Ted Hamilton
Helmet Painter / Racer
-- PREFACE --
Thanks for all the views and support on the last thread. To keep it from becoming too long, and to separate things topically, I've started this thread. I'll button up the last of the build in the next day or so, but the only remaining things before running it are setup, double-checking tightness and positioning, and graphics... I am slowly learning to make it fast, THEN pretty. IMO, this kart is already looking fast, but testing will tell.
Stay tuned to this thread....for DAY 1, we're going to lay out 4 bathroom scales on the cement floor and use vinyl flooring tiles to make them all level. Then we're going to "zero" them by using a 5# weight and setting all the scales to read 5# on the display when the weight is placed on them. From there, we'll place the kart and driver on the scales and take a "baseline" reading. This will give us a preliminary set of figures to work from, and we'll adjust spindle and rear end heights to get our proper recommended numbers. Speaking of which, ULTRAMAX lists the setup numbers for all their karts on their website, so be sure and check it out if you're running a UMAX...http://www.ultramaxracing.com/owners0.shtml#start
From there, we'll look at stagger and tire offsets and toe-in settings, and finally, check for driver comfort and positioning issues. We may even get into customizing seat padding, etc. too... anything for the viewers! If there's anything specific you want more information on or a topic you'd like to see covered photographically during setup / testing, please let me know and I'll see what I can do.
STAY TUNED!!
One more beauty shot to see where we're starting from:
Thanks for all the views and support on the last thread. To keep it from becoming too long, and to separate things topically, I've started this thread. I'll button up the last of the build in the next day or so, but the only remaining things before running it are setup, double-checking tightness and positioning, and graphics... I am slowly learning to make it fast, THEN pretty. IMO, this kart is already looking fast, but testing will tell.
Stay tuned to this thread....for DAY 1, we're going to lay out 4 bathroom scales on the cement floor and use vinyl flooring tiles to make them all level. Then we're going to "zero" them by using a 5# weight and setting all the scales to read 5# on the display when the weight is placed on them. From there, we'll place the kart and driver on the scales and take a "baseline" reading. This will give us a preliminary set of figures to work from, and we'll adjust spindle and rear end heights to get our proper recommended numbers. Speaking of which, ULTRAMAX lists the setup numbers for all their karts on their website, so be sure and check it out if you're running a UMAX...http://www.ultramaxracing.com/owners0.shtml#start
From there, we'll look at stagger and tire offsets and toe-in settings, and finally, check for driver comfort and positioning issues. We may even get into customizing seat padding, etc. too... anything for the viewers! If there's anything specific you want more information on or a topic you'd like to see covered photographically during setup / testing, please let me know and I'll see what I can do.
STAY TUNED!!
One more beauty shot to see where we're starting from: