My Dirt Devil gokart build

[Nodroz]

And another video here aswell. This time with the GoPro mounted securely.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mFFLsbQeb8

 

[Nodroz]

Selfmade exhaust!
Its much more silent now. Tomorrow more info and pics!

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[landuse]

Nice exhaust Alex!!

 

[OzFab]

Is that an old fire extinguisher?

 

[Nodroz]

Is that an old fire extinguisher?

Haha, yeah. These things still got some use!

NEW VIDEO! This time with the gear lever hooked up! It was the ride of my life! Just awesome!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhEh9K50090

Painting started! See pics!
* Started welding, cleaning and painting the 2 front A-arms.
* Organised all my electronics and cables. Made a small box at the rear for my battery and electronics liks CDI and rectifier.

Engine doesn't run good in high rpm. I assume it's the spark plug. I am going to replace it, and report back to you, as it's pretty weird. You can hear it in the video aswell... it starts misfiring.

 

[landuse]

That is a great test drive!

 

[mysteryboy28]

i want a shifter kart now. lol.

 

[OzFab]

Awesome! Everything fell into place, it goes great. Well done Alex

 

[Nodroz]

That is a great test drive!

Yeah indeed! Just lovely!

i want a shifter kart now. lol.

Haha, and I got one!

Awesome! Everything fell into place, it goes great. Well done Alex

Thanks! I'm really happy aswell. Now some more fine-tuning and some small stuff and we're done!

It snowed today! Took out my gokart and starten doing some drifting. This was just aweeeeeeesome!
The tires don't have any grip, but hell this was a fun ride!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKlZBE3t1K8

PS: "Sneeuwpret" means snow fun.

 

[OzFab]

That's some good driving, under the circumstances I can think of easier surfaces to drive on... like... glass

 

[jhaedtler]

I built one of these and it was way to small for me, I'm 6 foot tall. I made mine longer and added fold down pedals for shorter drivers. After a year or so I added a torque converter to it and that made it a very nice drift machine. I plan on changing the frame once again just to fit my needs. I also made a new rear end and changed the rear suspension. But I just can't leave well enough alone!/Users/johnhaedtler/Desktop/IMG_0554.JPG
I hope this pictures works?

 

[Nodroz]

Nope, picture didn't work. Look here: http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=737

Yes, I know. The frame is way too short! I am going to extend it 10 - 15 cm.

 

[r_chez_08]

Looking sick Alex! You need some snow chains

 

[OzFab]

Looking sick Alex! You need some snow chains

Where's the fun in that?

 

[jhaedtler]

Trying to post pictures with an Apple computer

I built one of these and it was way to small for me, I'm 6 foot tall. I made mine longer and added fold down pedals for shorter drivers. After a year or so I added a torque converter to it and that made it a very nice drift machine. I plan on changing the frame once again just to fit my needs. I also made a new rear end and changed the rear suspension. But I just can't leave well enough alone!/Users/johnhaedtler/Desktop/IMG_0554.JPG
I hope this pictures works?

http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=33483&stc=1&d=1362405859
I have an Apple computer and this picture stuff is a real pain to do, I doubt if this will work either. I hate computers at times.

 

[landuse]

http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=33483&stc=1&d=1362405859
I have an Apple computer and this picture stuff is a real pain to do, I doubt if this will work either. I hate computers at times.

Looks to me like it worked!!

 

[Nodroz]

Wow, awesome build! I love it! We need to share some thoughts. I'm sure I can use some help of somebody who build it so good.

 

[r_chez_08]

Nice buggies, looks like a blast!

 

[Nodroz]

It took a while, but here are some new updates! I lengthened the frame, welded everything fully and put a primer on to prevent rusting.

I lengthened the frame by using inside metal beams. It is all very solid now.

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[OzFab]

So, it's now in primer & you still haven't sorted the roll bar