3D or bust
Hi guys
Im new here and wanted to add to the 3D manual clutch thread and hopefully get some feed back.
Honestly Im a little surprised to see there isnt just a ton of folks here that have tried it out, it looks like a great product, so much so I purchased one after running across it on the net while looking for race kart clutches.
I'll tell you where I am with the clutch and what its going on and for what purpose. So that you know, and if compelled to comment, the comments are at least helpful.
I purchased the clutch for an install on a clone 196cc motor for my son to race with here at a local track. last year it would have been legal but due to the rule changes for this upcoming season it wouldnt pass tech in that class. We run a couple different classes and we are green, very green last year was nothing but getting schooled on the sport. (its important that I make myself clear here that I am no pro or even close). On of the other classes we run the clutch wouldnt be illegal as far as the rules are stated so we chose to put it on that kart.
The class is stock appearing single cylinder no gearbox. thats about all the rules. I believe...
running the class last year we were spanked hard way over powered by other competitors and felt good if we didn't get lapped. I promised my boy last year that this year we will be in front. I purchased a 460cc from Vegas Carts to run that class with the hopes of catching up on the HP end of things. the clutch I had originally put on the 460 worked really oddly. It took off fine but when you got up to around 35mph or so it kinda took off like I had a gear in the thing. it doesnt so I dont even know what that was about.
Switching out the clutch wasnt as easy as simply switching out the clutch due to the PTO size difference. 460cc is a 1inch and the 3d is a 3/4inch. so i had to modify the heck out of the motor mount and slide the motor way forward to make room for the jack shaft I needed to put in for the 3D clutch (I'll download some pics if you would like as long as you keep in mind i'm not a machinist nor do I own that type of equipment so it definitely looks a bit odd). I need to add that I really had no idea what I was getting into until I was up to my neck in it!
Im Ready to run it today finally, so heres what I can do. I have no idea what to expect from the clutch or my fabrication but I will share it with you folks and hopefully get some advise and some help here in return.
Im not trying to plug 3D motor sports I just want to say that after ordering the clutch I felt I needed a larger sprocket (why I cant honestly say just a feeling), and when I did I didnt order the spacers needed and didnt realize it till a day or two later. Long story short the guys at 3D were very patient and helpful getting me what I needed and I received It very quickly. My opinion is, I like them and hope this all goes well for us and them. Not using the product I still feel its a great idea and the product IS well made and of high quality no doubt.
All that said, I will return later today with video and comments on how it went.
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