post your karts

[bighead]

Here is some of my toys.

 

[Routy]

wow savage stuff. i like the bar stool racer i wanted to make one their cool.

 

[porsche930dude]

Hey porsche930- is this your jeep?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OH8tJvNGyQY&feature=related

yup thats my brother crappy video and everybody dogs on it but im too lazy to make a good one

 

[Doc Sprocket]

Yeah- I read the comments. People are dingbats- what can I say?

 

[Routy]

has anyone ever thought about bolting on some quad tires to a shifter kart so you can switch between road and off road with one savage kart?

 

[redsox985]

The gear ratios would be way out of whack and probably damage the clutch or motor.

 

[r97]

i think the off road conditions would snap a race frame like a twig, don't they bend just sitting in them?

 

[anderkart]

has anyone ever thought about bolting on some quad tires to a shifter kart so you can switch between road and off road with one savage kart?

Taller tires would contact the frame while turning on many of the shifter frames and there's usually only a small amount of clearance between the R-R tire and the side mounted Engine. But if you off-set the wheels outward and re-geared you could make it work.

 

[Doc Sprocket]

In short, right kart for the right job.

 

[Routy]

ok cuss i think it would be savage and wat about r97 comment would the frame snap with the conditions and how would i fix that?

 

[r97]

reinforcing the frame, braces ect. you might manage a packed dirt road with some mods to the frame, but if you wan't to do anything that is actually considered off road riding, its gonna be basically a whole new kart. but then it would be horrid on the track. it will be especially tough because without suspension that frame will have to absorb everything.

 

[Routy]

right but i dont plan on jumping at all mostly muddin and dirt roads but wat if i built the frame out of different metal material a tougher tubing and than some braces and reinforcments it should handle like anyother normal kart

 

[r97]

well if your making a kart it will be easier, but making one that is on road/off road will most likely be not great at both, can't go off jumps, can't take it to the track, you can sure try if you wan't i'm sure you'l end up with something good. but my suggestion (what toy story said is true) is decide which you like most/be able to use most often.

 

[Routy]

well off road cuss i dont have a track around here so 90% off road 20% on road ill gear it different and being on road wont be taking turns at fast speeds. what metal should i use to make the frame sturdy enough

 

[modelengineer]

110% driving, that's what we like to see

I'd make an off-road kart, since an off-road kart can easily manage on-road, but a road kart can't do off-road.

I'd use 40x40x1.6 or 40x40x2.0 if you don't feel comfortable welding 1.6 tubing. Square tube is probably easier to fabricate, but round tube will be lighter/stronger if you use the right size tubing.

Also, I think you should make your own topic for this, this one is supposed to be for posting pics of karts (I think)
To get back on topic, here's a pic of mine when it was nearly ready for the first test drive:

 

[Routy]

it is 110% cuss once this is built im never going to stop drivin it lol no the 2 was to close to the 1 and i never read over my messages probably should start. Ya it is i started it but i started it because i wanted a kart idea and i got a few so i was askin some other questions and the reason y i want the shifter kart design is because i love the design they are like the sports car of go karts.

 

[Routy]

that kart is nice love the custom exhaust. this is what i want to build but with atv tires on it and more reinforcement i got the engine to.

 

[redsox985]

Routy, where are you from I don't think I've ever heard savage used like you use it?

 

[bighead]

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This is a bad *** ride.

 

[Routy]

Routy, where are you from I don't think I've ever heard savage used like you use it?[/QUOT

California lol explains it huh?