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what kind of kart do you have in mind?

i did think about this as well but i don't think i need to worry about it to much, i'm sure that if a tie rod end can hold up to all the steering and braking forces experienced in a 1.5 ton car they should easily stand up to the challenge of supporting a 150kg go kart. Worst comes to worst i...

Hi Amped. thanx for the link If i understand what bump steer is and please correct me if i'm wrong is when the suspension moves the steering toe angle changes as the suspension travels? if my understanding is correct then i did design the steering to compensate. ( built the steering to run...

sorry forgot these :oops:

Here we go, some nice photos for you guys. just took random photos of the front end as it sits in the garage. if there is anything in particular that you would like more detail on let me know. the struts are of the back end of a gs450 not sure how much travel they will have but i'm sure they...

Thanx for the feedback. I need a fair amount of travel. I can dril the top mounting holes in such a way that it wil not influance the ride hight and the struts have an adjustable preload so tention shouldnd be a issue. Ill make do 45 and 30 deg and see which works best. Is it wourth tilting...

Hi Nodroz. Both welders are made here in SA named Mig-Mag (I think they might be cheap china made) The DC stick is very good but it still has a standard problem that the work piece tends to pull which makes building squere a touch harder. The mig is a lot quicker as you never need to stop for...

So now I need to pick some brains now. On the front suspention how much should the struts be pitched inwards? The bottom of the strut is bolted to the lower controll arm close to the stub. I need to build the top for the strut but not sure how much to pitch them. Any help will be appriciated

Thanx Landuse Thanx for the link. The chassis is built for the big motor but the sub frame that houses the motor is not. That will be a total rebuild as I need to house the brake caliper and change the drive terain. 480 to 520 pitch. When I get the 450 started ill build a new subframe for...

Thanx Fowler. The only thing I was warried about on the steering is the accermans angle. I needed to get that rite so I don't end up over stressing the links and chassis when turning. Got that sorted with a nylon rope and a tape measure. Seems to work well wil only realy be able to test it when...

Thanx every one for the warm welcome. I posted the build in the build section. Please have a look and let me know what you guys think. Thread is " building the beast" Thanx Landuse. Ill be picking brains a lot.

Good day builders n riders. I must admit I have started this build a month or 2 ago. I have gone trough extensive calculations to get the chassis the rite length. Using formula h(m)8=Length. AKA Hmmmmmmmm ill make it this long. :) I have attached some photos plz let me know if they don't...

Hey guys and galls. (Not sure if galls build karts:confused: ??) Any how names Leon from Jozi South Africa. Im busy on my 2nd kart. My sister broke my first but don't ask about it, she is still sensitive about it. Will post about new build. Just wanted to say hi. see you all on the fun...