Good TOUGH dirt kart bodies? Who to use?

[Joe28]

Just watch the video on the Majestic Body site. He runs over the nose piece with a truck! Twice! Pops right back to shape. Don't get tougher than that. If I were in the market for a plastic body, I'd seriously consider them. Not sure on the graphics adhesion part. Probably have to contact them for info.

 

[OVALTECH1]

watch that video closer... he kinda misses his nose piece... although that plastic will hold up better than glass in that instance.

 

[sidewaysagain]

Theres a difference in tough, and durable but fast. When was the last time any of you seen a "tough" body win at a big event? Usually they are heavy, thick, and tend to somewhat bind up the kart. Some are also very wide, which dont help with the weight.
Good fiberglass body by a reputable company will do both jobs, durable (not indestructible) but also fast.

Which company do you prefer on a good fiberglass body? Thanks for all the information to ALL

 

[Joe28]

Fusion Composites. Can't beat'em for toughness, a little heavier though.

 

[sidewaysagain]

 

[Tatertot843]

Which company do you prefer on a good fiberglass body? Thanks for all the information to ALL

Wayne Arnold also offers ultralight bodies as well

 

[RacerTB]

My pro series m&m is two pounds lighter than my lighting light body. Just saying. Tough doesn’t always mean heavy. Three years with the same nose. Only changed cause we made our own nose. M&M is a great body. The new style is cool too. Just my 2 cents.

 

[Compu-kart]

Lightninglight.com
One of the best, super tough and you cannot beat their customer service.

 

[SoCo Tire Treatments]

Which company do you prefer on a good fiberglass body? Thanks for all the information to ALL

JKB, Johns Kart Bodies, and Chavous are 2 of the very best. Sure there are others as well.

 

[pignoliracing69]

We have tried different fiberglass bodies over the years , they look nicer , but had to replace them every year , three years ago we went to m&m bodies , not the best looking , but have held up , yes we are still going to use them this year , our home track is a little ruff at times lol

 

[XXX#40]

JKB, Johns Kart Bodies, and Chavous are 2 of the very best. Sure there are others as well.

x2 for Johns, dont know how many he is making now, but before a fire he made many companies seats and bodies, including the select and Safrits.
little extra glass in the nose before mounting always helped us, with John I think he'll let you order it that way

 

[David (M&M Performance)]

Just a thought here...what’s the weight ratio on fiberglass vs plastic/rubber bodies
I would think the plastic/rubber bodies would weigh more...jmo
But then again, if you stay up front...keep the fiberglass body...

For the 3 pc kit your around 12lb

 

[David (M&M Performance)]

^^ Agreed, I called and left a voicemail yesterday at M & M. No response yet.

^^ Agreed, I called and left a voicemail yesterday at M & M. No response yet.

Sorry I thought I had replied to all the voicemails

 

[SoCo Tire Treatments]

x2 for Johns, dont know how many he is making now, but before a fire he made many companies seats and bodies, including the select and Safrits.
little extra glass in the nose before mounting always helped us, with John I think he'll let you order it that way

Busier than ever.

 

[Fast Forward Karting]

JKB, and Chavous are the 2 we choose to use.

 

[sidewaysagain]

M & M tough series body should be here tomorrow . Nowhere to race, but it will look good though. Still waiting on our wrap 9 weeks and still counting on waiting. Lesson learned.

 

[flattop1]

9 weeks , you better try to reel back the funds .
May as well find a new guy now .
Its a loss.

 

[sidewaysagain]

I'll give him until Monday. The excuses are sounding the same. Can't say i have'nt been wearing him out. I guess, that's what i should had done. Last excuse was.. Did'nt know if UPS was running. LOL. Ok, buddy. I should had just done locally