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For those curious, here's a better shot of the "big" go kart. Mostly Miata parts(wheels, spindles/brakes, steering rack, transmission)...

7 degrees caster, zero camber and near zero toe will work on a flat frame kart. (no suspension)

Yeah, I've been a European car technician for over 20 years, I've learned a bit about alignment angles. I've dabbled in suspension...

It’s way easier to teach little Johnny to check the gas and oil himself!

Just refill the tank after each use. That way it is always full. How old is your Grandson? If he's old enough to go riding unsupervised...

We used to knock down their nests under a bridge when I was younger. One landed on my eyelid and I instinctively grabbed at it to wipe...

I assumed you knew about alignment angles, seeing that other frame. I just felt the need to mention it because the square tubing is so...

Yes, I was going to do 7 degrees of caster. I will be using a solid axle.

I have that very same kart, only with a predator 224. We absolutely love it. Stock suspension just like yours. The suspension is to...

We all be good with the 5:1 final drive? With a 212? 6:1 as recommended a kazillion times doesn't apply here? I'm askin, not being a...

Dont forget to add some positive caster when you put the front spindles on. I assume you will be using a solid drive axle?

To quote Carroll Shelby “there is no such thing as too much horsepower…..” 6:1 gearing makes most setups like this happy. Figger weight...

Wow! Nice work. He didnt start small :D Welcome to the forum

Work bench space is at a premium at the moment, so we used a project to support another project.

Is there a problem with the shocks currently on the kart?