Extended Porch

paul hir · Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 7:00 am Post subject: Extended Porch

Hi,

Was wondering if anybody has any experience with it? what is the cost associated with it? are their karts that are better suited for bigger drivers?

Thanks,

Paul

Ron Dodson · Joined: 27 Aug 2009 Posts: 51

Paul, as you find stuff out, would you mind sharing? After talking this weekend I wouldn't mind trying to extend mine too. I don't find my kart terribly uncomfortable but then again I don't know any better...

William French · Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 7:21 am Post subject: Extended Front Porch

Both CRG and Tony Kart make extended front porch kits. I have seen those two, there may be more. The Tony Kart one is $234 and is well worth the money if you need the extra room.

http://koeneusa.com/OTK-Spare-Parts/Front-Bumpers/Bumper-extension-kit

paul hir · Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 7:35 am Post subject:

Ron Dodson · Joined: 27 Aug 2009 Posts: 51

I'm doing the same thing (with the tipping). I actually scared Dan when we ran the track backwards and I had the left wheels about 12" up in the air as I went through T3. He said I had no reason that I should have not been on my head. 3 laps in a row.

I just have to set the kart up to keep the rear end really loose so that it wants to slide vs tip. Hasn't help my lap times (other than saving time going off track to save it) but it has helped me feel more comfortable sliding vs tipping.

I have thought about a 4 cyle and lay down, if nothing else then to get my torso to stop acting like a parachute.

John Matthews · Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 11:40 am Post subject:

I've been running an extended front porch since my first Invader in 1978. If you have long legs like mine it can make your kart more comfortable and allow you to run the seat further forward.

But, I can make most regular chassis work for me without it by moving the seat back.

Cheers,
_________________
John Matthews
Heartbeat Power, LLC.

paul hir · Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 12:44 pm Post subject:

John Matthews · Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 1:51 pm Post subject:

Hi Paul,

Most recently I've run a GT Kart with a Biesse front porch, Tillet sit-up seat, powered by an Animal. But, I wasn't racing competitively.

Back in the day it was an Invader with a Komet K55, I've never run a lay down seat in sprint, only dirt oval.

All the front porch does is make it more comfortable for the driver. It doesn't affect the wheelbase and your CG should be very close to if you didn't have it. Set your corner weights up and run just like normal.

Cheers,
_________________
John Matthews
Heartbeat Power, LLC.

Brian Degulis · Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 4:37 pm Post subject:

I've got an older CRG Shifter with a factory front porch. It makes for a much more comfortable fit. Without the porch I've found the standard late model CRG to be the most comfortable and Birel to be the least. I'm 6' with long legs.

Never underestimate a comfortable fit it makes you more competitive.

Brian