My Kart.

[LarryW]

Here is my kart I built from a blaster and a manco dingo.

Some pictures of it stock, the blaster front end and during build and finished.

It was powered my a powermax 16hp but its out and going either 252 jlo, 297 jlo, 300sachs or 340 twin rupp.

 

[freakboy]

i like it!

 

[LarryW]

Few more pictures.

You can see the steering design I came up with. The problem was I didnt have the cash for a steering rack and pinion. With my feet in between the a arms it spread them out quite a bit. It took a while to figure out but was able to get it with near zero bump steer. I know it has been copied by other builders.

I built this with a main goals of being a good ride/fast and still smaller design. Its pretty short.

 

[freakboy]

It does look fun how fast would you say it goes?

 

[LarryW]

It does look fun how fast would you say it goes?

Thanks!!!
I would assume 30mph ish. The gearing was left basically stock as it was with the 8hp. Just got there quicker.

I have video too, let me try to post some.

 

[LarryW]

no sound though

These videos where made with a camera with no mic. Sorry about that. Pretty cool otherwise.

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

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePfKsJRevI0

 

[theo]

Larry what gear ratio did you go with on the buggy?

 

[Smurph]

Very nice! I really like the look of it, and the design on the front end. Good work.

 

[LarryW]

Thanks guys!!!
Theo, I can remember. It is geared up a tad from stock but not much. I believe you helped me with the build on another site. I posted the whole thing as I did it.

 

[rgvkid]

Looks like fun, I think Ive seen your video before. I like the crossover steering setup. I would suggest maybe to beef up the tubing a bit for the steering components, especially if you are beefing up the motor soon. Lets see some suspension working video when you get sometime. Good job

 

[LarryW]

...I would suggest maybe to beef up the tubing a bit for the steering components...

Thanks!
What tubing are you talking about? tie rods? or frame?

I havent had any problems with it other then when I hit something. The things I wanted to do but havent yet is front bumper to protect the steering. I also wanted to do something different with the steering linkage pivot arm. Putting Bearing/bushings something like that in there.

 

[freakboy]

I belive he means the rods from tie rod end to tie rod end it looks a little thin.

 

[LarryW]

ok, thanks,
The ones connected to the spindles are stock blaster ones cut and welded. The smaller/short ones are solid steel, not tubing. I havent had an problems at all with them yet and I dont really baby it either, lol.

 

[Raviolikid134]

Id love to get a hold of a Dingo. Seriously nice build though

 

[birddog1148]

Larry, do the 6x6 guys know you are cheating on them

 

[newrider3]

I know it has been copied by other builders.

Heh, like me?

So when are you going to build a full cage for it?

 

[LarryW]

Larry, do the 6x6 guys know you are cheating on them

Oh crap busted, lol.


Newrider3, I think it was you, others to I think. I dont mind. Actually pleased that other like it as well as I did.

As far as the cage goes, probably never. Birddog1148 knows my project list isnt small. Next for the buggy is a sled engine. Probably not to next year.

 

[LarryW]

Ok, I put together a video of it. Few pict to start with, then some action video clips. It turned out pretty cool.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foQ-9CfLpjg

 

[Rickracer]

KEWL VID!!!! Where's your helmet???? It's not a good idea to rip like that on a machine with that much performance with no brain bucket,

 

[LarryW]

KEWL VID!!!! Where's your helmet???? It's not a good idea to rip like that on a machine with that much performance with no brain bucket,

Yea, dont do it at home kids, lol.
I usually wear it but I should wear it all the time.