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I guess most karts are set up with left foot braking because the steering column gets in the way of driving it like a normal car? Barring that, if the steering were not an issue, it could be set up for right foot braking and acceleration, right? Advantages/disadvantages? Since the kart I'm...

Okay, I want to build a go kart for my kid, as described in my intro post: http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=40101 I am hoping to get it done by Christmas, though if not her birthday is in March. Anyway, I figure I might as well enter the build off then! So here is my entry. Please...

I am starting a project, you can see it in my intro thread. http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=40101 The tube frame I'm going to be using is 25" (outside measurement) where the axle will lie under the fat engine section at the back. What width live-axle kit should I get? Any...

Hi folks! I am starting a go kart project for my daughter, who is 7 so I think it's about time. I bought a fiberglass body and a tube frame for this project years ago with the intention to build it out once I thought she was old enough to really use it. I think she's old enough now to have to...