FlaFFy_91
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Registered: 30th Sep 08
Location: Formby, Merseyside
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probly a 50 cc for now or a 125
what type of metal should we be using for the frame itself?
and what thickness?
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Ste
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Registered: 5th Mar 03
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If you are doing it properly 19mm x 1.6mm CDS round tube and TIG welded joints.
To make it easier and cheaper for a home scratch-built, Go for 20mm x 1.6mm ERW square section. MIG welded joints is a bare minimum (arc isn't controllable enough at those thicknesses for amateurs)
Have a look at this site for tips on chassis design.
http://www.karting.co.uk/KandK/Tech/KartSetup.html
I would rather lose by a mile because i built my own car, than win by an inch because someone else built it for me.
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lee mitchell
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Registered: 26th Jan 01
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dont bother waisting ur time. u can buy rolling chassis cheap enougth on ebay and kartin etc. and dont bother with 50cc. u want a 100cc minimum. direct drive engines are cheap but if u can get a clutched 100 much better as easier to start. other option is a rotax lump but theyredear, or to go for a 4 stroke honda engine like 200 upto a 390cc etc. 4 strokes are not as quick but more reliable
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FlaFFy_91
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thatnk you for that ste much help
and also lee
i was thinking of a 125 derby sender engine that my mate has lying around
but he said something about the gear ratio's being well out and i know nouthing about that sort of thing
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lee mitchell
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Registered: 26th Jan 01
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never heard of that engine mate so wouldnt know
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