basic procedures are followed and routine examination is done, the CL system should be expected to be safe and troublefree. Here are some tips:
A scarred/damaged hub resulting from too low torque/loose centerlock nut will be immediately obvious upon visual examination. It would appear as deep concentric gouges in the metal. In this case the hub must be replaced. In a correctly maintained CL system, hub damage like this would not occur. A wide, greyish, non-gouged coloration pattern, in the area that the inner part of the nut rides on the hub, is normal. |
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Re: Centerlock Wheel System and Track Usage
just to add to pete's points. on my 5 lug race car, wheel bearings are replaced every year. they start grind by end of season. and every other season, hubs are replaced as well.
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Re: Centerlock Wheel System and Track Usage
I don't understand all the complaining about the centerlock system.
If maintained properly they will last, just follow the directions right? Last edited by stujelly; 09-01-2011 at 08:50 PM. |
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