Dangerous steering set up.

[pearl111]

I don't recommend using this steering set up.

 

[Denny]

Why? No more dangerous than the rest of the kart!

 

[BaconBitRacing]

I don’t even know what to say. Who died?

 

[Functional Artist]

That's some Old School, Soap Box Derby technology (& construction) right there

IMO That level of "sophistication" should only be powered by gravity
...& NOT by several ponies

 

[BaconBitRacing]

That's some Old School, Soap Box Derby technology (& construction) right there

IMO That level of "sophistication" should only be powered by gravity
...& NOT by several ponies

Gravity. Maybe pedal power. That whole kart is a hot mess and I can't look at it without having an aneurysm. Surprisingly, it doesn't seem to have dolly wheels. Unfortunately it also looks as if has been driven some.

 

[JimD]

Come on guys it is better than the first kart I ever built. He at least put on a brake. I steered mine with my feet on that cross member in front and it was direct drive. I agree if you pull hard on the steering column most likely it will break off but your feet are on the front axle board. For his or her first build it isn't bad. Granted any design came be improved upon but this person might be designing airplanes in the future and I want him in a good mood, right Orville?

 

[Master Hack]

Thats Fred Flintstone meets the 19th century....

 

[Bansil]

Reminds me of mid 70,s steering with our feet and pulling on ropes to get back to straight

 

[Dingocat]

My newest kart has no nuts on the tie rod ends, just pins, enough play that you can pop the steering wheel 180° out and steer backwords.

 

[Bansil]

My newest kart has no nuts on the tie rod ends, just pins, enough play that you can pop the steering wheel 180° out and steer backwords.

...is that a jeep thing?



I had to

 

[panchothedog]

Looks like he built the famous Go Kart from a wooden pallet we all saw here a few months back. He's been busy.

 

[Master Hack]

Apparanrley he didn’t read or care about the advantages of Balsa wood. That looks to be just common fir. Its a shame! That could be soo much more!

 

[panchothedog]

I had forgotten about the Balsa myself. At only 30% of the weight can you imagine how fast it would be.

 

[Dingocat]

...is that a jeep thing?



I had to

That pitman arm only tried to fall off once

 

[Denny]

All it needs is some 10 penny 31/2” nails poking up through the seat to keep you from sliding out of it on sharp turns. Cheaper than seat belts!

 

[Idkw much 👍]

the front part where the steering pivots looks sketchy ah
how thick is that?

All it needs is some 10 penny 31/2” nails poking up through the seat to keep you from sliding out of it on sharp turns. Cheaper than seat belts!

lol go with what works ig

i have to say though, that space next to the engine looks perfect for a trunk, i hate not being able to carry things wiht me in the kart, you can probably put a backwards facing seat and a plate next to it to protect from the engine
for a kid oc