That was a nasty looking crash at the end. Glad all are OK. My kart runs a solid rear axle, no unbalanced brakes for me. How quick are you going down there? Looks like about 80km/h (50mp/h). I've done about 70km/h in mine, but have longer steeper hills to hit.
Thanks Greg. I hope you don't see me as a 'no brainer'. Yes, my kart does run a solid axle, but it is not a converted go kart. Purpose built for downhilling, but it does look like a buggy. Also, I mainly drive on dirt, so solid axle doesn't really affect my cornering.
Please check out my channel for my kart build & driving clips.
All apologies to everyone who sustained damage on that hill. I really didn't think it would be such a problem. I guess I need to pay more attention to the shut down area.
I'm just glad everyone is ok.
That said, I did warn you guys that the hill was hairy and might be too much for your brakes...
On the other hand, I also who I'm going to consult as far as soapbox safety construction. That thing really took a hard impact well.
Who's the kid in the green car? That car is fast! Kids got some big balls shooting through the middle of that gate full speed. He's gonna give you guys a run for your money on the next race.
Im ok, hole in my ankle, chip in ankle bone, thats why paul, chad, and Elliot, pick the courses, that was an unrun course by any of us. a little prevenative matenince on my car and that would not have happened. My Fault, thanks to all my SFVISBF Brothers for coming to my ade so quickly.
That was a nasty looking crash at the end. Glad all are OK. My kart runs a solid rear axle, no unbalanced brakes for me. How quick are you going down there? Looks like about 80km/h (50mp/h). I've done about 70km/h in mine, but have longer steeper hills to hit.
aussiekartman 4 years ago
Yeah, but a solid rear axle means both rear
wheels spin at the same RPM. That means one
wheel will be scrubbing off speed in the
corners. Worst yet, under severe corning,
it will cause the inside tire to loose traction, initiating a spin.
Converted go-carts, or engineless go-carts,
are a simple, no-brainer approach. Scratch
build something fast and then you get respect.
Greg
SFISS
BRG124 4 years ago
Thanks Greg. I hope you don't see me as a 'no brainer'. Yes, my kart does run a solid axle, but it is not a converted go kart. Purpose built for downhilling, but it does look like a buggy. Also, I mainly drive on dirt, so solid axle doesn't really affect my cornering.
Please check out my channel for my kart build & driving clips.
aussiekartman 4 years ago
I see what your up to now! Your off-roading
that thing! Well that is a horse of a
different color. My car wouldn't last a
minute on the roads you race down.
The No-brainer comment was meant for the guys
who yank the motor on a go-cart. You Sir have
demonstrated building skill, creativity , and
iron nards for that berm jump. Good show!
BRG124 4 years ago
I would like to quote "Bluto Blutarsky" from the movie Animal House when i say "HOLY SHITHA"!!!!
mikem1919 4 years ago
We just like giving you shit Chris dont sweat it.
VooDoo669 4 years ago
Glad to hear it man, I still want to be able to come out and play with you guys!
Horsepower67 4 years ago
Well of coarse.
VooDoo669 4 years ago
All apologies to everyone who sustained damage on that hill. I really didn't think it would be such a problem. I guess I need to pay more attention to the shut down area.
I'm just glad everyone is ok.
That said, I did warn you guys that the hill was hairy and might be too much for your brakes...
On the other hand, I also who I'm going to consult as far as soapbox safety construction. That thing really took a hard impact well.
Horsepower67 4 years ago
Who's the kid in the green car? That car is fast! Kids got some big balls shooting through the middle of that gate full speed. He's gonna give you guys a run for your money on the next race.
lt4jones 4 years ago
his brakes went out.
shane2themaxx 4 years ago
Im ok, hole in my ankle, chip in ankle bone, thats why paul, chad, and Elliot, pick the courses, that was an unrun course by any of us. a little prevenative matenince on my car and that would not have happened. My Fault, thanks to all my SFVISBF Brothers for coming to my ade so quickly.
yr12005 4 years ago
What happened, your brakes weren't balanced? Looks like
your car pulled hard to the left under braking.
Well, now you can build a new car!
BRG124 4 years ago
brake cable came loose. no need for a new car, this one will be just fine..... you can bet on that.....
yr12005 4 years ago
Looked like you wadded it, flying parts too.
Eat plenty of calcium, Tums work well for bones!
BRG124 4 years ago
I guess that will be the last time we let some guy from Hot Rod magazine pick a course..
VooDoo669 4 years ago
Get well soon bro, that looked rough.
-Jay
joustingjay 4 years ago
Was not Chris's fault, we should have scooped out the track b4 hand, paul and chad did, and they knew it was not right, should of listened.
yr12005 4 years ago
yep. That's how you hurt yourself.
rev106 4 years ago