Happy Easter Stu - hope the egg fairy has been!
Not sure how you've managed to get a GT over 1000g. Can you post a photo?
Mine has the 30g weight on the back, Reedy Mach II motor, Vapex cell, Core RC servo, LRP SXX v2 speedo and an FRSky receiver. I've had to add 40g of weight to get it to 950g weight limit.
What wires are you using? 16g is all that's needed for GT12. 12g/14g will be too heavy and may interfere with the proper movement of the pod - see your note about the handling above.
Which body are you using? A lightweight shell will not only drop the weight, it will improve the handling.
The side-to-side balance of the main chassis is a key point to getting a good handling car. Also, you need to balance the rear springs to give equal weight on each on front wheel. The combined weight of the rear pod goes through the chassis at the single central pivot, so forget that.
Take all the rear pod off the car. Set out the electrics on the chassis and see if you can get it to balance from side to side. Get as close as you can.
When that's all done, put the whole car back together, ready to race, and then raise the front of the car with a screwdriver in the middle of the chassis. Spin both front wheels and gently lower the car to the ground. Both wheels should touch at the same time.
If they don't adjust the rear springs (screw one up and one down by about 1/4 turn at a time) until they do. That sets the weight of the car evenly on each front wheel.
A photo would help us give you more tips. Enjoy your race at West Kent - great club!
