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location?

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OVRP is VERY ROUGH. It is well run with good people, but the track is in need of a little TLC. What would one expect though from their beautiful location in the Catskills mtns. Winters are rough and it would be too expensive to completely repave. If you find the right line you can minimize the bumps and have a blast.

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sizes?

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When I buy a used carb, or need to rebuild a really old dirty carb I like to start with an overnight soak in a carb cleaner like Gunk’s can of cleaner.

Use no sealants, just the gaskets in the kit.

There are a couple of online guides

Here’s one
http://www.madscientist1.com/rebuild_walbro/rebuild.html

and here’s another
https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/document.asp?DocID=TECH00038

 

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No, I don’t believe this is normal. A disorganized shop, or a disorganized businessman is not someone I would want to do business with. A clean, well organized shop, with prices labeled and items well displayed is a good sign, though only one. You need to find out from their customers.

The dealers I’ve met have a presence at the local track. Many can’t afford to own brick and mortar shops any longer with all of the online competition (which also provide very good service). Head to the track where you plan on racing and talk to the local racers. Find out what they run and who they do business with. The best indication of a business’ attention to detail and integrity will be word of mouth from those who’ve used their service.

Personally I’ve managed quite well, buying karts, and parts, online but I do all of my own mechanical work. cometkartsales.com, tsracing.com, ladspec.com,  amongst many others offer online services and parts.

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Depends on the EGT sensor, pipe and location.

Sometimes I see the EGT increasing, CHT decreasing on the straights.
Is that because the H is rich or is it the speed of the straight and airflow cooling the motor?

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There’s always room for improvement. Last year I was 6’2″ 215#, then I hit the gym, cut out crap food and started training. Now I’m down to 170# and fit nicely into a KT100 pipe kart, though at 55 YO, my sides hurt when racing :)

Competitive? Depends on class structure and your level of preparation and commitment.

 

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You need to go to the track nearest you and find their class structure.
Most tracks/clubs have classes that will favor a particular motor, ala Yamaha, Rotax, TaG (IAME, etc), PRD.

There will be a progression from lower power to higher power, smaller chassis to larger.
Sticking with the same motor is supposed to allow one to have a more cost effective path to progress through the classes by adding/removing restrictors on intake, exhaust, etc.

How old are you and what general area do you live in?
Do you know where the nearest kart racing track is?

Have you been to the track on race day and asked this question of the race director and participants? You’ll find karters to be exceptionally helpful, especially with the introduction of the sport to newbies.

Good luck, it’s a great sport!

 

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I think motorsports are much more popular in Italy in general, with a rich history of manufacturing race cars, including the likes of Ferrari, etc.

Italian karts aren’t better because they’re made in Italy, but because Italy is the center of the industry, there are few other sources for quality karts.

At Ferrari, they sell cars to fund their racing effort while in the US they race cars to help advertise and sell cars. Maybe that mentality influences the kart mfrgs as well.

 

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price/location?

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email to that address bounced.

price?
location?
pics?

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Contact CRG America, they will help you ID any CRG chassis.
I sent pics of my chassis to dave@crg-america.com and he promptly replied.
Most karts have ID stamped on rear cross member (under and behind seat).

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Regardless of how one creates the hole, in the end safety wire is the easiest, cheapest way to create a lock. A can of safety wire costs $15 and lasts years. Invest in a good set of pliers, a worthwhile spend.
To prevent the snags and impaled fingers, always leave a short bit of extra twisted wire at the end and fold the sharp end back on to the nut or bolt so that it’s not exposed.

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I’m next in line if that falls through

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Contrary to a few of the opinions posted, according to both my Margay and my CRG chassis set up sheets state the moving the tie rods inward on the spindles will **increase** the ackerman effect.

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• Bruce, I’m interested in both of your motors

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We both got started late last year.
I bought the Comer and he had one weekend racing on it.

He’s a novice, so I was happy he didn’t crash out or get lapped but he didn’t finish with the pack, and I can’t blame the motor.

Since I’m running a KT100 and he’s turning 13 this year I thought it best to get us both on the same motor for spares and experience rebuilding, etc.

In general, the Comer is not a budget motor to run. To develop them into winning motors, and keep them in top condition takes $.

 

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Prices?

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I had to call Horstman on this as they specify a teflon based spray lube, which isn’t carried at any of the local big box Chinese hardware suppliers.

They recommended the TriFlow spray lube.

Use the tube to direct lube into the bearing and lubricate as frequently as you can.

At least before long practice sessions and each race.

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Location?

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Location?

How many karts can fit?

 

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could you please include an asking price?

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You’re pictures are listed as private, shudderflea is trying to get their hand in my pocket.

Please make pics public so we can view them.

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Nice job!

It would be nice to see full size pics.

Clicking  on those photobucket links just brings same pic.

Please upload larger images for more detail

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I have two 5 gallon “safety” cans, for example see this one.
I keep 93 Octane pump fuel in one and track spec, race fuel in the other.
They’re pricey but worth it. In total I have three and they’ve lasted me nearly 20 years.

A ratio rite is indispensable for accurately measuring various ratios and volumes quickly.

One of the 5 gallon square jugs (any brand that sells spares) for each type of fuel to be mixed.

So, I for example have two safety cans, and two jugs.

The fuel stored in the safety cans, if kept near full and in a cool, dark,dry place will last quite a while.

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