Recent content by wlowman

Unfortunately, i can't. The plans are copyrighted and licensed. You can buy them from Spider Carts.

I'm using a Comet 40 Series. Based on my research, I think it should handle it OK. But we'll see!

Once you sit in it, the suspension settles and it drops down into range. But I left my shock mounts tacked in place because I'm still a bit concerned about this as well. I may drop it down a bit more.

I found these threads to be very motivating, if not helpful http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=12946&highlight=predator http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=9463&page=1 http://www.spidercarts.com/

I know this thread is likely dead, but I just ran across it. It started out highly informative. I certainly appreciate quality construction, but I tend to think Bill's frustration lies in the fact that we are building go karts and not space shuttles.

The shocks have decent travel. It's a 12 inch shock. It settles about 1/ way when I sit in it but my kids only put a dent in it. Should be fine. Yeah, the roll cage has concerned me. I'm trying to monitor my weight, but if I need to, I might beef it up around the rack area. Not alot to...

Yeah, they are trailer wheels from HF. I got a great deal on them. I figured I need to build a trailer anyhow, so if they work out OK, then cool. Otherwise, I'll use them for my trailer :-)

Many thanks! I'm actually very proud of how it looks. I can't wait for the finish to be applied. I'm very curious to see of it will perform well, or if I've made it too heavy. I'll keep the forum posted.

I started on this project a couple months ago and now I'm in the final stages. it's based on the Arachnid plans. I deviated from them greatly. It's got a 16HP Predator engine from Harbor Freight. It's using a 40 series Comet TQ. Most of my parts came from BMI Karts. Great selection. I...

Hey Regul8R, Is that the jackshaft kit from BMI Kart, or did you manufacture your own? Also, do you recall what belt you ended up getting? Thanks a bunch for posting these pics. I've no experience working with a TC and this clarified a lot.