R Rock New member Oct 21, 2021 #1 Plastic or aluminum. The metal seems less forgiving but it’s lighter? Plastic seems more durable perhaps?
Plastic or aluminum. The metal seems less forgiving but it’s lighter? Plastic seems more durable perhaps?
CarlsonMotorsports Site Supporter Oct 22, 2021 #2 ^ 6 of 1, half a dozen the other. Aluminum is lighter, but when it comes in contact with something solid, bends in against the chain. Plastic bends in and deflects back. If it's cold, they'll break, but generally they are cheaper and you replace them each year anyway. Carbon Fiber may be the best deal, but with it comes cost. (And they can break too.) ----- Thanks and God bless, Brian Carlson Carlson Racing Engines Vector Cutz www.CarlsonMotorsports.com Carlson Motorsports on Facebook 32 years of service to the karting industry ~ 1Cor 9:24 Linden, IN 765-339-4407 bcarlson@CarlsonMotorsports.com
^ 6 of 1, half a dozen the other. Aluminum is lighter, but when it comes in contact with something solid, bends in against the chain. Plastic bends in and deflects back. If it's cold, they'll break, but generally they are cheaper and you replace them each year anyway. Carbon Fiber may be the best deal, but with it comes cost. (And they can break too.) ----- Thanks and God bless, Brian Carlson Carlson Racing Engines Vector Cutz www.CarlsonMotorsports.com Carlson Motorsports on Facebook 32 years of service to the karting industry ~ 1Cor 9:24 Linden, IN 765-339-4407 bcarlson@CarlsonMotorsports.com