"mcseanerson" (mcseanerson)
10/09/2015 at 11:49 • Filed to: None
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"mcseanerson" (mcseanerson)
10/09/2015 at 11:49 • Filed to: None | 2
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I’m really thinking about getting into them but one thing has started to really bother me.
A lot of them have exhaust pipes that either exit directly at the front or side pipes that start at the front. They are all rear engined though.... I know they are just trying to emulate their favorite pre-war cars but it just bothers me.
The other thing that’s bothering me is I wonder if I would really like it compared to autocrossing a cheap beater.
StingrayJake
> mcseanerson
10/09/2015 at 11:54 |
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I want one. That’s what I think of them.
vondon302
> mcseanerson
10/09/2015 at 11:58 |
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Well I want one but its got to have a roll bar and belts at least.
SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie
> mcseanerson
10/09/2015 at 12:00 |
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Why is this not the premier grassroots motorsports series? Spec lawnmower engine, but leave everything else up to the builder!
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mcseanerson
> vondon302
10/09/2015 at 12:02 |
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Well they only make like 5 hp with 200cc motor. I think I read top speed is 40 mph.
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mcseanerson
> SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie
10/09/2015 at 12:03 |
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It’s definitely enticing but I’m kind of torn trying to decide if I would have more fun with, this or a beater miata.
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SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie
> mcseanerson
10/09/2015 at 12:05 |
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This weighs less and will have less grip. Slower car fast.
uofime-2
> mcseanerson
10/09/2015 at 12:11 |
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Do you like tinkering or do you like racing more, that’ll answer your question of which is best.
PS9
> mcseanerson
10/09/2015 at 12:21 |
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K20 swap. All the you’re-gonna-die adrenaline rush thrills of driving a Viper without the pricetag!
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vondon302
> mcseanerson
10/09/2015 at 12:21 |
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True but I’ve messed myself up on scooters that topped out at 35. Maybe I’m just getting old.
BJ
> mcseanerson
10/09/2015 at 12:28 |
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Looks like a fun sport. To answer your question about the “side pipes”, this comes from the specifications page:
The main structure of our cars is the monococque plywood box which forms the core structure. This is strong and light. The side framerails are rectangular steel tubing and are primarily for locating the axles fore-and-aft. The “exhaust pipes” on all of the cars are a necessary part of the structure; they add torsional stiffness to the box structure around the cockpit.
http://cyclekarts.com/CycleKartSpecs…
Of course, in the picture you posted the side pipes don’t run down the length of the body, they’re just little straight headers on the front cowl. It’s mostly aesthetics. You can surely exclude this element if you like; less material = less weight = more zoom.
Brickman
> mcseanerson
10/09/2015 at 12:28 |
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Adds +6 HP
shop-teacher
> mcseanerson
10/09/2015 at 12:37 |
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This is really tempting to me, as my primary training/talent is in construction and wood working. Although I would not do the fake front exhaust thing.
Nonster
> mcseanerson
10/09/2015 at 13:36 |
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Never seen these things before! I used to have a go-kart that I was hot-rodding long before I had a car. If you keep the weight down, 5-10hp can get you going plenty fast.
I was able to powerslide it once I rebuilt the motor, removed the govenor, added a heavy duty connecting rod and a better carb. Unfortunately it didn’t have a roll bar and I rolled and broke my arm when I was in high school
If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent
> mcseanerson
10/09/2015 at 13:53 |
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You’d think with a name like “cyclekarts” they’d be pedal-powered.
camaroboy68ss
> mcseanerson
10/09/2015 at 14:02 |
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I would like to build one with a more dry lakes look, like a 32 ford or model a seems like a fun time.
kanadanmajava1
> mcseanerson
10/09/2015 at 18:39 |
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They are totally awesome.