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ARE THERE ANY SHIFTER KART FANS/DRIVERS HERE??

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  1. MY355

    MY355 Formula Junior

    Feb 4, 2004
    258
    NYC and AZ
    I JUST started and picked one up about 4 months ago here in AZ.
    125/Truly chassis and Pavissi motor. F'in Fast as hell.
     
  2. F40

    F40 F1 Rookie

    Apr 16, 2003
    3,230
    AZ
    I know Tim G. here in AZ is a big fan... Was preaching about them to me when I first met him. :)
     
  3. Admiral Thrawn

    Admiral Thrawn F1 Rookie

    Jul 2, 2003
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    Yep.

    250cc F/E International class, twin engine, around 90hp, up to 270kmph.

    and

    125cc Gearbox class, around 45hp, going close to 200 kmph.


    Both use liquid cooled engines, 6" tires, and 4 wheel disc brakes.
     
  4. MY355

    MY355 Formula Junior

    Feb 4, 2004
    258
    NYC and AZ
    Whats wrong w/ my computer that I can't see any images??
     
  5. jordan747_400

    jordan747_400 F1 Veteran
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    Dec 9, 2002
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    Jordan
    WOW! What a monster!!!
     
  6. bostonmini

    bostonmini Formula 3

    Nov 8, 2003
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    155+ mph in THAT THING!!!! omg! fun but scary!
     
  7. imperial83

    imperial83 F1 Rookie
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    May 14, 2004
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    270 kmph!!!
    What kind of brakes does it have?? almost F1 (not quite, but still)!!
     
  8. EspritSE

    EspritSE Formula Junior

    Dec 1, 2003
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    Holy Crap!

    Leave it to the Aussies to build rocket ships like those! Tell us more Admiral. 250 twin, as in 250cc GP motorcylce engines? WOW!

    On another note, when at the track back in Denver, one of the local University engineering classes showed up with a CBR600 powered kart. F'n unbelievable!
     
  9. Admiral Thrawn

    Admiral Thrawn F1 Rookie

    Jul 2, 2003
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    Yep. Exactly. :)

    They'll comfortably outlap V8 supercars (600 horsepower). The only cars faster in Australia than these karts are Formula 4000 and Formula 1.

    Just found this website about the superkarts. Some nice quotes and general descriptions for you to read. I especially like the F1 drivers quotes and the power to weight ratio comparison. :D

    http://users.cyberzane.net/rforker/ABOUT250RACING.htm

    Lots of good superkart links here. Manufacturers, clubs, teams, schools, etc.

    http://www.motorsports-toplinks.com/Top_Sports_Motorsports_Karting_Shifter_Karts.html
     
  10. infraredline

    infraredline Formula 3

    Mar 15, 2004
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    Damned! Is it too late to respond as a fan? :) One thing I always found odd. Is it true these do not have a suspension? Is it just too heavy to justify the gains? Even many remote control cars have coil springs with oil dampers.
     
  11. Admiral Thrawn

    Admiral Thrawn F1 Rookie

    Jul 2, 2003
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    Yep, no suspension. It's really quite brutal on the driver piloting these things. They corner very very quickly, plus acceleration and braking forces are huge.

    But they're perfect if you're serious about acclimatising yourself to the forces and speeds of racing in the top open-wheel catagories.
     
  12. mk e

    mk e F1 World Champ

    Oct 31, 2003
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    We used an FZR600 engine in ours :)
     
  13. ART360

    ART360 Guest

    I've got a 03 Tony Cart, TM 125 Motor. Currently ranked 5th in my class in the russel series (Grand Masters). Was practicing yesterday, think I broke a rib, or at least bruised it. My fault, too stupid to buy a rib protector, bought one after the fact.

    Art
     
  14. Admiral Thrawn

    Admiral Thrawn F1 Rookie

    Jul 2, 2003
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    How did you injure yourself, Art?
     
  15. Gilles27

    Gilles27 F1 World Champ

    Mar 16, 2002
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    A bunch of us rented a track, and by the end of the day I had done the same thing. I had a protector, but it was a little old and loose and would slide down. Another guy broke 6 ribs!
     
  16. ART360

    ART360 Guest

    Taking a short cut across the curbs in the esses. First curb was ok, the second got my rib, I think. Trying to get another second off my lap times.

    Art
     
  17. MY355

    MY355 Formula Junior

    Feb 4, 2004
    258
    NYC and AZ
    Anyone suggest any classes ,videos or personal trainers
    here in Arizona.???
     

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