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Stephen Burnstad



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PostPosted: Tue Aug 07, 2001 9:35 am    Post subject: Axle flex Reply with quote
Can someone tell me what difference the flex of an axle makes to the performance and handling of a kart?
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Jimmy Moore



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PostPosted: Tue Aug 07, 2001 1:08 pm    Post subject: Axle flex Reply with quote
If the axle has alot of flex, the tire won't sit flat on the road in a turn. If the axle is stiff, the tire will stay straight and maintain a good contact patch. That's why karts have a third bearing, to keep the axle from flexing up in the middle too much.
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