MO Predator Racer
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How can I take off weight from my go kart? I am trying to think of stuff to take off to cut weight or replace to cut weight but I am pretty new to karting and was wondering if anyone has any ideas.
Am I missing something here? They're only 4oz. more.... You can use aluminum bolts in non-critical areas. There was a company called, no joke, "Tasty Nuts", that sold aluminum fasteners. Only suitable for things like driver fairings, etc., but every bit counts. Drilling out a seat changes its' flex characteristics, so beware of that. Considerable portions of the underside of the nose can be trimmed off (at the expense of dust and debris getting up into everything.) Brackets can be swiss cheesed, floor pan also. 'just consider forces on the part involved and be smart about it.Tires that are rolled heavy on the inside (4oz) and wiped aggressively on the outside also add considerable rotational weight.
4oz x 4 tires = 1lb added of rotational mass for a set not counting outside wipes during the week and at the track.Am I missing something here? They're only 4oz. more.... You can use aluminum bolts in non-critical areas. There was a company called, no joke, "Tasty Nuts", that sold aluminum fasteners. Only suitable for things like driver fairings, etc., but every bit counts. Drilling out a seat changes its' flex characteristics, so beware of that. Considerable portions of the underside of the nose can be trimmed off (at the expense of dust and debris getting up into everything.) Brackets can be swiss cheesed, floor pan also. 'just consider forces on the part involved and be smart about it.
I have 2 PRC bodies on our Phenoms, they weigh a 1/2 lb less than the new Chavous on our PursuitsIf a PRC swoop body will fit, use it. They are thin, but generally 2-4lbs lighter than a high side non-PRC body.
And if that's what it takes to make speed worth it's weight in GOLD .4oz x 4 tires = 1lb added of rotational mass for a set not counting outside wipes during the week and at the track.