My Monster Go Kart Build
My Monster Go Kart Build
I have not been working on my Slick much...I kind of got distracted on a go kart project.
A guy at work sold me an old Bombardier Rotax snowmobile engine and transmission for $100. To cool not to make a go kart out of!!
Rotax Type 305. 295cc, 2 cyl, 2 stroke. 8500rpm max
Before Pics:
It runs!!!
The trans was locked up and needed to be fully R&R'd. While trying to fix it, I broke it. A different guy at work happens to have a 4-axis CNC machine in his garage and wanted something hard to make, so I modeled it up and let him have at it! I think it turned out great!
Here is the vision of what the end result will be. Top speed of 50mph.
I was inspired by this one.
Piles of parts!
I have most of the frame laid out and welded, as well as the trailing arm.
I hope to have it done for SS!
A guy at work sold me an old Bombardier Rotax snowmobile engine and transmission for $100. To cool not to make a go kart out of!!
Rotax Type 305. 295cc, 2 cyl, 2 stroke. 8500rpm max
Before Pics:
It runs!!!
The trans was locked up and needed to be fully R&R'd. While trying to fix it, I broke it. A different guy at work happens to have a 4-axis CNC machine in his garage and wanted something hard to make, so I modeled it up and let him have at it! I think it turned out great!
Here is the vision of what the end result will be. Top speed of 50mph.
I was inspired by this one.
Piles of parts!
I have most of the frame laid out and welded, as well as the trailing arm.
I hope to have it done for SS!
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Quite a project, Dan! I hope to see it at SS! Kinda reminds me of a miniature Ariel Atom!
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That is crazy cool... and something I can't wait to see run !
When I was just a young kid in JR. high a friend took me out to his Uncles house.. this guy had a CART that was using a Volkswagen motor and transmission.. the axles had been cut way down and if I recall it was about 4 feet wide or so. It was broken while I was there and I never saw it run.
When I was just a young kid in JR. high a friend took me out to his Uncles house.. this guy had a CART that was using a Volkswagen motor and transmission.. the axles had been cut way down and if I recall it was about 4 feet wide or so. It was broken while I was there and I never saw it run.
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Dan, the gas powered golf cars I used to rebuild had a drive set up
just like that. They work very well and it looks like you have a great design.
Can't wait to see it completed. Cool build! TR
just like that. They work very well and it looks like you have a great design.
Can't wait to see it completed. Cool build! TR
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Budget is $1,000, but I am only at $700 right now.
The Rotax has an alternator on it. I think it has 15A...so break lights and headlights are in the plans.
The Rotax has an alternator on it. I think it has 15A...so break lights and headlights are in the plans.
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- Hoofbeat Racer
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Dan , do you need any front end parts ?
I have an old Honda odessy front end , in my iron pile
Spindles , wheels , hiem joints .... Free
If you are interested I will take a pic
I have an old Honda odessy front end , in my iron pile
Spindles , wheels , hiem joints .... Free
If you are interested I will take a pic
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[b]'' I think what scares me the most about you guys is that I understand you '' ..... KID
'' lookin good, a little paint adds at least 100hp!'' ....... COOTER
'' well an old guy can dream cant he? ''............ICEMAN
''I would donate organs before selling my slick''........ HOOFBEAT RACER
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[b]'' I think what scares me the most about you guys is that I understand you '' ..... KID
'' lookin good, a little paint adds at least 100hp!'' ....... COOTER
'' well an old guy can dream cant he? ''............ICEMAN
''I would donate organs before selling my slick''........ HOOFBEAT RACER
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I think I have everything I need Pat. Tbanks for the offer!
If this o e goes well I have a 3hp 4stroke that I might build for the kids. No suspension, just a little truck like rig.
If this o e goes well I have a 3hp 4stroke that I might build for the kids. No suspension, just a little truck like rig.
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Pretty cool! Is there an advantage to having the rear wheels inside the frame like that as opposed to outside? Seems less stable? Maybe I'm just letting my own driving get in the way...
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Looks cooler, and less stable = more fun!
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you know what they say!, it`s all fun and skittles till someone gets hurt!.....bring it on!
Honey, If I say I`ll fix something I will, there`s no need to remind me every 6 months!!
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So I have got a little bit more done on this thing...
Got the web in and the brake bracket positioned.
Engine sled built and frame cage ruffed in.
I mounted the shocks like this...but I don't like how high it sits, so I am going to move them.
I also got the seat build and the front control arms and spindles made.
I hope to get the shocks re-mounted and the steering fabricated this weekend!
Got the web in and the brake bracket positioned.
Engine sled built and frame cage ruffed in.
I mounted the shocks like this...but I don't like how high it sits, so I am going to move them.
I also got the seat build and the front control arms and spindles made.
I hope to get the shocks re-mounted and the steering fabricated this weekend!
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Very cool project! And, it looks like you will have it completed just in time for the release of the new Mad Max movie.
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I may have to add a side arm weapons mount to it!
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Would only have been cooler if you'd have put a twin I-beam suspension under the front end. Just kidding... Looking good. Keep the updates and pictures coming.