Summer time projects?

[imported_robertdjung]

It's hot and it's summer. Who's got a project they're working on?

[johnanderson]

I've been kicking around the idea of making an offroad kart. Kinda between a baja and a go kart. I'll post some photos when I get started. Thanks for the ideas from the site!

[imported_robertdjung]

After watching "dust to glory" I'm kinda thinking the same thing. Maybe not a baja-worthy rig, but something fun to tear off over the hills and what not.

If you haven't seen it, "dust to glory" is a great documentary about the baja 1000. highly recommended.

[qaz354]

does any one have any ideas on how to get a vertical lawnmower to a horizontal shaft?

[frank]

vertical to horizontal shaft eh? read my wiki here

http://makeagokart.elwiki.com/Engine#Vertical_Shaft

you can not turn it sideways because the oil will not get to the shaft and stuff