building a go kart....out of a shopping cart.

[ryanjblajda]

yeah when i said "the part of the axle that doesnt move" i probably should have rephrased that. but yeah that looks like what i will have to do...

 

[ryanjblajda]

Pic

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8393/8943866030_bc529a97d3_c.jpg

 

[machinist@large]

Hmmm.

That looks entirely do-able!! Keep it coming; this is starting to shape up nicely!!

 

[ryanjblajda]

thanks!

i just changed the rear to live axle and im going to keep fat tires all around. i like em wide. i also have listed out all the parts i should need minus random nuts and bolts.

and i changed the seat to a flat one.

i just have no money atm...so production is pretty much limited to design for the moment, although i should have money to buy frame stock soon.

 

[ryanjblajda]

Parts List

**edit 6/4/13 [added Misc & Electronics]**

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Engine:

http://www.harborfreight.com/engine...rizontal-shaft-gas-engine-epa-carb-69727.html

Brake & Gas Control:

http://www.bmikarts.com/Brake-Foot-Pedal_p_1154.html
http://www.bmikarts.com/Gas-Foot-Pedal-_p_1155.html
http://www.mfgsupply.com/gomini/gominibrakes/gominibrakes6drum/az2552.html
http://www.bmikarts.com/2-Hole-Bearing-Flangettes-_p_495.html
http://www.bmikarts.com/Throttle-Kit-_p_1828.html
http://www.bmikarts.com/Brake-Cables-56-or-64_p_1800.html

Tires:

http://www.bmikarts.com/Burris-Racing-Slicks-B-Series-11-x-500-x-6_p_1525.html
http://www.bmikarts.com/Burris-Racing-Slicks-B-Series-11-x-710-x-6-_p_1522.html

Steering:

http://www.homedepot.com/p/DANCO-Ba...-Faucets-25-Pack-30298/100167343#.UawY67_OK7s
http://www.homedepot.com/p/1-2-in-x...th-1-16-in-Thick-35170/202183531#.UawbPb_OK7s
http://www.homedepot.com/p/3-8-in-x-48-in-Plain-Steel-Round-Rod-48930/100337805#.UawcdL_OK7s
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_21957_21957
http://www.bmikarts.com/Complete-Spindle-Set--58-_p_1319.html
http://www.bmikarts.com/Pitman-Arm-_p_1460.html

Wheels:

http://www.bmikarts.com/6-WMS-True-Roll-Wheels-_p_1555.html
http://www.bmikarts.com/Lightened-Aluminum-Wheel-Hub-Front-_p_2380.html
http://www.bmikarts.com/Lightened-Aluminum-Racing-Wheel-Hub-1-Bore-_p_1630.html

Drivetrain:

http://www.mfgsupply.com/gomini/gom...entcomet/gominiclutchcometcsc400/209760a.html
http://www.bmikarts.com/1-Steel-Live-Axle_p_517.html
http://gokartsusa.com/Gokart-Axle-Installation-Kit.aspx
http://www.mfgsupply.com/az2165-60.html
http://www.mfgsupply.com/az2286.html

Frame:

http://www.bmikarts.com/Plain-Black-Single-Seat-_p_1242.html
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Crown-Bo...th-1-16-in-Thick-42330/100337410#.UawSmL_OK7s
http://www.homedepot.com/p/1-in-x-3...ith-1-8-in-Thick-17940/202183524#.Ua1q87_OK7s

Electronics:

http://www.superbrightleds.com/more...-heavy-duty-high-powered-led-work-light/1508/
http://www.bmikarts.com/12V-Battery_p_532.html

Misc:

http://www.bmikarts.com/2-Piece-Steel-Locking-Collar-34-1-or-1-14_p_1101.html


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Let me know if I forgot anything important. I think I got all the parts i should need.

i plan on running 6" Dia x 8" Wide wheels

 

[ryanjblajda]

Pic

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5443/8944334491_6cda4788af_c.jpg

 

[ryanjblajda]

if i buy the Predator 7HP engine do i need a torque converter? the clutch i have listed is only rated for 5HP.

actually do i put the torque converter on and then the clutch onto it?

 

[landuse]

if i buy the Predator 7HP engine do i need a torque converter? the clutch i have listed is only rated for 5HP.

actually do i put the torque converter on and then the clutch onto it?

You don't need a TC with a 7HP. A centrifugal clutch will work fine.

A torque converter IS a clutch, so you don't need another clutch on top of it

 

[ryanjblajda]

OOOOOOH. cool. well thats awesome, thanks.

 

[ryanjblajda]

sooo.. just totaled up everything and it would approximately cost $1,109.52

this is a **** expensive hobby.

lol compared to what ive spent on my car its not that bad.

 

[landuse]

If you do a little searching for used parts, you can bring that total down. You can buy a old frame off craigslist for $100 and you would have a bunch of parts like wheels, steering, tyres etc.

 

[ryanjblajda]

yeah im just picky lol. and i want to do most of the work myself/custom

but i probably will start looking on cl to find some of that stuff, like steering components and frame stuff.

but honestly thats not an expensive price tag cause i spent that much on coilovers for my car, and before i decided i wanted to build this instead i was planning to build/stretch a metropolitan (scooter) and that would have cost me about the same as this.

but this is going to be WAY cooler.

 

[ryanjblajda]

so new version.