ML-TOYS
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Has anyone done it, i have this from the front of my quadrunner.
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gixxerkart
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Dafaq? No man, just...no.
OzFab
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Well, they do it with cars so, why not...
Nodroz
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If your engine sits in front too, I don't see a problem with front wheel drive. If the engine sits at the back, then I guess you'll have troubles with traction.
fowler
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Why not 4x4
While u are at it
While u are at it
jman231994
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Or 4 wheel steer for some crazy turning action. Run that as the back end
ML-TOYS
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I was actually thinking of this first. But i would have a rear steer lockout and release when i want to use it.
gixxerkart
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Performance wise that is a bad idea. A neat one though. I race fwd cars on the weekends, believe me it can be done, but with much headache when on dirt. The amount of under steer will be increased. And if the kart has a short wheelbase you'll get wicked throttle oversteer. Although it can't be any worse than most karts since they are all technically rear engine rear drive like a Porsche. Mid engine is the only to race.
exenos
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I guess it would be a literal "Steer where you want to go and apply the gas". The handling would be interesting to say the least.
ML-TOYS
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ok so handling is a big factor for fwd
anderkart
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I'd be fairly easy to use quad parts for FWD,
but heres a pic of the front drive system on a dual-engine/4WD kart:
pics from this site: http://www.affordablegokarts.com/RaceKartsProjectKarts&More.php
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gixxerkart
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That thing has got to plow like a pig... Zero suspension all the way around and no way to absorb bump steer, weight transfer from front to back, and no way to resist throttle snap over. But I bet it takes off like crazy
Doc Sprocket
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Add the lack of a differential in the front... or rear for that matter. As I understand it, the above was a prototype/proof of concept, and as such, handling ain't too concerning.
gixxerkart
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It's really neat. If industrial engines made enough power to have wheel spin be a problem this would be the kart to have in a drag race
The-Kid
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i got a quadruner 86-87 LT-F230 and idk i never saw one with front wheel drive so WTF but if is the original motor is hard to kill it but know you canged it to front wheel drive idk
ML-TOYS
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This was 4wd, the rear diff was missing along with motor and trans
The-Kid
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oo well if you need parts you might find sum on http://www.cheapcycleparts.com/ is were i got my parts and is mostly cheap price
ML-TOYS
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Ok so now i am wondering what happens with any ratio this thing has, moving from front of quad to rear of go kart means i will be basically reversing the direction of input. 
Doc Sprocket
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Ok so now i am wondering what happens with any ratio this thing has, moving from front of quad to rear of go kart means i will be basically reversing the direction of input.
Running a helical gearbox in reverse will not affect the ratio. Mechanically, it is a little weaker in reverse due to the angles that the pinion gear teeth engage the ring gear teeth. With the comparatively low torque of our applications, it'll be fine. Frankly, I can't even guarantee the gears are helical, given the original application. If the teeth are cut straight, there's no ill effects at all...
ML-TOYS
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thanks toy, maybe i will pop it open or find the parts diagrams for it and take a look
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