Building a Pit Cart
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txvwnut
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That pit cart looks fantastic! I'm betting you are going to be fielding a ton of questions as to where did you buy it and wanna build me one?
Lost the rad huh? Time to build a spare parts/crash cart maybe?
Lost the rad huh? Time to build a spare parts/crash cart maybe?
vettex2
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FYI: not jealous
I've done it with and w/o a war wagon
they generally are just a ***** extender
NASCAR Winston Weekly Racing Series Track Championship Crew Member (Dirt Track) Chevy
NASCAR Dodge Weekly Racing Series Track Championship Crew Member (Pavement) Dodge
NASCAR Whelen All American Weekly Series Track Championship Crew Member (Pavement) Ford
NASCAR Whelen All American Weekly Series California State Championship Crew Member (Pavement) Ford
BTMSUP
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Give it up pal. Nobody is impressed. Your arrogance makes it so none of us care.
Burb
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Kinda like your sig?
Ifixvws
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I just got caught up and would love to see a track side update. Really a great build. Congrats and I hope it worked well for you.
PCO6
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Looks like a fun project and it turned out great! 
I raced decades ago with much more simple arrangements but really enjoyed the organizational side of the hobby (at least it was for me). To this day I always pay a lot of attention to the setups teams have in the paddock and appreciate the work that goes into it.
I raced decades ago with much more simple arrangements but really enjoyed the organizational side of the hobby (at least it was for me). To this day I always pay a lot of attention to the setups teams have in the paddock and appreciate the work that goes into it.
Lmao. Dude, your list is what exactly, a ***** shrinker? Please do not reply, just stop, no one cares. You have nothing good to say, don't, just don't. Your comments do not further the forum mind set, and just might make some people feel bad about the hard work they put into, and share, their projects.
DUK
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flippin
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+2It takes a special person to criticize another man's hard work. Does putting someone down make you feel good? Again don't answer, just don't, it was a rhetorical question.
groupcracer
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I love this thread! great Work and you should be proud. I race and I've been thinking about doing something similar for a while now. I'm inspired.
Vettex2 racers who go around announcing what titles they've won and how good they are a just one mechanical failure away from embarrassment in my experience. Quit while you're behind.....you're just being plain rude.
Vettex2 racers who go around announcing what titles they've won and how good they are a just one mechanical failure away from embarrassment in my experience. Quit while you're behind.....you're just being plain rude.
Capt Chrysler
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Nice job on the cart!
Keep us posted on how it works out.
Capt. Chrysler
Keep us posted on how it works out.
Capt. Chrysler
saceone
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sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night and think how awesome it would be to be a moderator and delete some of the post in this thread
hope everything works out fine with the rad
hope everything works out fine with the rad
CooperS7777
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Awesome build! The attention to detail and though you put into this cart amazing.
ryanp77
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Truly a awesome project, thanks for sharing
That cart is Yankee Ingenuity at its finest. Been following the thread like a soap opera. You dont know what going to happen until the next episode.
I figured on more than one occasion that the OP was done with the build. But nope, he throws us a curve with another neat feature on the next post.
Great Job!!
I figured on more than one occasion that the OP was done with the build. But nope, he throws us a curve with another neat feature on the next post.
Great Job!!
aka Larry
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I love the cart, and I'll ask again...what's your approx. cost?
HarleyR
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I like it as well Great job. I built a cart for work this off season using the same kit... And have built several in the past... Contemplating turning my krl7023 into a pit cart so I may actually be able to sell it.... Since someone is throwing accomplishments around..lol
1999,2000,2001,2003 nascar Winston west champion mechanic(gears trans)
14 wins in the Nascar craftsman/camping world truck series ( won first race at Eldora)
9 wins in the nascar nationwide series and 2013 champion
Point is it's a **** move to knock someone's hard work as mentioned before.... No matter how cool you think you are...my accomplishments are nothing compared to most
1999,2000,2001,2003 nascar Winston west champion mechanic(gears trans)
14 wins in the Nascar craftsman/camping world truck series ( won first race at Eldora)
9 wins in the nascar nationwide series and 2013 champion
Point is it's a **** move to knock someone's hard work as mentioned before.... No matter how cool you think you are...my accomplishments are nothing compared to most
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LS6 Tommy
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Just out of curiosity (and not to be insulting) how much stuff do you need in the hot pits these days for a 20+/- minute spec Miata race? We ran GT1 for 15 years and never took a single tool to the hot pits except during practice. The car was very sorted and reliable and we figured if we got a flat, by the time we got it changed we'd be at least 2 laps down, so we didn't bother.
Looking forward to following the pitbull build!
Tommy
Looking forward to following the pitbull build!
Tommy
Stuart in MN
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I don't think he ever said anything about hot pits - in a 20 minute race there aren't any pit stops. I would assume it's just for general use during the weekend.
So...
I'm thinking of converting the pit cart to be self powered. It would only be for loading up the ramp, where I'm currently use the winch. Doing some simple measurements I'm considering attaching a sprocket to the winch itself and using it to drive the cart. That way, I can retain the ability to place it in idle for moving it around on flat ground where a motor is not needed.
Duncan
I'm thinking of converting the pit cart to be self powered. It would only be for loading up the ramp, where I'm currently use the winch. Doing some simple measurements I'm considering attaching a sprocket to the winch itself and using it to drive the cart. That way, I can retain the ability to place it in idle for moving it around on flat ground where a motor is not needed.
Duncan
Boost Creep
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until the the guy in the pits next to you builds one too and its faster. i see a new series of pit cart races forming now
I wouldn't use the HF winch motor, they are not great motors to begin with. It will likely not live long if you decide to drive across a parking lot.
Wheelchair motors are the way to go. They can be had for between $50 and $250 dollars and can be controlled with a simple PWM controller ($5-$50 depending on features) They are continuous duty motors and something like a Jazzy is rated for 600lbs.
Add a couple of batteries and your probably into it a couple hundred dollars.
In addition to being able to drive your cart around having a couple of deep cycle batteries on board opens up possibilities like lights, inverters,a radio, maybe a blender
.
Wheelchair motors are the way to go. They can be had for between $50 and $250 dollars and can be controlled with a simple PWM controller ($5-$50 depending on features) They are continuous duty motors and something like a Jazzy is rated for 600lbs.
Add a couple of batteries and your probably into it a couple hundred dollars.
In addition to being able to drive your cart around having a couple of deep cycle batteries on board opens up possibilities like lights, inverters,a radio, maybe a blender
.I wouldn't use the HF winch motor, they are not great motors to begin with. It will likely not live long if you decide to drive across a parking lot.
Wheelchair motors are the way to go. They can be had for between $50 and $250 dollars and can be controlled with a simple PWM controller ($5-$50 depending on features) They are continuous duty motors and something like a Jazzy is rated for 600lbs.
Add a couple of batteries and your probably into it a couple hundred dollars.
In addition to being able to drive your cart around having a couple of deep cycle batteries on board opens up possibilities like lights, inverters,a radio, maybe a blender
It's actually a Superwinch, but I agree that using a winch motor in a continuous duty cycle is going to result in a short life.
In my case, the motor would only be for loading or unloading, so it really would be a minimum expense type modification.
Any suggestions on sources for cheap sprockets, axles, and carrier bearings?
Duncan
absolutxj
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Coming in super late on this one. I ran across this thread searching for build ideas for my cart. You have some excellent fab skills. My question pertains to your spindle set-up and why you crossed your tie rod ends in the center instead of connecting them to the handle base on their respective sides. Certainly not a criticism. More just trying to put something together in my head and didn't know if this was done for a specific reason. Thanks for the great thread and detail.
It's done for Ackermann steering geometry, in which the inside turning wheel turns tighter than the outside wheel.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ackermann_steering_geometry
Duncan
absolutxj
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Perfect. Thanks a bunch. I'm staying tuned.
Surreal001
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That first video is the greatest toolbox/mobile workshop I've ever seen. Even has a mini fridge. The 2nd is the common man's version. Lol!
Check here for sporkets axles and bearings. http://www.surpluscenter.com/
gi bro
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Really cool project.
alpinewhite
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Any updates? I'm addicted to this thread.