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  1. J

    single wheel vs. live axle

    I understand that single wheel turns easier so go for hard ashpalt, but since only one wheel is powered would you lose speed
  2. J

    100 amp arc welder?

    since my dad knows how to arc weld i'm going to get an arc welder. is 100 amp is good enough or do i need something a little more heavy duty
  3. J

    where to get metal

    i'm having trouble finding metal, could you go to the local hardware store like jerry's or home depot.
  4. J

    brakes

    I know that disk brakes are the best, but i want to know the stopping power of a band brake. would it be good for speeds up to 30 mph
  5. J

    spindle arms

    on the guide it says to have it at a 105 degree angle. would it really matter what the angle it is as long as the tie rods are the correct length and adjustable. Because looking at the pics it doesn't look like there is much room for the outside tire to turn
  6. J

    tire sizes

    i've heard the size of the tire is different with it pumped up, is this true. so if i had 6" tire with it all pumped up with air would the diamiter be bigger. if so is there like a calculation thingy that will figure out the final diamiter
  7. J

    steering setup

    well i'm making an offroad go kart with full suspensions. on the front are double a arms. well the problem is when the suspension go up and will make the steering rods up with it, if not set up right they will bend or even break. how do i avoid this
  8. J

    resetting steering

    i would like a steering system that just reset itself. i've heard you can just use ones out of small cars. would this work
  9. J

    front suspensions

    i want to add front suspensions to my off road go kart, but all i have seen was pictures so don't really understand how to install them and how it turns then.
  10. J

    two seater engine

    I'm making a two seater go kart, i was just wondering how powerful of an engine would be good for this.
  11. J

    how to use lawnmower engine

    i looked at the first post of this and i was still wondering if you could use the two gears. or if i were to use the twisted belt method, could i use a regular chain. I wouldn't want to use a regular belt, it would probably break.
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