Which will be the motor to have?

Bob Francis · Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2004 9:43 pm Post subject:

lets change this discussion a little. just for the sake of argument, if after all the test results are out what happens if say there is only maybe 1 or 1.5 HP difference across the board? now the way I see it if you have a Rotax and you want to keep the seal then your hands are tied except for jetting, if you have a different package then there might be a little more creativity allowed. but as I think Andy S. has stated in another forum most of the TAG racers are still working on their jetting, chasis and driving skills. so they probably don't have the expertise to do the subtle motor work that would be still legal. if we take that as probable then the motor shops will be making some money blueprinting TAG motors and thats usually not cheap. so then is it possible that a sealed Rotax with the dealer only rebuilds could be significantly cheaper in the long run? now i know you can do top ends without the seal on other TAg motors but on and average that's a once maybe twice a season expense. so in choosing a motor for TAG is it that important to be able to work on it yourself? and take the chance of a miss-measurment and a possible DQ if you do well. just some thoughts.
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Bob Ogden · Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2004 9:57 pm Post subject:

Lance,
I believe that one of the most contentious things about TaG is that it's not the way it's always been done. I think that's the problem the 20 year vets are having. Even some of the guys on this thread run Leopard, but don't want Sonik or Ital or Rok in their sandbox.
I first heard about Rotax my first year, and thought it was a great thing, but never saw more than one or two a week in Northern Cal so that was out. After a long decision making process between shifters and TaG, I bought a Leopard package.
I truly think the whole concept of going out against a group of 20 racers in close but not identical packages is exciting, and I can't wait to get started.

joseph hollinger · Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2004 11:23 pm Post subject:

Bob Francis · Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2004 11:44 pm Post subject:

its not just the concept of blueprinting or its percieved advantages its more of the idea of, if TAGS can be maintained or optimized does that lend itself to possble dq's for sloppy work by a novice? and will it turn into an HPV type envirerment were motor builders become a necessity to achieve success? I'm not trying to lobby for the Rotax seal just trying to get an idea of what direction people either want or expect this TAG class to end up at. in an combined motor class people need to be aware of what can happen down the road aways and what steps they want to take to really keep the playing field as equal as possible.
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joseph hollinger · Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2004 11:53 pm Post subject:

joseph hollinger · Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2004 11:57 pm Post subject:

Axel Korn · Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2004 8:12 am Post subject:

Lance Keelan · Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2004 4:12 pm Post subject:

Well then, be disappointed. I, in literal terms, indicated that I'm
willing to discuss the merits of the issue. You, on the other hand,
are the one who is somehow infected with the notion that your
opinion should be given greater credence simply because you
haven't been involved in karting. Get the irony?

I would never suggest my opinion be given more weight than anybody elses. My opinion is simply that...my opinion.

I was dissapointed that it seemed you were rejecting my comments based on the fact I am new to karting. It didn't reflect the welcoming attitude of the karting world that everybody speaks so highly of.