[Greg Wright]

Are you trying to keep what engine you have a secret? You will get a lot more help if you would give us a clue.

As the title stated is no improvement, you could be running a moto, rotax, KZ, kid kart etc.

[Greg Wright]

Another exciting episode of the Chris and Tom show, Always good for some grins.

[Greg Wright]

I wouldn’t hold my breath on a warranty.

[Greg Wright]

I doubt that it will be allowed to compete.

[Greg Wright]

<div class=”d4p-bbp-quote-title”>Derek Lodato wrote:</div>
Thanks Greg…But we are looking for more serious answers here in order to help improve the sport. Also for awareness of beginner/novice drivers… your feedback could help a new driver/experienced driver drive as fast as possible while maximizing their safety intelligence/awareness.

 

Evidently not the answer you were looking for I guess. I’m not about to apologize for my feeble attempt at humor on a thread that you seem to think will help new drivers etc. become better by telling them about the injuries they may receive.

  That ought to encourage the newbie. The fact is racing of any sort has a degree of danger that is intrinsic to the sport itself. Shifter kart racing is no different than other forms of kart racing when it come to injuries. Yep, rib injuries would be the most common.

[Greg Wright]

Broken heart!!

[Greg Wright]

Go with the MCP, Brackets may or may not have to be made but otherwise it’s pretty straight forward and will be an upgrade in braking power to a lot of Euro brake systems. I’ve done several conversions.

[Greg Wright]

<div class=”d4p-bbp-quote-title”>lynn wrote:</div>
Unfortunately the days of innovation in the karting sport for the most part are gone — everyone seems content to run spec classes…..same..same..same. For me having come from an era were innovation was very common place, it now is a very boring situation.I am thankful that I was around in the early years of karting when we couldn’t wait to get to the big races to see what the other guys had come up with.

 

Me too Lynn.

[Greg Wright]

You have what looks like a late 70s-early 80s Quicksilver enduro kart. It would be a terrible choice for a play machine and probably only has value to a vintage enduro guy. Even then they may be asking too much for it for the condition it’s in. Look’s like a Parilla rotary valve engine on it as well. Again a vintage object.

 

I’d like to have it myself for restoration but wouldn’t pay that much with it in that rough of condition.

Please do not bastardized this machine into a play kart.

[Greg Wright]

Rob,  You asked for my thoughts regarding my earlier comments. Briefly here ya go.

 

As you know I am involved full time with kart racing as a shop owner, magazine columnist, announcer and broadcaster. As a result I talk to a large number of both current and potential future karters on a daily basis.

  I have had my ear bent by several karters about the changes in the forum. Each and every one of them told me that they visited  EKN for the forum first and foremost and then may read some articles on the home page if they catch their eyes.

   All have indicated that they no longer visit EKN as often as they did previously due to the lack of content on the forums, and a forum that is harder to use and read. I know you don’t agree with the last statement (harder to use) but it is for me as well.

  It’s clear that you feel that you have improved the site and I guess time will tell if the improvements are going in the right direction.  I’ve got no dog in this fight and wish you the best in your endeavors. I will continue to participate and add content to the forum.

 

Greg Wright

Rapid Racing Inc.

[Greg Wright]

Rob, I can certainly appreciate what it takes to run a business particularly one involved with the quirky world of kart racing. No question that the choices are yours, I have refrained from making negative comments and still have no constructive criticism to offer.

I do feel that the importance of the old forum format has been underestimated, time will tell I guess.

I hope for the very best.

[Greg Wright]

Maybe he should check out the B & S Motorsports program. He’s either uninformed or blowing smoke.

[Greg Wright]

You might try J3 Competition’s website.

There actually was a very nice manual that came with these engines, frankly nicer than the engine itself.

 

Fuel mix 16-1 (8oz per gallon) and as far as battery goes any 12 volt that will fit in the box.

 

Greg Wright

Rapid Racing Inc.

[Greg Wright]

You should be fine replacing with a non floating rotor assy, Personally I don’t like floating rotors, just something else to go wrong,

[Greg Wright]

16 to 1 (8 oz. per gallon) is the norm.

[Greg Wright]

[quote quote=4990]You still have to use a washer under, otherwise it’s trial and error, and you risk damaging the seal[/quote]

 

Uh Huh, Yeah of course. I didn’t feel I needed to state the obvious.

[Greg Wright]

The Honda crankcase assembly tool will install the seals after the cases are bolted together.

[Greg Wright]

<cite> @jreikes said:</cite>
 I’m surprised that everyone says the foam collars provide no neck protection.  While I can see that they’re clearly imperfect, I don’t see how they wouldn’t help a little.

Not everyone says that, what you are getting is opinions and that’s fine. My opinion is that a proper fitting foam collar is a lot better than nothing at all.
Also my opinion the business about the foam collar only being intended to protect from collar bone fractures is flawed. If your helmet is pushed low enough to break your collar bone you probably have a more serious problem with the neck injury you just received.

[Greg Wright]

<cite> @russjolly said:</cite>
I also cant believe your race director allows people to enter during races? Thats just dangerous.

I don’t see where it was said that karts were entering the track during an actual race. Instead he said it was on a race day.

[Greg Wright]

Many organizations do not allow the use of helmet radios other than in roadracing.
The raceceiver is intended for use by the race director to warn about yellow flags, restart order etc.

[Greg Wright]

If we were racing for serious money then maybe fines would work, otherwise just another chink in the armor that keeps people from becoming involved.

[Greg Wright]

So glad to see this topic come up so soon. I can hardly wait for the Chris vs Tom vs Chris vs Tom wrangle to resume on the new forum.

Greg Wright
Rapid Racing Inc.

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