Recent content by Hydrogen

So do I need one or two of the short sides?

thanks. Personally I will also like to do it from scratch and keep the prices low. I was just wondering about adding an extra seat but that must wait until my second build. I was just getting carried away a bit. Thanks for all your help and advice

Sorry was out of town for a while. I added a image of the plans. Does the axle look like the one on the site I gave earlier? Do you think that one will work? What are the chances of making this one a two seater without too much change?

Okay, the plans says that you must try to find a '98 - '02 Cavalier axle. Do you think it's this thing...

Okay I found a guy selling an old frame, sprocket and steering on gumtree. It looks a bit rusty but do you think it can work? http://capetown.gumtree.co.za/c-Cars-Vehicles-Motorbikes-Parts-other-automobiles-Go-Kart-W0QQAdIdZ284430476

thanks again. All the help I can get is helpful. Why is the boss so unwanted? where did you buy it?

Okay, I'll find out about the PTO and steel prices right away. And thanks for the lawnmower tip, didn't think about that. I fully agree about first finding out about the engine and clutch, It's the main reason why I am still waiting and looking for prices. Don't want to run out of money before...

yeah, I understand your point. Will a centrifugal clutch be better than a TC? will I then need a gearbox of some sort? I found a site that sell the Comet 40 for about $300. If I can get them to ship it for a good price I would really like to stick to a 13hp engine. You know, a young man likes...

Landuse i'm from Newcastle. Thanks for all the help everyone. I'm hoping to start building real soon!

It will be off-road

Okay, so I'm building my first go kart. I got the plans from the internet. The frame is no problem, but I'm struggling with some technical and mechanical stuff (as it is my first). Do you need a transmission or gearbox of some sort? I saw in some forums people talking about torque converters, do...