Never seen that crap kart you want ever get to the level of phantom or premier chassis 😊
@jncmotorsports74373 ай бұрын
What gear did you end up finishing on?
@racerguy94833 ай бұрын
@@jncmotorsports7437 Oh man, it’s been too long ago to remember or even to try and guess. Sorry.
@forwarddrive40665 ай бұрын
Check this man's basement for missing people. Freaky as all hell
@TomTremayne5 ай бұрын
Where do you do if the car you own is an old car & the oil filled shocks for ir are no longer available & basically there's none of them left in the world.....what do you do?
@racerguy94835 ай бұрын
@@TomTremayne Sounds to me like a great time to update your shock program. Unless you are just dominating on these old shocks, which would be hard to believe. But you never know, stranger things have happened. But shocks are fairly important part of the racing program in my opinion.
@ykdavid9 ай бұрын
There's a lot of cheating in kart racing. The guy on the left might seem a bit slow but I'm sure he's watching every word he says so he doesn't give anything away.
@thebaddman Жыл бұрын
So I see high cross karts use backwards cross. How do you work with that? I noticed you said you follow the normal standard in racing more is push less cross of more steering.
@racerguy9483 Жыл бұрын
The only thing I can say is not to over complicate it. It's all about which tire is loaded and how much. Make one change at a time and write it down. A race car is like a teeter totter. Whatever you do to one end of it equally effects the opposite side. You need to find the balance that you or your driver is comfortable with. And then how to adjust your car to the track and conditions. The main thing is, whether you are moving weight, changing wheel spacers, RH's, whatever, know what your wheel loads are. Most numbers you are going to come across from builders, friends etc. are just starting points anyways. It's all about the fine tuning that picks up those 2-3 tenths that everyone is chasing. Hope that helps!
@MrTL3wis Жыл бұрын
I road race pro stuff and I gripe about my dyno. You guys rock! Honestly, that's a really clever way to test. Great work!
@racerguy9483 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I've always loved racing with Rex for a reason. I've learned from him!
@ElliottD.Racing71 Жыл бұрын
Well as great of a video as this is, i was expecting more of a demonstration, like going through the resurfacing, cutting, inside prepping, outside prepping, sizing, using a hot box and stuff like that, the info was pretty good vut title and thumbnail definitely misslead me.
@shawnpowell5876 Жыл бұрын
What tire do you favor the best for a flat hard Speedway? Im aware that there are several out there?
@racerguy9483 Жыл бұрын
I really don't know what tires are good right now. I haven't raced karts in 3 years and tires can change a lot in that amount of time. I did feel like in this region every time we ran good on that type of track, our tires were punching around 48 on the durometer. We ended up running a lot of Hoosiers at that time. But we also ran and had good success with all the other brand too.
@mdacosta7013 Жыл бұрын
your talking but your not really saying anything
@jcliles2 Жыл бұрын
Im sorry but it is not a tire game. I have been racing for almost 30 years now and run tires longer than just about anyone else at the track, i prep tires very little and usually the morning before a race. i get tires from teams that plan on trashing them and use them for 5 more races! i have ran tires till the wire is showing. I have won local, state and national level races with chassis and air pressure adjustments. Tires and prep is an expensive game that I thin too many people have gone deep down the rabbit hole on... JMO
@Sammy-Rosa Жыл бұрын
Great video!
@racerguy9483 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@adamseth328 Жыл бұрын
Hey man, thanks for the info. I’m new to all this so about 80% went over my head haha but I guess the further I get into it all I can come back and gather more info.
@GerraldFarms Жыл бұрын
Man I could use that ButlerBuilt seat, if you want to get rid of it?
@racerguy9483 Жыл бұрын
Sorry, as of now I have sold everything.
@GerraldFarms Жыл бұрын
@@racerguy9483 no problem. Thanks for replying
@aidensullivan8017 Жыл бұрын
So okay this is weird but I'm going down to Emma this weekend for the big race never been there and you did say your gear in the video just wondering, is that on a 219 or 35 chain?
@rawkansascollective1131 Жыл бұрын
You are so awesome!
@TreadMotorsports2 жыл бұрын
Your right down the road from me sir! Next time you come race - I'm gonna come out and watch
@wolfmangaming95552 жыл бұрын
What happened to RFC? I can’t find them anywhere and I need parts
@racerguy94832 жыл бұрын
Hey, they sold and are now ROK Chassis. I believe Eric who built them at RFC, still builds them at ROK though. But I'm sure ROK has any parts you would need.
@michaelmatern12842 жыл бұрын
Man that was messed up for you
@racerguy94832 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I didn't seem to have the good luck that weekend hahaha!
@Mr.Padgett2 жыл бұрын
I commend your efforts here but you are just wrong about sooooo much.
@racerguy94832 жыл бұрын
Thanks! But the Title is How I Tune My Kart. That's it, just what I do with my stuff and a few of my opinions. I've been in racing long enough to know there's another thousand opinions on everything. Good thing is you can choose a multitude of different options and go run it and see what works for you. One thing I have figured out over the last 29 years since I started racing is that you can be right today, and completely out of the loop tomorrow. You never figure it out and it's always changing. Good luck on your races!
@Dirtdiggglers2 жыл бұрын
Do you run a heat lamp or hot gun on tire as it is spinning with inside tire prep?
@racerguy94832 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure how Andrew does it. But I wouldn't think it would need any heat if it's on a roller. Unless it's just really cold.
@Helooool2 жыл бұрын
Just now watching this sorry for slowing you down so much😂 hard to keep up with a B mod motor
@racerguy94832 жыл бұрын
Hahaha. I was just happy it was actually making laps!
@cvanhoose20002 жыл бұрын
Miss running that track… now out west and like you haven’t race in a long time getting back into it. Good luck to ya.
@racerguy94832 жыл бұрын
Hey Thanks! Yes it's a cool little racy track for sure. We are lucky we have a lot of awesome tracks around here. Btw getting back into it was definitely a struggle for me. Good luck out west!
@zee98842 жыл бұрын
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@tonyawilliamson2972 жыл бұрын
Is that's a dirtworks?
@racerguy94832 жыл бұрын
Yes it is! 2012 Genesis
@tonyawilliamson2972 жыл бұрын
@@racerguy9483 that's what I thought but I wasn't forsure I have a 2003 dw8
@dustysrandom50792 жыл бұрын
Thinking you should try the Mychron 5 on the motor home. 🤷🏻♂️ speed, rpm, cht and lap times 😆
@racerguy94832 жыл бұрын
hahaha that might be a great idea! I've been using an app on my phone. It seems to work pretty good. I just wished the gas gauge worked. I'm constantly filling it up.
@TreadMotorsports2 жыл бұрын
@@racerguy9483 what he said is what I'm gonna do!
@n8rloves2fly2 жыл бұрын
What car?
@dustysrandom50792 жыл бұрын
Nice JD, anytime you take a new car out and nothing breaks is a good night. Looking forward to seeing the 11 go to the front.
@racerguy94832 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! And I agree, not tearing up anything is a good night for sure. Hopefully we'll get it up front here at some point. We are definitely working on it!
@ShowMeDirt2 жыл бұрын
Keep up the great work.
@racerguy94832 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@rhodes702 жыл бұрын
Great to see you all having fun. Good luck!
@racerguy94832 жыл бұрын
It's good to actually have some fun. Thanks!
@arthurgood75252 жыл бұрын
Glad to see you back out there, good luck.
@racerguy94832 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@TheCrewChief3742 жыл бұрын
The only iracing I have ever done. Is I've been racing at a lot of tracks for a lot of years. (Which has been with a lot of really good and well known drivers ) It also doesn't hurt that I've been a mechanic'n for along as well.
@racerguy94832 жыл бұрын
Yeah I've never been on iracing either. But I'm going to. Tyler has talked me into it. When I get time anyways hahaha!
@Helooool2 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait to see you at the race track!
@racerguy94832 жыл бұрын
Yeah hopefully I'll see you soon!
@theblock69212 жыл бұрын
Cars
@dustysrandom50792 жыл бұрын
What’s going on? We’re ready to see some racing! 😁
@racerguy94832 жыл бұрын
All I can say is real soon! Putting the body on right now and will be picking up the new motor next week. It should all come together next week and I promise I'll start making some videos. It's just been busy and frustrating lately as I've been so far behind. I had to just stop and focus everything on getting the car done. I'm really hoping to roll it out next weekend at hit a track somewhere!
@TheGoodOlBoyzChannel2 жыл бұрын
You got fd!! Shouldn’t have been black flagged!
@racerguy94832 жыл бұрын
Thanks. And I do agree with you hahaha.
@therobb57382 жыл бұрын
Going out tomorrow. #75, Callaway Raceway, Fulton MO.
@racerguy94832 жыл бұрын
Good luck! I got a couple more weeks, but getting close now.
@ladysman15312 жыл бұрын
When is the first race 👍 bet your excited and ready to get on the track .
@racerguy94832 жыл бұрын
The last weekend of April for the Kegger at Tri- State Speedway is the goal right now. And you are 100% correct, I'm definitely ready to get back on the track for sure!
@bkh57462 жыл бұрын
Greatest line in racing.harry pht me on a special set of tires,harry you have some explaining to do,had to tell ya something you was acting such a candy ass.😂😂
@racerguy94832 жыл бұрын
Hahaha yep. That and " Now I wan't you to go back out on the track and hit the pace car!"
@miketimms79522 жыл бұрын
How much do you move the RR Or LR in or out incrementally? What is the total your willing to move each before moving to something else?
@racerguy94832 жыл бұрын
I usually move at 1/2" increments. Unless it's really far off, I might start at 1." If you don't have any adjustment left you need to change somewhere else. Also just keep an eye on you alignment front to rear. The way the RF and RR line up also effect the handling a lot.
@chafeeracin6112 жыл бұрын
1/4" on either rear hub is a gigantic change as far as feel. I've never moved more than that in a weekend because if you're moving hubs that much there's other issues like wrong tires, too much caster, wrong air, something is bent.
@racerguy94832 жыл бұрын
@@chafeeracin611 Not for me. If I go to a new track, or racing a new chassis, or both, I'll give the car what it ask for to get it working. I think moving a hub 1/4 inch is really a fine tune adjustment. But I do think after running a chassis for a while you learn what it needs and likes and what to change to get it working. And the same with a driver. They all like different things to go fast. Just my opinion anyways.
@miketimms79522 жыл бұрын
You talked about changing the rear roll center. Did you raise both the right rear and left rear together, or did you just raise the right side?
@racerguy94832 жыл бұрын
I would recommend keeping the LS and RS equal. Remember your ring gear is located on the axle and angles on it can easily help throw the chain. Keeping that chain lined up comes first to me. I have ran it on a slight angle on my 500, but I didn't really see any advantage.
@racerguy94832 жыл бұрын
Also since there's no suspension on these karts there really is no roll center, its really probably an instant center. But me being a stock car guy, I'm going to still call it a roll center hahaha. Just like I'm going to call these engines, motors!
@dreamshop60712 жыл бұрын
So what constitutes a B-Mod in USRA? Are you not running a crate engine? We are limited to a 602 and chipped to 6200 rpm. The engine is our last worry.
@racerguy94832 жыл бұрын
USRA B mod you have basically 3 choices. Standard, Concept, and the 602 Crate. The 602 is the cheapest, most reliable, and easiest to maintain motor choice I would say. I had the Standard option in the car when I bought it which allows us to turn 7200. It's also one of the reason's I bought the car. Lately I've seen some of these B mod engine builds over $13,000.
@codythunberg6142 жыл бұрын
Hey I’ve been watching your videos I saw you were running a charger legacy and there’s not much info out there on these karts that’s what I currently have any way to get some info from you ?
@racerguy94832 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah, I loved that Legacy Chassis, It always ran pretty good. I am happy to share any info on it if I can remember it. I haven't ran that kart in a couple years, I might still have some setup sheets around. But what are you needing to know?
@codythunberg6142 жыл бұрын
How you made it roll so good and any set ups would be awesome we run low bite tracks
@racerguy94832 жыл бұрын
@@codythunberg614 Have you watched my How I tune My Kart at the Track Video? I think I go over a lot of it there. But to get it to roll through the center is basically getting the balance right on the kart. I know my driving style and what I want. Then I know what to change on it to get it to drive that way. There's really no secrets/ tricks to any of this stuff. But my Rear was usually 54% Left 56% and cross58- 60%, 60% being my baseline. Low Bite tracks I usually raise my rear % a little and raise my weight higher and to the left. I also ran soft tires around 45 on the duro. You can raise the rear tire stagger to help the kart roll through the center too. But I usually find I keep the standard 1.5" on the front and 3/4 -1" on the rear. I adjust handling more with tire pressure. Just make your adjustments in the order of Entry 1st. Center 2nd, Exit 3rd. That will help you not dial yourself out. I hope that helps!
@calvinbranstetter34143 жыл бұрын
Looks awesome bud wish Matt's had that extra bars in his car
@racerguy94832 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Yeah I'm glad I was able to add a few of the bars in mine. Especially the one on the left there.
@rhodes703 жыл бұрын
Good catch on the halo. That's scary.
@racerguy94832 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that kind of stuff can be bad real quick. I'm glad I was able to take the car in and go through it for sure. And get it fixed!
@cupwalker24.73 жыл бұрын
If you don't mind me asking??? about how much do you weight outside and Inside of the kart .it's harder for us big boys to set up a kart I have found haha
@racerguy94833 жыл бұрын
I am about 180 lbs. This kart with me in race ready was 535. 110lbs over the weight of 425. So yeah you are correct. I also had the heavy Polaris Predator engine. So I could only get my LS weight up to 49% without adding even more weight. Not the best setup. Yeah smaller kids have an advantage in these things for sure lol!
@cupwalker24.73 жыл бұрын
nice thanks bud 🙏 keep on racing hard and trying you got my support . My goal is to win at least one race this year in Pennsylvania In Pennsylvania wings Open outlaw karts at 225 pounds and 6'1 I got a new ske outlaw open with a 86 cr500 and a QRC with a 450f so I got options haha . My back might be broke from working for them though so we will see 😂
@racerguy94832 жыл бұрын
@@cupwalker24.7 Well thank you and good luck to you! Sounds like you have a good program together with great engines and chassis's. I bet you'll see victory lane sooner that later. And I understand the broken back hahaha!
@TheNWCowboy13 жыл бұрын
How much are those flat karts going for?
@racerguy94833 жыл бұрын
I want to say they are going for $4,500??? ROK bought them out and have them now. Eric is still building them though. Pretty much the exact same karts. But I'm not 100% sure on ROK's current price.
@rhodes703 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to keeping up with your journey. Best of luck!
@racerguy94833 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I got some new videos coming out soon. Also hopefully we'll be racing soon. I'm excited to see if I can get this old car to run the way I want. This new motor should be awesome!