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Ima gonna build a Slingshot It's gonna be made out of go kart parts ...so, I guess it would be a mini-Slingshot ;) There's basically (3) parts to it ...the front end ...the cock pit ...& the tail Ima gonna start with the "3rd member"(does anyone remember that term?) The rear axle will...

I've been bouncin' ideas around about a new project. :) It's gonna be kinda like my Zero turn kart (same concept) 2017 - Hero (Zero Turn Go Kart) | DIY Go Karts The Land Speeder is gonna be designed better (better maneuverability) ...& should be way more powerful too (2-48V 1,000 motors as...

Thinkin' of buildin' a Formula SAE style/type of a kart :) " Formula SAE is a student design competition organized by SAE International (previously known as the Society of Automotive Engineers, SAE). The competition was started in 1980 by the SAE student branch at the University of Texas at...

Building a roadster based on an old racing kart :) "Steppin' my game up a notch" for this one :cool: So, I got some 1" x 14g. HREW (hot rolled electric welded) steel tube ...an actual tube bender ...& did some bendin' :sneaky:

Inventory Reduction Sale :smiley_omg: I got/make "way" too much stuff :P I recently sold a box truck, that I had much of my art/many of my kart's stored in ...& now, I just got's no where's to keep 'em :huh: Plus, I hardly ever ride them :mad2: ...my kids have their own karts :auto: I...

I watched a movie the other day with the family, called "Go Kart's" :thumbsup: ...it was about go kart racing :auto: I must have told my wife (10) times "I could do that" :wai: ...not really racing (well maybe, who's gonna test 'er) ...but, to build a racing (style) kart...

Due to the Corona Virus, lots of us (globally) have been "advised" to stay home :huh: ...schooling has been suspended :furious2: ...many work places are closed (hopefully temporary) :mad: ...or some places, are on a complete "lock-down" :ack2: So, most of us have some (lots) of extra time to...

I have done many projects & build logs over the years :thumbsup: ...but, their spread all over the place :huh: So, I'll use this "Photo Gallery" thread to help organize & display some of my projects …& as a chronological "reference" or Table of Contents to more info on "My Metal" :2guns...

There's been a lot of discussion & confusion about batteries used to power small personal vehicles (kart's minibikes etc.) So, I assembled some info :thumbsup: Battery [ˈbadərē] 1.a container consisting of one or more cells, in which chemical energy is converted into electricity and used as a...

I have been researching the re-use of individual "Leaf" (Lithium battery) modules :idea2: ...ones that have been, removed from Nissan Leaf (cars) vehicles Here is some info on them (it's kinda long but, if interested, it has lots of good info) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYQJatWpBXY&t=20s...

It's a new year & I would like to challenge everyone to "Step their Game Up a Notch" :thumbsup: ...but, "safely" nuthin' radical :roflol: My "Step your Game Up a Notch" goals for 2020 include 1.) maybe try workin' with Higher Voltage Systems There's some 72V set up's available that look...

Wanted to let ya'all know, my buddy Miguel, @ Alfa Wheels has something new (& more powerful) :thumbsup...

TOP SECRET (so don't tell anyone) :cool: NASA Space Program Mission: Design & build a Lunar Rover (prototype) Requirements: Lightweight (gotta be shipped to the moon or ...) Electric/battery powered (can't go around pollutin' other atmospheres) Multi-terrain capable (gotta be able to climb...

Been doin some research :thumbsup: …& came across ads for this Percival's Hellcat The ads say, its designed by Frank Kurtis (designer of Indy cars) …& Rodger Ward (1959 Indy 500 winner) was a test driver & racing consultant …& it was built by Percival Manufacturing Co. of Des Moines, Iowa...

I used a truck rim to make a heavy duty fire pit :thumbsup: ...just added some legs …& covered some holes Functional Art :2guns: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gU_F_Uoa8FU

I have been looking for some narrow(er) "keyed" (6") "drive" rims (~3" wide) ...but, most of the (6") rims that I've found are (~5") wide (~$19.00 ea.) https://www.bmikarts.com/6-x-4-12-Steel-Rim-1-Bore_p_5402.html Then, I was thinkin' :idea2: ...maybe I can just add hubs to those composite...

Here is a kool, low-cost & super easy to connect DC Multi-function meter (~$20.00) :thumbsup: https://www.ebay.com/itm/DC-6-5-100V-20-50-100A-LCD-Digital-Combo-Panel-Display-Volt-Amp-Power-Watt-Meter/371892928601?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=640851630118&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649 The...

I came across one of those Chinese made electric scooter. :thumbsup: This one has a 24V 250W MY-1016 motor & is branded as a Freedom Scooter. It looks like it just needs cleaned up, some air in the tires, a little lube on the chain & fresh batteries. :cheers2: I even got my son Winston to help...

IMO live axles SUCK …on heavy karts ...or with big wheels …& especially on paved surfaces :ack2: Differentials can solve this problem ...but, they have their draw backs too (extra weight, additional losses, added cost etc.) I've seen folks who have removed (1) of the keys, that lock the...

Over the winter I ordered a Tachometer RPM Speed Meter 4 Digital Blue LED + Hall Proximity Switch Sensor (~$10.00)...