homeown
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1" x 1" x 1/16 is this a good sides
sqaure tubing
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r97
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?????? are you asking if thats a good wall thicknes for square tubing? if you are what are you using this tubing for?
The_Machine
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This here is the species of duncecicus maximus, native to these parts. I'd use 1/16 on a coffee table.
r97
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i agree 1/16=coffe table(not a bad idea) say 14ga=gokart and about.100=off road kart
homeown
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so this size is not what I am looking for?
modelengineer
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You're better off with a larger diameter with 1/16" thickness, like 2"x2"x1/16".
Going up in diameter is much stronger/stiffer than going up in wall thickness.
Also, with a decent frame design (not a ladder) 1"x1"x1/16" will be fine.
Going up in diameter is much stronger/stiffer than going up in wall thickness.
Also, with a decent frame design (not a ladder) 1"x1"x1/16" will be fine.
homeown
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ok I got 2x2x.125 (1/8" wall) , for a good deal, Is this ok size for a go kart
r97
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depending on how much metal your useing and how strong you want it to be it could be perfect, or it could be complete over kill and lots of extra weight. sooooo, what kind of kart are you building?
homeown
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It doesn\t have much frame, but it is called a viper offroad, without the sup!
homeown
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Here it is this with-out the sup?
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r97
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what you got is prob good then. it may a bit extra but i highly doubt its gonna brake easly!
homeown
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Ok, So with all this extra weight, Is this going to slow down my kart alot?
If I were to build the frame without sup, and had my 6.5hp clone, and a TC>?
Tires may have little tread, But I will be looking for smallest tires, that I can get and will not cost alot but be safe.
So with what I kind of gave to you for my info, what may I get for speed?
If I were to build the frame without sup, and had my 6.5hp clone, and a TC>?
Tires may have little tread, But I will be looking for smallest tires, that I can get and will not cost alot but be safe.
So with what I kind of gave to you for my info, what may I get for speed?
fowler
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speed is all a matter of gearing
u want ultimate speed u get rubish acceloration
u want acceloration u get bad speed
may gear it for 40 KPH
u want ultimate speed u get rubish acceloration
u want acceloration u get bad speed
may gear it for 40 KPH
homeown
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Well if you have a Torque Converter, and have it set right it should go 60mph
Kaptain Krunch
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yeah, downhill...
6.5 stock, governed, with a torque converter, i'd say no more than 30-40mph. much less for any off road.
homeown
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Well a 6.5hp , when you say governed are you quoting that my engine will still have the gover on it, cause it will be off and I will have a TC with a exhaust, and later on down the road, other upgrades will come?
r97
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you should probaim for 15 to 30 mph and decent off road ability. if you want i can calculate a rateo for you if you give me your tire dia. oh and are the plans you got caling for 2"x2" tube if not you may have to change things around a bit
homeown
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r97
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the plans are prob over kill but i wouldent suggest going a size lower in tubing
homeown
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what kind of sqaure tubing should I use
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