Go Kart Construction

[Juice Box]

So, my friend and I decided to build a go kart this winter for fun. We were looking to see if anyone here knew any good plans that have worked out for them, and ideas for seating arrangements (we were thinking one in front of the other). If anyone knows anything, please feel free to contribute! Thanks

 

[HappyPuppy]

Gokarts don't generally lend themselves to more than one body. Why would you want to be a passenger in a deathtrap?

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

Originally posted by: HappyPuppy
Gokarts don't generally lend themselves to more than one body. Why would you want to be a passenger in a deathtrap?

 

[myusername]

snuggle time?

 

[Eli]

There's no reason why you can't make a 2 seater gokart, but traditionally you make the gokart wider and sit side by side.

 

[Juice Box]

Originally posted by: Eli
There's no reason why you can't make a 2 seater gokart, but traditionally you make the gokart wider and sit side by side.

ok ok, we are less focused on the seating right now, we are looking for basic plans to begin brainstorming

 

[FoBoT]

how about a flying go cart? one of the morning radio guys here in KC built a flying go kart last year
it uses a parachute for a wing

 

[Toastedlightly]

I say wing it. Build a frame... build a roll cage. Wiggle a seat in there. Make engine mounts.. i dunno other tha nthat.

 

[Eli]

I hope one of you knows how to weld.. lol

http://www.google.com/search?h...ee+2+seater+kart+plans

 

[myusername]

I have a pretty detailed diagram from an old project. It might take a while to load but it should get you headed in the right direction. kart plans.jpg

 

[Martin]

Originally posted by: Toastedlightly
I say wing it. Build a frame... build a roll cage. Wiggle a seat in there. Make engine mounts.. i dunno other tha nthat.

I have been looking at a similar thing, and I'd say this is the best suggestion yet. All the plans that came up on google sucked ass.

If I may add to this:
[*]Make it 1 person only. the extra person only adds weight and its not that much fun just sitting in the thing. Just take turns driving it.
[*]Put the biggest engine you can fine. No, don't go for those shittty 2HP lawnmower engines. Go to the scrapyard and try to find a decent motorcycle engine, with a gearbox if you can.

I want to build a sporty one this summer, I just have to find out where I can drive it and then convince a few friends to part with their dough.

 

[awal]

Originally posted by: myusername
I have a pretty detailed diagram from an old project. It might take a while to load but it should get you headed in the right direction. kart plans.jpg

lol:laugh:

 

[whoiswes]

Originally posted by: Martin
[*]Put the biggest engine you can fine. No, don't go for those shittty 2HP lawnmower engines. Go to the scrapyard and try to find a decent motorcycle engine, with a gearbox if you can.

ah, shifter carts! MUCHO fun!

 

[Martin]

I would say, let these be your inspiration
http://fsae.utoronto.ca/2002/large/2004misc-004.jpg
http://fsae.utoronto.ca/2002/car.html

You won't be able to build anything as elaborate, since it took many people to build these, but you can still do something much, much better than a lawnmower with a seat on top.

 

[hevnsnt]

Originally posted by: adrianwalters

Originally posted by: myusername
I have a pretty detailed diagram from an old project. It might take a while to load but it should get you headed in the right direction. kart plans.jpg

lol:laugh: