kart design

[stephenm2682]

hey all, been looking on kartbuilding website, have to sayi like the look of the racing kart.
http://www.kartbuilding.net/racingk...F/Main_Kart_Complete_02_Labelled_Overview.pdf

how easy would it be to make using square instead of round without compromising too much on style?

 

[Kenny_McCormic]

You could easily do that in square, no complex bends, just notch and weld.

 

[stephenm2682]

should i use live axle, and chain or belt?

 

[dragracing1213]

If you want more speed and power go live axle and as for a chain or belt I would go chain...

 

[Kenny_McCormic]

Live, chain.

 

[stephenm2682]

me again, right then for the kart in the link above would 25mm 2.5mm box steel be sufficient?

 

[theo]

Yes.

theo

 

[stephenm2682]

cheers

 

[stephenm2682]

hey all, what materials do i need to make the kingpin mounting, the kingpin & stub axles?

 

[theo]

You need:
2 ft. of 1 1/4x1/4 bar stock
1 ft. of 1x1x1/8 angle iron
4 delron bushings
1 ft of tubing or pipe to fit the delron bushings.
2 5/8x? bolts to fit rims being used.




theo

 

[stephenm2682]

do i need bushings though as on the kartbuilding website it says without?
on chassis section:-
http://www.kartbuilding.net/racingkart/index.html

 

[theo]

If you want to do it correctly and eliminate any slop and looseness, then you need bushings.

theo