[Mike Gordon]

Thanks Aaron.  I’ll make the adjustments and pay more attention to handling and over-under steer during cornering.  Is 1/8″ out considered “a little” or should I go 1/4″ ?      Also ordered new chain & sprocket from Rocket Racing.     At the rate I’m going, I’m gonna know those folks as well as Comet on a first-name basis.

Next question- tire pressure.  What’s a good starting point?  It seems the rental karts run 20-ish psi. I’m down to the 12-14 psi range front /  16-18 psi rear. Feels like I would like to go even lower. Am I in the ballpark?

[Mike Gordon]

I’ve got no dog in this fight, however, here’s A thought for “RacingMom”,

I’ve raced in various forms of Motorsports including professional offshore boat racing. They also had “engine claiming” rules, as well as propeller claiming rules. Some high-end props can run $2000-plus. Some engines start in the $40 k range and MUCH higher! Every driver/throttleman/owner is aware of this rule when they pay for & sign there name on the entry fee.  It is a great way to control the classes without a lot of time (and expense) spent on tech inspections. Claiming rules are an effective and low cost way of keeping racers honest. If someone “claims” a perfectly legal engine, chances are they lost money.

Gordo

[Mike Gordon]

Thanks for the advice gentlemen. Already ordered and received my tie rod. Been looking at other posts for toe-in specs. Any suggestions on how toe + or – affects a kart on the track?

Gordo

[Mike Gordon]

If I could follow up on Freddy’s comment on toe;

With the cart weighted with driver weight on board, what would be the optimal toe-in, (or out) setting?

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