[Tyson Henry]

I wouldn’t pay 4300 for it, even with the extra motor. Without looking at it in person, my top dollar would probably be 3000. I would try to get all spares at that price also. Make sure to ask detailed questions on maintenance to get a feel for possible issues you might run into.

[Tyson Henry]

This is just my opinion, and maybe I got it all wrong…….

The number of karts totaled at Modesto is a direct correlation to the level of aggression displayed. It seems at all SKUSA events the aggression level is, in general, much higher than at a club level race, and not  in a good way. On a street course there is inherently more danger, no matter WHAT is done. Seems like a lot of drivers thought they were going to be able to set a wheel off in the grass…

For direct comparison, look at the LSGP in Lockhart. Were karts crashed? Sure, plenty (I did it). But I would say the level of carnage, judging by pictures and social media posts, was on a whole other level at Modesto. Why is that? It’s not like the LSGP track was slow (not sure what speeds were being hit at Modesto but at Lockhart it was about 90) and less dangerous per say. The overall surface and track seemed pretty good at Modesto, save the chicane and maybe a few other parts. Once again, direct comparison, Lockhart suffered from issues as well. There were plenty of sketchy zones and not every possible danger can be covered. People weren’t out in force complaining about that event.

So tell me, whats the difference?

[Tyson Henry]

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[Tyson Henry]

Where are you seeing these videos?

[Tyson Henry]

Woot! I was actually watching the race with my buddy and was like “I am gonna have a big week on ekartingnews with this!” lol

 

[Tyson Henry]

Why are you looking at buying a motor when you are selling a chassis?

[Tyson Henry]

No. I have had pretty high water temps with the go pro mounted to the radiator and never had a prob. I think it would have to be above 200* to make it unstable.

[Tyson Henry]

Uhh, to clarify, I was talking about a Freeline front wheel^^^^

 

[Tyson Henry]

Have a front freeline mag (hub mount)? Older style. I need one.

[Tyson Henry]

I hear Recaro makes some pretty nice ones.

[Tyson Henry]

You will definitely be sliding on MG reds with a shifter…

The bottom nipple is the overflow line. I would put it in a catch can….don’t leave it unconnected.

[Tyson Henry]

Yeah, make sure the mount is going to stick really well to the chin before putting it there! My helmet fits the adhesive mount perfectly.

I always have thought the chin is best for getting the closest to real driver perspective. Top of helmet is too high up and looks funny to me. Side is pretty good. Next best place imho is on the radiator.

My least favorite place is the front fairing. You don’t get a perspective on anything that is going on. Can’t see pedals, steering, anything…..

[Tyson Henry]

I like to mount it on the chin. Just use a “sticky pad” mount.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpcHB8MuA5w

[Tyson Henry]

Looking forward to the replies in this thread. I feel I am somewhat in the same boat. I have done quite a bit more “tuning” than you, but I don’t always know if I am tuning in/out the right thing. Meaning, is the kart loosing the rear on exit because I have entry understeer and am therefore turning in to hard, then it catches and causes oversteer. Or, is there simply not enough grip on exit?

I feel like I have a decent grip on things, but not quite “there yet.”

[Tyson Henry]

I have tried many times to set toe by carefully measuring. I was even using toe plates. It just isn’t as reliable as Snipers. Invest in a set and save yourself a lot of time and hassle and know it is getting done accurately.

Also, you need to make sure the steering wheel is centered somehow, and you need to make sure you actually have the same amount of toe on each side. Pretty difficult to do with tape measure.

[Tyson Henry]

I have a lot of hours on my current chain…..probably in the neighborhood of 25-30 and it still looks pretty good. Going to change it before the next time out, but a chain, if taken care of properly, shouldn’t be breaking all the time.

[Tyson Henry]

If it isn’t fairly obvious by now…I am completely kidding about Jimmy. I would take his advice over anyone else in this thread. The fact that he runs with the big boys might indicate he knows a thing or two.

[Tyson Henry]

Clearly you don’t have any idea what you are talking about.

[Tyson Henry]

Whatever you do Andrew, I implore you to take Jimmy’s advice with a grain of salt.

[Tyson Henry]

If you are trying to race in stock Honda, you should use a stock Honda 99′ reed cage. The reeds are open, just not multi-stage I believe?

You might want to research stock Honda rules a bit more than you have.

Where are you planning on racing?

[Tyson Henry]

Yeah, comparison shop DR parts and CRG parts. Much better….

I use DR spindles on my CRG now. $142 compared to $193

[Tyson Henry]

Not everyone is racing SKUSA guys…..

[Tyson Henry]

On the radiator is basically the defacto place to mount a go pro on a kart. Just search youtube for kart videos, you will find it. Here is an example:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Fk99QzXneU

Watch that for a clinic in how to drive, too.

[Tyson Henry]

Gonna bust out the dial indicator on it to make sure it is perfect?

Look, I’m not saying it’s a bad idea. I just can’t imagine why anyone can’t get it basically perfect with a socket.

[Tyson Henry]

Normally doesn’t seem so bumpy….if you are on something a bit smoother. Like a real race track :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7IECTkAP6s

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