Something quite abit different

[machinist@large]

machinist@large:
Is this what you meant by a space frame?

Close; you still need to add diagonals in your rectangles (x's in each one). You should be able to treat each end as just one box/ rectangle.

 

[BillyBob128]

Is this it?

 

[machinist@large]

Is this it?

You got it!!

 

[BillyBob128]

i've been looking at a kenworth gokart semi truck, its 200kg, has a 3.5hp engine and can do 20mph
so is 10hp gonna manage 500kg?

 

[Doc Sprocket]

i've been looking at a kenworth gokart semi truck, its 200kg, has a 3.5hp engine and can do 20mph
so is 10hp gonna manage 500kg?

I'd really like to see this- Can you publish photo's/specs?

 

[youtheotube2]

Id like to see a steering system where the steering wheel is in front of the front axle. It looks like you would have to do that. Id like to see how it turns out.

 

[BillyBob128]

Gokart trucks

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Dimensions:
Mini go kart truck
Length: 83″
Width: 32″
Height: 47″
Weight: 180 lbs.

Tanker Trailer – $1300 – part#F06
All Polished Aluminum construction, 6″ wheels, mud flaps.
Dimensions:
Mini-Car
Length: 94″
Width: 32″
Height: 40″
Weight: 200 lbs.
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