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Post by joeymcguire on Sept 17, 2010 23:24:17 GMT -8
I have a couple karts we are assembling and will have out for the last club race this season. I was hoping someone could point me in the right direction for gearing. Looks to be short track for that race. Thanks
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Post by stang6990 on Sept 19, 2010 10:05:41 GMT -8
I have a couple karts we are assembling and will have out for the last club race this season. I was hoping someone could point me in the right direction for gearing. Looks to be short track for that race. Thanks ditto as well, hopefully i can get mine together and find a way to get it there. what is a good rule of thumb on tire pressure to? |
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Post by Stan C. on Sept 20, 2010 11:57:03 GMT -8
Great to see more karts in the class, this is a fun class to run. Your gear selection is going to be based on how much you & your kart weigh, so once you find that out then someone can give you a better Idea. The class weight with driver is 370. As far as tire pressure goes I would just set all 4 at 14 lb and see how it handles then adjust from there.
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Post by stang6990 on Sept 20, 2010 14:52:56 GMT -8
be 400+lbs here...  hopefully below that come next year. |
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Post by rocketshoes on Sept 21, 2010 10:39:31 GMT -8
Another thing. There will be 3 open practice days between the next race (Sept. 26) and the last race you guys are planning on attending (Oct. 9). I would highly recommend you use those days to spin some laps and get yourselves familiar with the track and your kart. Those days are also good for asking questions to other racers and to flush out any potential problems you may have with your kart befor you hit the track racing.
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Post by stang6990 on Sept 25, 2010 8:10:44 GMT -8
dang it, looks doubtful i will have the kart together. something came up so i wont be able to get everything i need. but hey, i can get a better motor over the winter and be ready for next year.
just need a place to start with gearing.
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Post by Ricky Worley on Sept 27, 2010 23:31:11 GMT -8
yeah, i'm looking to put one together for my uncle for the last race and am wondering about the gearing. At the race weight of 370, what is a decent ratio, i can figure it out from there, just need a starting spot.
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Post by rocketshoes on Sept 28, 2010 8:49:25 GMT -8
4.0 to 4.2 seems to work best for those of us weighing in near the minimum. Though you really need to hit one of the practice days to dial in what works best for you.
See you at the track!
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Post by Ricky Worley on Sept 28, 2010 17:27:17 GMT -8
Thanks, i'll start around there and adjust accordingly.
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hopefully below that come next year.