Chassis tweaked

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    • February 14, 2016 at 11:41 am #61220
      Gary Lawson
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      Not sure why the wheelbase would be shorter on both sides if they are the same kart. But yes, you likely be lacking speed with the wheelbase being different on each side. The kart will want to pull to the shorter side pretty hard toward the end of the straight and cause considerable drag. Any kart that is bent more than 5-10mm after a wreck should definitely be checked for squareness. 30mm must have been one heck of a hit. Good thinking to check that.

    • February 14, 2016 at 11:56 am #61221
      Jim Maier
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      Hi Gary, he hit so hard he got ejected out of the kart.  It was ugly.  I think the chassis is shorter because both sides are bent.  One is just bent more than the other.  What do you think?

    • February 14, 2016 at 1:21 pm #61227
      Gary Lawson
      Participant

      That could be the case. Glad he’s ok. Surprised it didn’t bend the C from impact. Must have been nearly head on.

    • February 14, 2016 at 2:18 pm #61228
      Jeff Salak
      Participant

      If you’re looking for a shop to help you out call Jim Perry at CKT.
      Here is his link to his shop. http://cktracing.com/

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