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  1. Functional Artist

    Mini '33 Ford Pickup

    A longer "arm" on the handle would provide more leverage as well :thumbsup: Super nice fiberglassin' work...too :2guns:
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    Whiskey Tango Chopper

    Hey WTR, Another/new project...love it :thumbsup: ...& great explanation/write up :cheers2: Unless I'ma seein' incorrectly ...it looks like there is a provision & hardware "for chain adjustment via axle slide" (kinda reverse of how its done-on motorcycles) But, adjusting the axle/sprocket...
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    How do I tell if my motor, controller, and battery have the correct wiring components

    This video shows my Mini-Aerial Atom kart powered by a 60V 2,000W brushless motor/kit There is a SUPER KOOL "ridin' a go kart" silhouette @~15:20 * Notice, I made my own DIY terminal block, to connect the motor wires ...but, didn't use the "correct" materials ...& had a "bit" of a failure o_O...
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    American Ethos (2025) Electrathon America Racer

    Did some prep work on the chassis Then, installed the 3" spacers...with rosette's :thumbsup: An "out of focus" ...but, closer up(per) view o_O
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    How do I tell if my motor, controller, and battery have the correct wiring components

    Your welcome :cheers2: A connecting block (if necessary) is usually included with the kit Like seen in this ad :thumbsup...
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    How do I tell if my motor, controller, and battery have the correct wiring components

    Howdy electricgokart, Yup, it looks like the battery pack you (linked above) ...should be compatible with the motor kit you (also, linked above) :thumbsup: But, like Hellion mentioned, the connectors are different. According to the "specs" (ads) ...the battery pack has an Anderson XT60...
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    Project Stoopid!

    Puttin' your mind "to it" ...thinkin' it thru ...& "sharing the journey" with us...I love it :cheers2: IMO figuring out a mess like that ...& gettin' 'er running :thumbsup: ...should get ya...both awards :2guns: Lookin' good...my friend ;)
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    American Ethos (2025) Electrathon America Racer

    Hey Ez, Well...fiberglassin' is a seasonal activity...if done out of doors (outside) ...& the temps are/drop below ~65* & I have been doing all of this fiberglassin' outside in my backyard ...&/now, the current "high" temps, around here, are only ~ 40* :( * Many of the fiberglassin' videos...
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    American Ethos (2025) Electrathon America Racer

    Hey T, Yup...it has I had 'er under a tarp ...but, the tarp got blown off, (1) night ...she got pretty soaked ...& jualla' :cornut:
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    American Ethos (2025) Electrathon America Racer

    Hey WTR, Um...yea...I was...gonna :innocent: As this front section isn't really "structural" ...& is "basically" just a foot/leg "box" & front bumper ;) & I incorporated "huge" ~5" long, solid pins ...under all of them 3" "splices" :) But, I'm flexable ...& I guess...I could ...drill some...
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    American Ethos (2025) Electrathon America Racer

    I cut (4) 3" pieces of pipe (~5/8" ID) ...to use as the "spacers" ...& (4) ~5" pieces of 5/8" OD rod ...to use as alignment "pins" Then, simply aligned the ends ...& slid 'em together ;) A ratchet strap helped to "draw" everything together, nice-n-snug :thumbsup:
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    American Ethos (2025) Electrathon America Racer

    Well, it's too cold for fiberglassin'...for this year :huh: So, I'ma thinkin' ta maybe try-n-ta-add a ~3" extension :thumbsup: ...maybe that will help :cornut: * Hi...Ducky...I see you :p So, I did some measurin' & markin' Cut 'em off, at the marks Did a quick "mock up" * Notice I...
  13. Functional Artist

    Project Stoopid!

    Hey T, Not the welds :mad2: ...yup I/we know what a weld looks like ;) I/we want to see ...more/different views ...& from more angles :cornut: & More of the design ...& lots more of the craftsmanship :sifone: What ya got so far looks so kool :thumbsup: ...but, I/we only got (1) pic to...
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    Project Stoopid!

    Um...Nice work! :cheers2: Well Done...my friend :2guns: How about some more pics ...um...more than that ...yup, a little bit more :thumbsup:
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    Project Stoopid!

    Hey T, Wonderful progress :bannana: Please eloborate/explain more about your Hack Press ...I'ma NOT understandin' :huh:
  16. Functional Artist

    New, old way to kill myself!

    Hey Denny, I'ma havin' a "rush" of emotions...here o_O:eek: Kool! WOW! WTF! You OK...my friend?? :unsure:
  17. Functional Artist

    One Bad Piglet

    Nice catch! :sifone: Good thing you quickly "took command" ...of that totally "unexpected" situation ...well done! :cheers2: *Note to self: Don't do that again ...or that ...or that either ;) I'm glad your OK ...& Piglet too :thumbsup: & Thanks for sharing :2guns:
  18. Functional Artist

    Band brake help

    Here is another brake rod-to-brake band, connecting method ...for karts with rod actuated brake bands * Note that the end of the brake rod (or cable) ...needs to be, connected to, the "actuating" side/end of the brake band So, when the brakes are applied ...the "closing or clamping action" of...
  19. Functional Artist

    Biggest tires you put on a race kart?

    My Hell-raiser kart has (13 x 6.50/6) smooth/slick Zero Turn Lawnmower tires Here is a video of it...in action :2guns: * The "DUDE" at the end...always makes me...giggle :ROFLMAO:
  20. Functional Artist

    Biggest tires you put on a race kart?

    I second the motion! :thumbsup: FYI: Here is my ElDingo (2016)
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