WENCKSTERN® Mini HotRod

[Hellion]

Saw photos of these little go-karts during a random image search. They are in use as rentable touring vehicles and part of an endeavor called Hot Rod City Tour that was begun in Hamburg Germany in 2013.

Apparently these are street legal in Germany as they are tagged and have lights, turn signals and all that. They look like a ton of fun and are true to the go-kart concept--single seat, no suspension, 13.6 hp four-stroke, centrifugal clutch... but they do have reverse gearing. :arf:

http://www.wenckstern.com/?lng=2
https://www.hotrod-citytour.com/homeglobaleng/startmain/

 

[chancer]

Those are cool. But I would want a flag. If you are not in a group other cars may not see you.
"Ich bin ein Berliner"

 

[Hellion]

Didn't I tell you to stay indoors, little Jimmy? These things are dangerous and use flammable gasoline, for Pete's sake!

Whoops, it appears you weren't ready.

 

[Poboy kartman]

Didn't I tell you to stay indoors, little Jimmy? These things are dangerous and use flammable gasoline, for Pete's sake.

Whoops, it appears you weren't ready.

They would have been fine except for the reimagined clutches and dynamic suspension.

 

[Hellion]

I got your flag right here, Chancer.

Do you feel safer?

 

[chancer]

I Unfriend You!
and I hope you buy one of these and get run over by a Full size pick up!
Then go home and slam your hand in the front door and get yourself stuck in your Zipper.

 

[Poboy kartman]

......"and that's all I have to say about that! "

 

[itsid]

Well, that kart is actually (for all I know) a Kreidler F-170 (or F100 if old)
with a fiberglass body made by a guy in Australia (at least that australian body is exactly like that one)

they're ridicoulisly expensive though (€ 11,000 and up) compared to a Kreidler (~3000) and a australian body (~450 + shipping)
unreasonably expensive IYAM.

Anyways.. sure look like fun (2hrs worth of guided tour with this thingamabob costs €100 20 miles from here)
friends made that a year ago and just asked yesterday if I'd like to join in on their next go with it.
so it's at least enjoyable.


'sid

 

[Hellion]

I thought you might be able to provide some unique insight into these little karts, Itsid. I saw the prices too. Eh... not my cup of tea but it would be interesting to try and DIY. Maybe with a thin plywood body...

I think you should accept the invitation and go on the tour. It just wouldn't be right it you didn't; I mean, look in the mirror.

I Unfriend You!
and I hope you buy one of these and get run over by a Full size pick up!
Then go home and slam your hand in the front door and get yourself stuck in your Zipper.
Why don't you go back and look at more pics of Father87's butt!

You don't like the flag I provided for you? It's so bright and cheerful. I Gewgled "rainbow flag" and found out it was for gay people...

 

[itsid]

nonoooo it's not an INVITATION.. I still need to pay my 100 bucks for the two hours
frankly that's a bit steep for my taste.

The kart is cool though.. I testdrove a F-150 last year (couple of minutes.. enough for some fun and to get scared by a BMW X5 coming from behind)
but I didn't end up buying it (mix of condition and lack of funds prevented that)

But I'll see if I can take a few pics at least.


'sid

 

[chancer]

Hellion and I are friends. I was not insulted, just throwing it back.

 

[Kelly Wood]

i got your flag right here, chancer.

do you feel safer?

lol!

 

[chancer]

In the long run once again after Sid has piped in I am Right.
See if he had a flag on his test Drive the BMW X5 that came up from behind would have seen him instead of scaring him.