Go kart project

[chebly sobra]

Whats up guys?

So recently I purchased a go kart project, including the frame, whells and the body. It is a shelby cobra replica. The issue is that I do not know muchabout go karts.

I have tried reading and watching videos but I would like some help before making further purchases. I would like some tips on where to start, perhaps a plan of approach. I have listed some parts I have been looking at.

I would appreciate any help or recommendations.

Spindles

Steering Shaft

Throttle cable

Cable, pedals, springs

212cc Torque converter

 

[panchothedog]

Welcome to the forum. The internet is full of stuff. If you want one stop shopping and customer support if needed here are two. Go Power Sports and
OMB Warehouse will have everything you have listed. Many other suppliers out there. I mention these because I have done quite a bit of business with both
them. Nice looking Cobra bodies.

 

[redflash]

I sense that those are worth a fortune.....even as they sit, bonkers dude !

 

[chebly sobra]

Welcome to the forum. The internet is full of stuff. If you want one stop shopping and customer support if needed here are two. Go Power Sports and
OMB Warehouse will have everything you have listed. Many other suppliers out there. I mention these because I have done quite a bit of business with both
them. Nice looking Cobra bodies.

Thanks for the suggestions. Will certainly look into them.

 

[Big Bob]

The silver body will never work for you. Common knowledge silver Cobras are jinxed with trouble even if you paint them. I am more than willing to take it off your hands for a decent price so you can avoid the nightmare of the Silver Cobra. PM me if you wish to keep your sanity.

 

[ezcome-ezgo]

I heard the red ones melt if you look at them too intensely. Therefore, my shipping address will be forthcoming.

 

[cswansen12]

Im gonna tell you right now that your most likely gonna end up finding everything through go power sports because they have all the specialty parts you need.

 

[Bansil]

Very cool, I know its not Factory Five Racing but who makes those kits? I would love to read about them and the history

 

[BaconBitRacing]

Very cool, I know its not Factory Five Racing but who makes those kits? I would love to read about them and the history

Closest I could afford!

 

[JimD]

Are you going to drive them around on the street are are you going to put them in parades? You can very easily just use a clutch with the correct gearing and tire size but if it is a lot of stop and go driving then you definitely would want a torque converter. The biggest problem with the t/c is lack of air movement since everything in back is closed that is why I am suggesting just a clutch - we make both but each have there own short fall. keeping the tires around 12" to 13" max will give you flexibility to go either way. Another option is look at the Honda engine with the built-in wet clutch and it has 2:1 gear reduction which gives you a lot of gearing choices as to speed depending on what you are going to do.

 

[JimD]

chebly sobra -- don't leave us hanging we want to know what you are going to do. I am a little partial to those cars myself.​