[Todd Kageals]

I have run my stock Honda shifter at MMX several times.  Great place.  Stock Honda has its own class but they run with another group of 125s.  The two I ran in the spring have had between 3 and 5 shifters…..maybe 10 others in the run group.  I’ve seen results from other races there (they race once a month) and there has been as few as 1 stock Honda in the class.  LOTS of karts down there but not many shifters.  You should come up here and road race with us at VIR and Summit Point.  If interested, get in contact with the guys at Woodbridge Kart Club.  I have run with them twice this season and the road racing is awesome.  Next race is September 6, 7, 8 at Summit Point.  I’ll probably get back down to MMX at some point so maybe I’ll see you around.

Todd

[Todd Kageals]

Nick,

It’s actually quite easy to load using my electric kart stand (still the best karting money I have spent).  With the van empty, you push the kart with stand up to the back doors and lower it using the winch right onto the floor of the van (you just pull the stand backwards as it comes down.  Then you put in the wood rack (it just sits right over top of the bottom kart with its legs on the floor).  Put the other kart on the electric stand and push it right up to the bottom of the ramp/rack (it’s inclined so that the back end is the same height as the electric stand).  Push the kart of the stand and slide it up the ramp.  I’ve loaded both karts 2x now by myself with no assistance and didn’t even break a sweat!  It easy to strap it down because the van has sliding doors on both sides so you have easy access to everything.  The only things that have to be removed are the side pods and the rear tires.  I need to make a rack for the toolbox and I have one of those trailer hitch cargo carriers for the electric stand.  I can’t park a trailer here at my house and this keeps the karts out of the garage when I am home.  Easy to drive/park/maneuver, great gas mileage.  It’s almost ideal as a minimalist kart enthusiast!  I wish it was two inches wider at the door opening and between the wheel wells.  The extra width would allow the rear tires and sidepods to stay on (not a big deal though).  The rear tires actually fit inside the walls but not through the door opening.  Anyway….makes it easier to get to the track and cleans up some issue here at home (karts taking up wife’s parking place ;)  Amazing gas mileage for its size (better than my BMW sedan….WTF????)  Well….it only has 136 hp compared to the bimmer’s 300 so I guess there’s a tradeoff in there somewhere.

[Todd Kageals]

It’s a Ford Transit Connect.  2 complete karts and all my gear inside while getting 29.4MPG coming home.  I was getting 11 MPG pulling my trailer so this should save me quite a bit getting to the track.

[Todd Kageals]

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[Todd Kageals]

I got mine from a guy named Logan in California.  I can find contact information for him if you want.  It was substantially cheaper than the bigger name brands.  All I can say about it is that it works and it probably the best kart related money I have spent.  I thank god for it every time I use it and I’m not even religious!

[Todd Kageals]

Chris,

That was you in the blue super kart (at least I think that’s what you call it)?  We already did what you said at the track.  I switched back to the short hubs.  I currently have them all the way at the last line to get close to the 46″ I found in some CRG setup guide I pulled off the web.  Even at max width, it’s significantly narrower that it was with those long hubs.  I put them on to try to get a similar width to my GP10 which has a similar king pin spacing but still has a much wider track.  I’m basically shooting in the dark here without a setup guide.  I’d love to have anything related to the Blizzard as I can’t find anything on line.  Even the Hasse website failed to list the Blizzard in the “support” section.  I guess it’ s only their current stuff that’s listed there.  Any contacts you have related to the Blizzard are much appreciated.  You going to be at Summitt Point in September?

[Todd Kageals]

Oh……I don’t suppose anyone has a source for a Hasse Blizzard setup guide?????

[Todd Kageals]

Yeah….I was surprised at the difference in the front track width and other differences in the two karts.  The GP is also quite a bit longer than the Haase.

Bob,

I was not in the kart when I did the alignment but the kart was sitting on the ground.  I was able to read the gauges from the seat and did not see much, if any, difference when I was in/out of the seat (standing in the seat anyway).  I wanted to have weight in the seat but I could not find 170lbs. laying around the house and I could not make adjustments in the toe while sitting in the seat!  Anyway…..I did the best I could and I hope it’s close enough.  Do you guys think those pills are the way to go or the sniper setup like is on my GP?

[Todd Kageals]

Without getting into a lengthy description, lets just say that I am fairly confident the steering was centered.  I now have about 1mm of toe out on both sides and about 1.5 degrees of negative camber on both wheels.  I’m pretty sure I don’t have those pills.  Thanks for the pictures, they were helpful.  I think I have a non-adjustable setup as all I see is a washer under the head of the king pin bolt.  I ran into a fellow at the last race who said the blizzard was his all time favorite chassis and that he would not add pills or anything to it.  He said just to align it and adjust the front track which was apparently way too wide.  I’m shocked by how much toe in it had when all the setup guides say 0 or 1-3mm of toe OUT.  Anyway…..it’s adjusted as indicated above and that matches the setup that was already on my GP10 (I verified the alignment on it too but it was already good as far as I could tell.  Although not alignment related, it’s interesting that the setup guide I found recommended 46 inches a good front track width with which to start.  The GP won’t go below 48 and the Haase is maxed out at 46 (at least that’s the last of the adjustment lines on the spindles).  Does that make sense?

[Todd Kageals]

Here’s what I did……I centered the steering by measuring from the rear axle to the center of the spindle on each side.  I found the point where these distances were equal and marked the steering shaft (I assume this was the best way to find the steering center).  Next I checked the toe on each side using the exactoe2.  I adjusted to 1 mm of toe out on each side.  Next I rotated the spindle extenders so that the toe blocks were in the vertical position to check the camber.  Here’s the thing……as far as I can tell, there is no way to adjust the camber.  I thought maybe the bolt was an eccentric so I loosened the nut and rotated it but nothing changed.  There is currently about 1.5 degrees of camber (not sure if it’s positive or negative but the tires lean in at the top) on each side.

[Todd Kageals]

Alright…..I hooked up the Odenthal Exactoe 2 and checked the toe.  If I am reading it correctly, there was 8mm of toe in on each side.  I’m assuming that’s too much as most of what I read before suggested that about 1 mm of toe OUT is a good starting point (at least I think I read that here somewhere).  I also used it to check the camber.  I don’t know how to read it but the gauge indicates 6mm on each side (tires leaning in at the top).  I have no idea what that measurement is supposed to be.  This is an older Hasse Blizzard and I have not been able to find ANY setup information on it.  Any advice on good starting points on the toe and camber?

 

Thanks,

 

TOdd

[Todd Kageals]

Well….I bought an Odenthal Exac Toe 2 to help with setting the alignment.  Should be here in couple of days.  My question is, how to I set the steering wheel perfectly straight ahead and keep it there during the alignment process?  There is no pinch bolt that I can see to hold it in position.

Thanks,

 

Todd

[Todd Kageals]

Just wanted to say thanks to all the guys in the WKC.  We had a blast racing at VIR.  Wish we could do that more than once a year.

Todd

[Todd Kageals]

Bo,

We’ll be at Summitt Point (at least that’s the plan).  My father and I bring two karts on an open trailer.  We setup a tent and bring a couple of chairs and all the tools we need.  It’s a low end operation but your buddy is welcome to pit with us.  We will probably only be there for 1 of the 2 days though.

Todd

[quote quote=5437]Baby Christening will keep me from Summit Point, but Steven needs a place to hang for the race.

 

Friend must have a pit spot, be willing to lift kart and push to grid, lend tools and volunteer advice. Transportation to and from hotel is optional. Driver can feed himself and can lend a hand.

I ask in jest, but we need a hand here.

 

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[Todd Kageals]

Well Paul that does help quite a bit.  Seems so simple the way you explained it.  I’m sure it ‘s not as accurate as the sniper but it should give me a start at identifying the issues.  Now……to find a truly flat spot in my garage!

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