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.
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.
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.
his brakes went out.
shane2themaxx 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
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
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
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
Well of coarse.
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
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
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