[Andrew Pachon]

Cross,

Thanks for the photo. So I am waiting for the 2014 Toyota Tundra Double Cab Long Beds to hit the dealerships as this will be my daily driver/kart hauler.

I have 8ft of bed to plan loading and unloading. So I got to thinking and what features I would want for my elevated bed platform like your photo.

1. I will need the platform to be able to be removed without having to remove Camper Shell

2. Able to support Kart and all related gear. I may be over thinking this but I am shooting for 500lbs.

3. I would like accessible under storage with doors that stay open with some sort of gas shock

4. I’d like to have some wheel chocks for my shifter as well as tie down locations (2 front, 2 mid and 2 aft)

5. Carpeted.

 

What ideas do you have? What would you add or remove from my list? What changes would you make to any of my items?

~Andy

 

 

[Andrew Pachon]

I have to admit that I learned quite a bit from reading CRG’s Chassis set up guide as well as Memo Gidley’s Secrets to Speed for Shifter Karting. Thankfully I met a local shifter racer who has been a wealth of knowledge.

~Andy

 

 

[Andrew Pachon]

I hadn’t thought of a CargoVan. Do the rear doors open wide enough for a shifter to slide in?

~Andy

[Andrew Pachon]

Thanks for the info David.

I am seriously considering a Camper Shell.

~A

 

 

[Andrew Pachon]

Thanks Benn.

~Andy

[Andrew Pachon]

Spencer, I have the same lift. Spencer, I am on the fence between the 6.5ft bed and the 8ft bed. I am the guy that screams get the most memory you can in any device as you will always use it. I hear time and time again that the 8ft bed is a pain to park.

Benn, What is the difference in height between the tailgate in the down position and the height of your kart while on the stand?

~Andy

[Andrew Pachon]

Corry, how much space beneath your shelf do you have? I’d imagine quite a bit seeing as you clear the wheel wells. Could you possibly take a photo of that too? I am getting a few ideas.

~Andy

 

[Andrew Pachon]

Benn, that is the exact vehicle I am looking to get. 2014 Toyota Tundra Double Cab Long Bed.

~Andy

[Andrew Pachon]

OMP 

[Andrew Pachon]

Thanks for the info Russ.

I am torn between the 8ft bed and 6.5ft bed.

~Andy

 

[Andrew Pachon]

I bought a used CRG for an amazing deal with a DDR CR125 Stock Honda and electric lift. It is on now!!!

 

~A

 

[Andrew Pachon]

Take a look at this.

 

http://kartingmagazine.myshopify.com/products/motorsport-fitness-manual

 

 

[Andrew Pachon]

Aaron,

As many have stated, you have to let them heal. I’d check your diet to make sure you are taking in enough calcium so as to allow for proper recovery/repair of any possible osseous issues. As far as work outs go. Wait until you heal as any taxing movements can exacerbate an already problematic condition.

~Andy

[Andrew Pachon]

Thanks Kerry. How do you like that set up in that manner?

~A

 

[quote quote=6342] It’s a brake bias adjustment knob. [/quote]

[Andrew Pachon]

Aaron,

What are you doing to increase your core strength as well as your stamina?

~Andy

 

 

[Andrew Pachon]

Please forgive my ignorance, but what all does “coaching” entail?

~A

[Andrew Pachon]

Aaron, what happened to cause the bruised ribs? Contact or off track event? Or just normal driving? Bilateral bruising or just one side? Does the bruising coincide with a specific area of your seat?

~A

 

 

[Andrew Pachon]

Hey Kerry,

 

Bummer about the repeat unscheduled contacts but glad to see your gear is working and that you are out only coin.

What is the red button to the Left of your steering wheel?

[Andrew Pachon]

Thanks for the heads up John. Did Simpson say ETA to consumers?

~A

 

[Andrew Pachon]

Can you explain the events that led up to your rib fracture?

~A

[Andrew Pachon]

I think of all the people here, I am the one that knows the least :)

Thanks to all that have taken the time to give advise. Much appreciated.

~Andy

 

[Andrew Pachon]

James Bond’s kart??? An ungodly amount of ballast??… Got me but I too am curious now.

 

~A

[Andrew Pachon]

Ray, I owe you a beer. Start me up a tab.

~Andy

 

[Andrew Pachon]

That is interesting. The price point is up there though ($1,295.05). Did you take a look at their tire gauge? Wow!!!

 

[Andrew Pachon]

Ray,

So if he were in fact running “RICH”, what would he expect to see at the exhaust exit and spark plug? Contrast that please with what he would expect to see at both locations if he were running “LEAN.”

Thanks in advance for the education.

~Andy

 

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