[patrick j slattery]

I use 5/16 bolts that are rounded but have a screwdriver slot and fully threaded.  You can get them at most hardware stores.  Use a large fender washer for the inside of the seat, and a washer and two nuts on the other side.

I dont like  carriage bolt, they are sometimes hard to get really snugged up because there is nothing to hold the bolt still while tightening, and they also put a bigger hole in the seat which i try to avoid

[patrick j slattery]

Now my Grandchild want Filet Mignon and sparkling water when we go to the Nationals  :(

 

[patrick j slattery]

THE EDITING IN THIS SHOW IS TERRIBLE.   I like the show but come on, they show three different engine packages on the track while supposedly showing one race.

 

 

 

 

[patrick j slattery]

I think chain length is pretty much determined by the track.  My rule of thumb is to use the shortest length that you can get by with.  Less rotating mass and also not quite as easy to throw the chain when it set up as short as possible.

[patrick j slattery]

I would be happy just to be able to monitor my tire air pressure during the race.  Tire temps are great but a probe is the best way to get that and you can’t get to the tires quick enough after a race due to having to wait in line at the scales

 

[patrick j slattery]

Thanks for the coverage David!

[patrick j slattery]

Some people just sand the paint to bare metal where the mounts rubs for a truer fit.

 

[patrick j slattery]

Most reputable builders don’t try to stray from the rules.  If caught it would ruin your reputation as a builder, so it is not a good idea

[patrick j slattery]

Tyler, I recognized your name from back in the days at OVKA.  I still race at the club, if you need any help feel free to PM me

 

[patrick j slattery]

Good idea Tim!

[patrick j slattery]

Don’t know for sure, but I was told same as the old setting whatever your engine builder set yours at would be a good staring point

 

[patrick j slattery]

Karting needs a benevolent Dictator to run karting

 

[patrick j slattery]

Normally at Daytona, they do not have kid karts, so with kid karts I think they have the same amount of classes as before.  I don’t see any additional track time coming.  They dropped the qualifier on the 2nd day, but still only have two races per class, maybe they might pick up a few laps on a heat.

 

[patrick j slattery]

HA HA Tim

 

[patrick j slattery]

It was 75.00 if you pre paid early.  Last year it would have been about $200 for one class with practice. This year $240.00.  If you raced two classes, which many do, last year would have been $350, for 2015 it will be $480.

That is a 38% increase for racers wanting to run 2 classes.  WOW.  That is a great business model for a Series that is losing customers by the dozens over the past two years.

 

Pat

 

[patrick j slattery]

Based on a following kart video, which is the only way I was aware that the inside front was lifting, I observed the rear lift briefly and than set down quickly.  This is early in the turn, than the front inside will life 6 inches and than go back down and sometimes go back up again.  After that occasionally the out side rear might slip out after the inside front lifts up and goes back down.  I had the kart on a plate to check for bends, etc. and it was pretty good, had a slight twist in the front but was easily pulled back to center.

 

Thanks

 

[patrick j slattery]

That makes sense TJ, I have a standard medium axle and middle ride height in rear and 54 1/2 in the rear.

The front has a stiff torsion bar, all out wide with long hubs in front and max caster top and bottom pills.  My driver keeps complaining of the kart pushing, so I keep trying to stop that by the move I have in the front, but now all I get is the kart is tight

pat

[patrick j slattery]

Different versions of the Horstman DXL clutch

 

[patrick j slattery]

As Steve said, that is a 1 disk L & T mini, and it is not suited to run with a kt100 pipe set up, Most used a wet clutch as engagements are in the low 10000 rpm range

Pat

[patrick j slattery]

Dan, we will have to agree to disagree

I see no benefit for the karter, only more expense.  For a kart shop, and tire importer yes,  more wheel sales and higher prices for the 7:10 tire for the karter is all I see

[patrick j slattery]

Hey, it 5 bucks more per tire and what are we to do with all the 6:00 rim tires. I have some cheap if you know anyone that is interested

 

[patrick j slattery]

I can verify what Tom said about the Cadet kart.  How is the Cadet class going in WKA now.  :)

Tom, it is my understanding that WKA is going to require Jr classes to run 7:10 rears next year also,  which will put another nice bill to the karters, not to mention what are you going to do with your wheels for the 6:00 tires.

 

The problem I see with EDM is some engine builders try to play by the rules and are very protective about there reputation as to building illegal engines and only want to build motors that are 100 percent legal.  When you build an engine and if they are using EDM to enhance the performance, regardless that it can’t be seen it is still illegal, but the honest engine builder and his customers are the one’s who pay the price.

We saw this a few years ago when some were cutting the pistons, it was illegal but it hurt the honest engine builders.  I hope we don’t go down that road again

 

[patrick j slattery]

It seems like many clubs and org’s. tend to try and please as many customers (racers) vs doing what is right for the majority.  The biggest problem as I see it is way too many classes with little track time for the dollar spent.   Someone mentioned 5 classes but really,  the tracks need to have as many entry’s as possible to survive.

 

One kid kart class

two sportsman

two juniors

two seniors

and one Masters

That is 9 classes, should be something for everyone and not to many to get some decent track time.  WKA thinks they are doing something great by going from 13 to 12 but that is still way to many IMHO

 

Pat

[patrick j slattery]

10/78

[patrick j slattery]

Possibly,  but I know creditable people that have seen 380 to 360 blow down on Yamaha cylinders.

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