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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 04:04 PM
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I just bought all the steel tubing to start welding up the chassis for our ZX-6R shifter kart. Yes, 108hp, a 6spd, and 250lbs dry weight.

We are debating whether to run go kart mini-slicks or go bigger for traction with golf cart wheels.
Old Aug 1, 2007 | 04:30 PM
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That should be interesting. I used to race karts when I was a tot. I would go with the Kart wheels, they will help if you ever want to turn the thing.
Old Aug 1, 2007 | 05:56 PM
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Ricer cart!




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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 08:21 PM
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Ricer cart!




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Ricer kart that I'd race Mr Rogers in for money is more like it.
Old Aug 1, 2007 | 08:35 PM
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Awesome...a 636...That thing is going to be absolutely insane! Post pics.

Years back we built a cart with a CR250 two smoker and the gear box - that thing was nuts.

An I-4 600 w/ a six speed is going to be hell on wheels.
Old Aug 2, 2007 | 01:30 PM
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Awesome...a 636...That thing is going to be absolutely insane! Post pics.

Years back we built a cart with a CR250 two smoker and the gear box - that thing was nuts.

An I-4 600 w/ a six speed is going to be hell on wheels.
100ft of 1in OD 1/8in wall steel tubing + industrial chop saw + new tig welder + high leverage pipe bender= fun for a couple days I do fear.


edit: It's a 599cc, not 636. It's from like 1998 or so. 108hp I believe.
Old Aug 2, 2007 | 01:43 PM
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Wow, that thing is going to be BAD ****!!!! I think you can Search VADER cart or Kart on Google Videos and get vids of a guy with one FLYING down the intersate under semi;s and stuff.
Old Aug 2, 2007 | 03:48 PM
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We are going to put some small street slicks on a 10in wheel (i believe that is the size) in back with regular kart slicks up front for added rear traction.
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 03:50 PM
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It is weighted almost perfectly 50/50, assuming a 6ft 200lb person driving. It is also *too* stiff!



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