New member, Antics Garage Busta Lime build with son.

[ianrobb]

For those curious, here's a better shot of the "big" go kart.

Mostly Miata parts(wheels, spindles/brakes, steering rack, transmission), 86 RX-7 differential. Will be powered by a 2.5L Ford Duratec 4 cylinder. 1,300Lb goal weight.

 

[Sparkwizard]

7 degrees caster, zero camber and near zero toe will work on a flat frame kart. (no suspension)

 

[Edwin Spangler]

Well thats just a naked car...

 

[Sparkwizard]

My spidey senses are tingling while looking at the thin-wall square tubing near the upper control arm mounts and around the driver's seat.

Not for street use in the US, correct?

 

[ianrobb]

My spidey senses are tingling while looking at the thin-wall square tubing near the upper control arm mounts and around the driver's seat.

Not for street use in the US, correct?

I will likely gusset some areas near the control arms, not sure what you're worried about around the driver's seat. The car will have a "body", and yes, this will be street legal in the US.

If you're concerned with safety, these are not "safe" cars. There is very little protection from other vehicles.

 

[Denny]

The same rules that apply to go-karts apply to cars.

 

[Sparkwizard]

The same rules that apply to go-karts apply to cars.

As a NC state certified safety inspector, I must respectfully disagree with you. The thinwall tubing would not fly in this state.

 

[ianrobb]

I'm curious what you consider thin wall? Both the car, and the kart are made with 16ga 1x1" steel tube. That size tube is very common for lightweight kit car frames.