[Wade Wishneski]

Gif

Not sure I follow you with that reply?

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[Wade Wishneski]

Thanks for the insight Jeff. I am leaning that way (Rotax). I am looking for reliability, if it takes a few more $$ to have reliability, then so be it. Went to NJMP and asked a few individuals, they really had positives for the Rotax and the counts appear to be decent.

[Wade Wishneski]

Greg

Appreciate the insight, I get it, makes sense. After I sent the last post I thought about it in the sense of having to slow down considerably more in a TAG and the fact that you don’t burn the tires off the corner with a Yamaha etc. etc. I did try a Yamaha kart, I was impressed. I have considered even picking one up for learning purposes and developing “smooth” driving skills before going the TAG route. Here’s a question, a Yamaha 4 hole can motor develops roughly how much HP?

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[Wade Wishneski]

Corner entry speed? Throttle off the corner?

[Wade Wishneski]

Thanks Dan,

I have had some advise in the Yamaha direction & I have thought of that as an option. The Leopards do corner hard and do have an impact on the ribs, lol. When I had my TAG (leopard) I was surprised how hard these things can corner!!

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[Wade Wishneski]

Yes familiar with Etown, that’s where I had done some practicing and every time my son would race MX at Etown I would venture over and watch if the karts were running. Yes the KT100 seems fairly popular without spending a fortune. Certainly a good way to develop driving and becoming smooth!!! I notice it is easy to “overdrive” a TAG.

[Wade Wishneski]

Rotax seems to have good reliability and easier on the kart as well as smoother. Yeah the Leopard starter is always an issue it seems. I have received some advice that Rotax turnouts @ NJMP are light. I know Leopards are plenty in this area and yes I am a believer the deeper the class the better!! Leopards seem like they do need rebuilds sooner but they are up there in the RPM range so not too much of a surprise.

What about tires, this seems to be a real issue with karting, new rubber is important and @ $225 for a set of 4 seems to add up quickly.

Thanks for all the responses, this is helpful!!

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[Wade Wishneski]

Walt G.

I have spoken with Jim Schultz about a year ago @ GP Inc., its about 40 minutes from me. I am familiar with his career many years ago. He seems to give good advice (objective), not necessarily what is his best interest!!
Thanks.

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[Wade Wishneski]

My bad, let me clarify, Leopard vs Rotax.

Millville, NJ  NJMP

Yes it seems seat time is priceless.

 

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