R390

Anyone into this ? and if so what engine and chassis are you running ?

dirty19

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I used to be... there are others here who are...
If you searched you could find some of their threads.

R390

thanks, looking to get back in but need info on parts to source on them.

dirty19

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There are many out there.. I used to run a TM powered 125cc 6 speed CRG Road Rebel.
Of course there a lot of cheaper alternatives out there and you really have to see where the trends have switched to.
Visit some local kart shops and tracks and talk to every one.
You'll see where the engines and chassis' have shifted to.
Who might of been on top when you got out may be yesterdays old news.
The trends on engines, chassis, etc shift alot.
Karting has almost gotten as expensive as tracking a car. However you can still drive on a budget if you know where to look.
Mario D is our forum karting king as far as I know.
PM him and see what he can expound to you.

JayK

I've got a Rotax (single speed touch & go engine) on an Intrepid chassis. Its great fun and racing is intense, especially when there are 15+ karts on the track at the same time. Some classes run as many as 35 at a time.

I'm thinking of upgrading to a shifter here soon; looking at a stock Honda 125cc with a different Intrepid chassis. If you're looking for karts that are easy to get parts for, look for one that is supported in your area. Intrepid, Tony Kart, CRG, Top Kart, or anything Italian really, will have support all around the country. As far as engines, 125's are pretty much the norm now as far as shifters go. TM, Maxter, and Pavesi are big ICC/KZ engines while Honda's run in their own class.

Stock moto would be the class to run for Honda's. They make about 35hp or so and are essentially bulletproof. The ICC/KZ engines are purpose built for karts and make a bit more power (somewhere in the range of 40-50 I think) although they may be a bit more expensive to operate.

Cost wise, everything adds up, just like a track car. Any slight contact to the wheels front or back may cause spindles, tie rods, steering shafts, or axles to bend. Tires, depending on the compound, will last a handful of practice days and are really only competitive for a race weekend. It will still be cheaper to run a kart a full season vs a car a full season though. Entry fees, fuel, brakes... etc are all scaled down and will cost less.

Check out ekartingnews.com and its forum for more info on karting in your area. There's a plethora of knowledge there and I'm sure it will help you get started. PM me if you have any questions. Good luck!

KarenCaren

Hey I found a karting track with electric karts. They told me its a 20hp electric kart that can reach 40mph. Thats fast right? considering its an indoor track they got. Btw its location in Phoenix. See the map (Kart Racing Track Phoenix) Hope you guys can try it too.

soloteg

At my local track here in the midwest it seems like shifters have all but phazed out due to the popularity of the rotax class. I've always pondered picking one up but it's hard to justify the costs and risks being my body/back is my money maker. I will throw down on league night though, their fleet is decent and a lot of fun for bachelor parties and the like. 125's are a blast though as I have ran a few weekends in a birel 125, which is what the local track pushes for chassis brand and support.

duckmanEG

Seeing you are in south bend, is your track Mrp?

soloteg

Yeap

Tim2179

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Used to run Formula Y (direct drive Yamaha KT-100) with a Birel TO32, but haven't run it for about 7 yrs. Anybody interested in a nearly new Mychron 3?