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    Drifting Kart think tank

    Lol and that's why I called the post a Think Tank. Each and every guys has a different but valid opinion that will in the end sway me into a specific direction. As to a safe and cheap cart, if I build a similar frame as to the Ariel Atom with the enclosed frame I can use thinner material making...
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    Drifting Kart think tank

    Lol chopping a cart in two and extending it will weaken it IMO as the karts I have seen is all bend tubing and I want to extend it behind the driver seat. That does not allow a lot of meat on the existing frame to work with. I might be overlooking something obvious here? Building a frame from...
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    Drifting Kart think tank

    Ok 4stroke power delivery is more predictable than a 2 stroke. A 2 stroke will have to be geared 100% to give power in the upper band so gearing sprocket size etc will be crucial. 4 strokes also last way longer than 2 strokes. My cart will be a dedicated drifter as drifting in our country is...
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    Drifting Kart think tank

    Thanks Fabroman, that's about it yes... Voided please share your info if you don't mind. Chassis lenght and width, what motor are you running? Size tyres? Gear ratios etc?
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    Drifting Kart think tank

    I don't have a chassis. Thinking of building one from scratch. Maybe make the frame a two piece that slides one into the other so as to extend the frame with very little hassle to find the best setup. I was thinking of mounting the motor behind the seat to get the best weight distribution. I'm...
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    Drifting Kart think tank

    Guys I want to build a drifting kart in the near future and want to get all my ducks in a row before forking out hard earned cash. My thinking so far: I'm thinking of using a shifter engine from a bike. 4stroke preferred, 400cc or bigger. Must be watercooled as airflow will be restricted due...
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    DIYGK Member Map

    LOL well pleased to meet you guys! Will now post and rack your brains on a planned future project I have on the table...
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    DIYGK Member Map

    Can someone please add me: Cape Town, South Africa. Unfortunately I was victim of affirmative shoping so no pc for now, only my crapberry to interact with diygk.:roflol:
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