Recent content by smathiss11

The cleveland area

Do you have any recommended websites to buy a two seater frame from? I have been looking and I'm having trouble finding one.

Do you think $800 is reasonable or will I be spending more than that?

How many hours do you think a roll cage like frame will take?

Thanks for the response pat. Does anyone know the estimated cost for a shop to weld a kart frame for me?

I have always wanted a quad but after realizing I have no place to ride it, I decided that I want to make a go kart. I live in northeast ohio, the only snow belt in the world. I would like an off road go kart with two seats that can pull a sled with a person or two on it through the snow. I want...

Does anyone know how much it costs to build the GrandDaddy by spider craft? http://www.spidercarts.com/granddaddy-two-seat-go-kart-plan.html

Or atleast a frame? I just don't want a little tiny cramped up kart.

Basically I have no knowledge when it comes to welding. Are there any kits similar to any of spidercarts go kart blueprints? I especially like the arachnid and the grand daddy two seater. I would prefer for it to have two seats, and big wheels with a high ground clearance for trail use. Thanks!

Also what speed do you think it could get with that engine? 40 mph and above would be fine.

What plans do you think would be the best for this build? I do not want it to be too complex, as this is my first build.

So I am 15 and I was thinking about building a go kart. How hard would it be to make a kart with this engine? How well will it work? Also, how fast do you think this engine will go with two 150lb riders on it. Here is the engine...