jbmatth
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Getting fancy on us, well done.
JB
JB
Cooler Kart Build
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PugetDude
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Additional awesomeness!
casmurbax
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Nice update!
Are you taking orders yet?
Are you taking orders yet?
67CarGuy
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Very neat build! Now I've got some more inspiration for yet another project 
Got to read through this and apologies on very minimal thread hijacking.
Excellent work, and good thoughts on the electrical details. Paint work is a really nice touch.
It brings me back to my cooler kart build.
Things I learned:
- according to the Port Aransas Beach Patrol, this setup is "Super Illegal"
- Spend good time on steering geometry. Mine was guesstimating and it is twitchier than a Chihuahua on meth. You do not make sharp turns at speed.
- Torque converter made all the difference in power delivery. Actually allowed me to climb hills.
- Cannot ignore brakes. Mine I would say the brakes qualify as a suggestion at best. The next iteration will have proper discs.
- reverse gear would be really nice to have.
Next iteration I'm looking forward to several improvements on 2.0 . Hopefully in time for tailgate next fall.
Curious, what things would you change the next time around?
Excellent work, and good thoughts on the electrical details. Paint work is a really nice touch.
It brings me back to my cooler kart build.
Things I learned:
- according to the Port Aransas Beach Patrol, this setup is "Super Illegal"
- Spend good time on steering geometry. Mine was guesstimating and it is twitchier than a Chihuahua on meth. You do not make sharp turns at speed.
- Torque converter made all the difference in power delivery. Actually allowed me to climb hills.
- Cannot ignore brakes. Mine I would say the brakes qualify as a suggestion at best. The next iteration will have proper discs.
- reverse gear would be really nice to have.
Next iteration I'm looking forward to several improvements on 2.0 . Hopefully in time for tailgate next fall.
Curious, what things would you change the next time around?
larry4406
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Reverse would be nice. How does one do that with a typical horizontal shaft engine and centrifugal clutch?
Monza Harry
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J Carapet & Larry I once had the entire drive assembly from an ancient [1972] SkiDoo complete with reverse. This was for a 4 wheel drive single seat ~buggy that never happened. I have seen "Powersports" transmissions available pricey as one might expect. Harry
Not as pricey as in the past:
Not as pricey as in the past:
larry4406
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Aka Larry - what size square tube did you use for the frame? 1"?
welder1982
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Is there a parts list for this?
Great job! Thanks for sharing..
Great job! Thanks for sharing..
MP&C
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Awesome!
bulletpruf
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This belongs in the Thread of Awesome.