Getting the rear done.
Short video of engine running and looking over the buggy.
Short video of engine running and looking over the buggy.
420cc Off-Road Go Kart Built and Designed From Scratch
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thatkartbuilder
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Wow! Independent rear suspension, awesome , would fit the buggy vibe!
Denny
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Nothing a grinder can’t fix. I applaud your inventiveness!
Here's the arm. Not ready for the wheel yet.
Here it is running (low quality video for some reason):
https://youtube.com/shorts/MJCfwkrvWO0?si=FMQSzOnFBRjzHNlo
Here it is running (low quality video for some reason):
https://youtube.com/shorts/MJCfwkrvWO0?si=FMQSzOnFBRjzHNlo
Master Hack
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What ya runnin for wheel/axle bearings?
Denny
Canned Monster
Looks good!
Master Hack
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Ok,cool. thanks
Denny
Canned Monster
That’s kind of personal asking about another man’s balls don’t you think?
Master Hack
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I didn't, but its whats on yer mind, obviously.
l was referring to shaft support.
l was referring to shaft support.
Denny
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Yea, I’m not going to touch that one. I’ll just back away slowly now.
TNThomas
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Looking good. That thing looks "stout" all around, well done.
I got this thing rolling!!!
Still a lot of work, I don't know if the rear suspension is strong enough, there are sounds when it rolls around, the back is sagging, etc. But it's rolling.
I drove it around the yard a bit hehe. I was worried the engine might not be powerful enough but now I'm not.
Still a lot of work, I don't know if the rear suspension is strong enough, there are sounds when it rolls around, the back is sagging, etc. But it's rolling.
I drove it around the yard a bit hehe. I was worried the engine might not be powerful enough but now I'm not.
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Got gas and brake pedals, put on a battery, and a gear box for D-N-R. Now I need to tune it up, mostly. The biggest problem is that the outer tire turns in more than the inner tire. But when I lift the front off the ground and turn the wheels, the inner tire turns more than the outer, just as it's supposed to. I did design it with akerman steering, so I'm pretty sure that's not the issue. I'll just have to look at it and find out.
On that note, if i just used a more basic steering design, as pictured, instead of a rack and pinon, will that cause any problems when actually driving the thing?
Other than that, im going to get some dials, lights, etc.
On that note, if i just used a more basic steering design, as pictured, instead of a rack and pinon, will that cause any problems when actually driving the thing?
Other than that, im going to get some dials, lights, etc.
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Denny
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Keep the rack!! That kart and tires are too big and heavy for GoKart style steering. You’d hate it. Looks great, how does it perform under heavy use?
That's what I figured. I'll just need to figure out what the deal is. But now I'm going to just goof off for a couple of days.
Under heavy use? I've just barely drove it around for now, but it works well and it's a really smooth ride. It will turn well when I steer within a certain limit, and I drove it around the roads and it all worked well. It can accelerate pretty well, too, all considered.
Under heavy use? I've just barely drove it around for now, but it works well and it's a really smooth ride. It will turn well when I steer within a certain limit, and I drove it around the roads and it all worked well. It can accelerate pretty well, too, all considered.
Denny
Canned Monster
It sounds like you made all the design perimeters!