Matt Clark

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  • March 5, 2015 at 6:12 pm in reply to: 2009 Tony Kart Krypton w/ Senior Rotax #43484
    Matt Clark
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    Bump open to offers

    February 23, 2015 at 2:02 pm in reply to: To Buy Roller or Finished Kart? #42911
    Matt Clark
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    Also, if you’re not stuck on TAG, check out LO206. Slower, but the class at my track has some seriously fun racing going on in it.

    February 23, 2015 at 11:37 am in reply to: To Buy Roller or Finished Kart? #42897
    Matt Clark
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    Also make sure the kart is well-sorted, whether that be by checking it’s overall condition, or driving it before buying. Nothing worse than buying a kart and having problem after problem to frustrate the heck out of you.

    February 22, 2015 at 9:11 pm in reply to: To Buy Roller or Finished Kart? #42841
    Matt Clark
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    Since you’re just starting out, I’d see what the locals are running as far as chassis and engines that way if you run into any problems they can help you out.  As far as complete vs roller, there really isn’t a big difference, it’s not too hard to install an engine/wiring harness.  I had a kart shop do mine the first time to make sure I avoided any common mistakes, but after that I’ve taken it off/put it back on multiple times.

    January 26, 2015 at 2:07 pm in reply to: SOLD #41121
    Matt Clark
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    SOLD

    January 23, 2015 at 7:09 am in reply to: SOLD #40938
    Matt Clark
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    Yes sir, still available

    January 12, 2015 at 8:25 pm in reply to: FS: super cheap functional old style AMB transponder #40360
    Matt Clark
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    Email sent

    January 11, 2015 at 9:13 am in reply to: You know you're a bachelor when… #40250
    Matt Clark
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    I’m going for the “minimalist” approach :P

    January 10, 2015 at 8:29 am in reply to: Sold…Thank you, EKN! #40195
    Matt Clark
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    What year rotax?

    January 6, 2015 at 9:00 pm in reply to: Best way to ship kart stand? #40011
    Matt Clark
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    Thanks Tony, it is one of the folding types, about 55 lbs. Any estimate on cost? I’m seeing about having someone ship it to me, so I’m trying to get a ballpark before I pull the trigger.

    January 4, 2015 at 3:59 pm in reply to: State of karting in USA #39866
    Matt Clark
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    ^ Exactly.

    January 3, 2015 at 9:12 pm in reply to: State of karting in USA #39851
    Matt Clark
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    The reason karting has become so fragmented is because karters led it to be. Think about it: if everyone brushed off new engine packages and stayed with the tried and trues: Briggs, K100s, Stock Hondas, what have you, would we be having this discussion? No. For some reason (unbeknownst to me) people almost seem to enjoy switching motors, or there are others who feel it necessary to cheat to win a plastic trophy, discouraging others. Someone earlier had it right, doing things short-term is idiotic and leads to long-term failure in many arenas in life. I’m amazed that something like karting, which is so damn fun, cannot gain traction with people.

    Bottom line is until classes are condensed, rules are agreed upon (seriously what is up with the !@#$ measuring contest between sanctioning bodies?), and things stay relatively the same (maybe only small, inexpensive changes made based upon RELIABILITY and EASE OF USE), we’re mired in what we’ve got: a big piece of glass shattered into millions of pieces, all seemingly bickering with one another.

    January 3, 2015 at 7:45 pm in reply to: 2012 Rotax FR125 Sr. Engine #39847
    Matt Clark
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    Hours? Passport included?

    December 26, 2014 at 8:21 am in reply to: Rotax moving forward 2015 #39394
    Matt Clark
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    As a lowly club racer, I’m waiting to see what the people in my area are doing. I’m not opposed to buying the upgrades for my engine, but I also may be switching out to LO206, only time will tell.

    December 26, 2014 at 5:46 am in reply to: Best books for kart tuning? #39391
    Matt Clark
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    Wow, the Arrow guide is AWESOME! Not only tells you what to do, but why to it works (which I like knowing). Thanks guys!

    December 22, 2014 at 4:01 pm in reply to: How to remove sheared bumper plug bolt? #39274
    Matt Clark
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    I like that idea, I might give it a shot when I get back after the holidays.

    December 21, 2014 at 2:09 pm in reply to: How to remove sheared bumper plug bolt? #39229
    Matt Clark
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    Ended up spraying it with WD40 and using a long metal rod and hammer to beat it into the frame as the bolt wasn’t budging from the middle.

    December 19, 2014 at 12:06 pm in reply to: Transponder and Beacon – now 0nly $20.00 – Sold #39161
    Matt Clark
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    Transponder still available?

    December 18, 2014 at 8:59 pm in reply to: DELETE #39132
    Matt Clark
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    Is this the kart? https://new.ekartingnews.com/forums/topic/2013-tony-kart-evk-non-shifter/

    December 18, 2014 at 5:01 am in reply to: For sale 2008 CRG with rotax max engine- $1800 #39085
    Matt Clark
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    pics ro mattc86@ufl.edu please

    December 17, 2014 at 3:56 pm in reply to: WTB: 1-person kart stand #39067
    Matt Clark
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    Tim,

    I LOVE your stands, and plan on having one at some point. I’m a firm believer in “buy once, cry once” but having just moved from FL to TX (where my father used to go racing with me and subsequently help) my budget is tighter than I’d like :(. I look forward to owning a KartLift in the near future though (but will probably go with the manual model due to lower weight as I still run out of the back of my pickup so it would need to sit in my bed along with my kart). I always read what your son and yourself have to say on here, and really appreciate what you guys do to dispel myths and educate other karters, Happy holidays to you and your family :)

    Matt Clark

    December 16, 2014 at 3:22 pm in reply to: WTB: 1-person kart stand #39014
    Matt Clark
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    Bumping this back up before I buy a new one; Logan how heavy is the electric stand?

    December 15, 2014 at 1:55 pm in reply to: Transponder, pyrometer,rib protectors #38938
    Matt Clark
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    Is the transponder still available?

    December 6, 2014 at 3:10 pm in reply to: Weird issue w/ my Rotax (possibly carb related?) #38482
    Matt Clark
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    Thanks for the reply Tony. I’m not sure but I want to say I have a 152 main in there, and I just moved from Florida to Texas.

    December 6, 2014 at 2:28 pm in reply to: WTB: MG Yellows #38479
    Matt Clark
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    Eric,

    I’ll be running with HCKC as I’m in San Antonio now. Bo if I ever make the drive from FL to TX (or vice versa) again, I will def take you up on that offer!

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