Hello,
I'm Renaat, I'm aged 17 and I'll show you my three karts.
FIRST KART:
I made this kart when I was only 12YO, using a Robin (Subaru) EY28 engine. This stationary engine has 8hp, 280cc and was used for road works. It got it for free because it was not working properly. I opened the carb and solved the problem (To difficult to explain, I don't know every part in English).
The frame was very basic, but what did you expect, I was 12
. Some parts of the steering system come from a small lawn tractor from our neighbours, after a tree came down on it .
I have only one picture of the Kart, and one of the engine:
I had it for 1 year, and then I builded another kart, so this one had to move... I kept the engine, but I threw the frame away.
Top speed was about 50mph, clutch was a V-shaped belt that I could thighten with a pedal.
SECOND KART:
When I was 13, I started building a second kart. This one took a few months to build, because I took my time.
I had 2 smaller wheels, and ONE big car wheel.
This brought my to the idea to make a kart with 2 small front wheels and one big rear wheel. This was about the best idea I had untill then. When you see the pics, you will understand why. This kart looks stunning I think.
When I finished building it, it took me about another 15 months to improve about everything on this kart. I changed the brake into a disc brake, I placed real kart wheels in the front, I changed the rear wheel mounts, I changed the steering system, I added a small roll-over bar, I added a better gas tank, ...
The result is a very nice looking kart, going up to 50mph, and fun to drift.
Small Movies:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5byWyoDLN4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Obo1l7QwP7g
Pics:
THIRD KART:
I'll post a separate topic on this one...
I'm Renaat, I'm aged 17 and I'll show you my three karts.
FIRST KART:
I made this kart when I was only 12YO, using a Robin (Subaru) EY28 engine. This stationary engine has 8hp, 280cc and was used for road works. It got it for free because it was not working properly. I opened the carb and solved the problem (To difficult to explain, I don't know every part in English).
The frame was very basic, but what did you expect, I was 12
. Some parts of the steering system come from a small lawn tractor from our neighbours, after a tree came down on it .I have only one picture of the Kart, and one of the engine:
I had it for 1 year, and then I builded another kart, so this one had to move... I kept the engine, but I threw the frame away.
Top speed was about 50mph, clutch was a V-shaped belt that I could thighten with a pedal.
SECOND KART:
When I was 13, I started building a second kart. This one took a few months to build, because I took my time.
I had 2 smaller wheels, and ONE big car wheel.
This brought my to the idea to make a kart with 2 small front wheels and one big rear wheel. This was about the best idea I had untill then. When you see the pics, you will understand why. This kart looks stunning I think.
When I finished building it, it took me about another 15 months to improve about everything on this kart. I changed the brake into a disc brake, I placed real kart wheels in the front, I changed the rear wheel mounts, I changed the steering system, I added a small roll-over bar, I added a better gas tank, ...
The result is a very nice looking kart, going up to 50mph, and fun to drift.
Small Movies:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5byWyoDLN4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Obo1l7QwP7g
Pics:
THIRD KART:
I'll post a separate topic on this one...
Very nice Karts and for your age you should be proud of your workmanship 
