Building the World's Smallest Cross Kart | 190cc 5 Speed Yard Kart DESTROYER!

We're building the world's smallest cross kart with a Zongshen 190cc 5 speed engine from a pit bike or Honda Trail 70. With 18 horsepower and a transmission, this small full suspension go kart should dominate the CarsandCameras Grand Prix, and be an absolute riot to ride.
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[@TheNostalgicFuture]

PERFECT quote from isaac at the beginning. "Either glory or insanity awaits" yeah, It'll be fine!

[@JunkyardDigs]

I'm calling it now, this will dominate next year's backyard race... And I won't fit 😂

[@garageofscrap]

Time to just take Smokey down there. 462 cubic inches of dominance

[@AgnotologyTV]

At this point I they need to get a chiropractor as a sponsor... back pain will dominate.

[@CarsandCameras]

You have a good chance in this one- Charles and Ike fit really well. I don't really fit :(

[@JunkyardDigs]

@@CarsandCameras Oooooo

[@tigattac]

@@CarsandCameras Looks cool but no angels

[@jonbaggarly6969]

Charles is a natural

[@CarsandCameras]

This thing is gonna be SWEET! Looking to de crown the Trophy Kart on our Grand Prix!

[@matthewdorshimer8161]

Where did you get the engine, I’m really curious to build one

[@richardmoll5618]

gotta challenge red beards garage. they are building a cross cart as well

[@kyleteal5888]

OMG! Now that IS a Roudy looking machine.

[@jamesrothwell8508]

I love it it’s amazing you guys should go with a 212 kit and a Daytona head

[@Leavetheherd]

Will there be front brakes?

[@amiles780]

I have to say, adding Charles to the show is an absolute sensation, I love the guy! I'm adding "share a beer with Cars and Cameras" to my bucket list

[@memorris2]

100% agree that Charles is the perfect additional personality for you guys!!!!

[@JJ--CAR]

"It's science cause we're writing things down" This is why I love this channel

[@wesharris5465]

I would seriously suggest some kind of heat and scatter shield you can lay your legs over and protect the "fun region". Can also use it to help funnel air into the engine to cool it

[@ldm125]

Joy department** lmao

[@Anokaman]

I'm screaming PANHARD PANHARD and Charles spoke up! Scared my dog. Good stuff guys!

[@devivoman]

This is exactly what I was envisioning in my head when I thought "what would be the ultimate C&CGP vehicle?" Small, simple, fast, with some aggressive knobbies! I'm only at 1:14 in the video and super stoked!

[@jaycrank8163]

Put some steel shields around motor ducted down so the hot air goes down or up in winter keep you warm.

[@acurarl9929]

Charles is the man great job on your first ground up build

[@beesod6412]

"It's science because we're writin' things down!" --- Charles's one liners are legendary. Having one of the worst days of my life, and ya'll are still able to make me smile. so thank you. Just wanted to feel anything other than sorrow.

[@curtgrizzly]

Love y'alls country boy Cando attitudes! TableSmable...put it on the chain fall if the floors too low! 👍💯💥

[@memorris2]

I think Charles was the PERFECT guy to add to the channel and will be sad if he ever isnt there! Hahaha!

[@jimnash526]

Charles is such a good fit to your team !!!! We are all lucky !!!! You all are amazing ! Wishing you all continued success! Thank you!!!

[@DirtRoadBoyz2]

Best start to a project all time.

[@joshkelly3743]

Build a bending table . It has angle iron on two edges to make a 90. It is also flat. That's what we use when bending conduit for electric work . Saves a lot of time and frustration

[@darrengerbullock5914]

Fantastic content. This is the type of cars and cameras video that I love.

[@paulheart5178]

When The Walking Dead first came out I was hooked and I counted the days every week until Sunday rolled around and I could get my fix. I did this for 6 years and I lost interest, that's another story. Now I am finding myself looking forward to new videos coming out from you guys and I get ridiculously excited when the notifications let me know a new one has been posted. So for that fellas I thank you very much. The videos are always very entertaining, full of humor and they generally remind me of myself when I was a kid of 10 or 11 years of age up until my late 20s when I worked on my bikes. Cheers and again, Thank You kindly. Much lover from Canada.

[@georgedobinson6152]

Charles was by far the best addition to this channel, even better than the crossfire

[@pogonick55]

Ike secretly enjoys that sprocket in his fun department 🤣🤗

[@PJDJ1986]

"You can hear the certification" cracked me up! 🤣

[@randomprojectsusa5196]

Nice! I’ve had recent motivation to finish my 50cc “drift kart” with a cardboard AE-86 body.

[@RearEngineShop]

Thanks for the motivation guys! Going to get started on my Fiero go kart rebuild and my 3 wheel cushman golf cart project. 👍

[@nybergsgarage]

you know what's odd? just this week I was thinking to myself how, out of all different types of one person gokarts, a simple yard kart with a 200cc five speed engine and simple suspension would be the most fun kind to ride.

[@ThatPhilBurgGuy]

"Its science because we're writing it down!" Geez that sounds like a quote straight from Destin at the Smarter Every Day channel lol

[@electr0maker436]

I think Adam Savage said that, not sure if it is original. "The only difference between science and playing around is writing it down!".

[@charlieposey5078]

Gonna jump on the "happy to have Charles" bandwagon. The unrelenting positivity regardless of sketch level is infectious! Also still happy to have John and Isaac too. Like where the channel is going, guys!

[@johnmorgan1629]

You can also use square tubing, cut along the length to create a saddle to make extra area to weld to, for the extra bracing where the jackshaft is, instead of angle iron, then plate across the gap in the tubing.

[@colvinwellborn]

Super cool build guys. This is exactly the kind of machine I want to build. Simple, fun, and won't destroy your back while you're riding it!

[@acurarl9929]

A cool thing about a jack shaft is the ability to take advantage of it to run small rear sprocket and to run your brakes from it so you don’t have low hanging stuff back there like the big rotor and caliper.

[@wadetyler5056]

I think you will be installing heat shields close to your legs, but that is a brilliant idea!

[@alexytgaming4543]

I was just watching one of your videos and you guys just posted one I love your videos keep up the good work

[@mrdeathscrn]

Looks like a awsome project and a nice nuttwarmer for the colder periods! May the god of welds be with you! :D

[@larrydavidson3402]

You guys are the best!!!!!!!! Always look forward to your builds.

[@jasonmccarty7593]

I'm looking forward to this build. Looks good!

[@charlesgraham9954]

my son and i are building almost the same thing. engine in front. we are going to watch and see what yall do.. lol

[@mikellewis2346]

I really like the way your building this cart. It's definitely not your plain yard cart. Keep up that great videos

[@Ratkill9000]

I'm just a simple man. I see Cars and Cameras upload a new video, I click, and click like immediately!

[@trecedaves3159]

I'm wishing y'all would make a few builds outa the motors no one else builds. What I mean is like shaft driven bike/quad motors and riding lawnmower motors. Stuff super easy to come by. I know you did the bmw motor built I was thinking super budget builds. Kind a person could go to the scrap yard and find everything he/she needed. I think it would be a good.watch. maybe help a lot of people that dont have access to a lot of parts.

[@jaredpursey3791]

"Joy department" "get her licked" Boys this went down hill from a family show real quick😂😂 And I love it

[@stevet5379]

Lookin good guys, lookin good! Every build you guys do gets better, can't wait to see this finished. BTW, Charles is an excellent fit for the channel. Great personality and good "outside the box" thinking blends in well with both Isaac and John. Onwards and upwards guys, keep looking ahead!

[@Iowa599]

Nice shop 8) A table will make building frames easier, then stack (loose) floor tiles under the legs to make it level.

[@StephenOgle]

So glad to see you guys on another "from scratch" project. I love your videos. Keep up the good work!

[@jaxes88]

Once it's finished I would love to see you guys put a scale under each wheel and see what the weight balance is like with that engine location vs. a traditional layout.

[@westman8527]

What a great idea. Some atv shocks would problably make it ride like a dream and could seriously extend suspension travel and comfort compared to the GPS ones. Also some chain guards are a great idea lol. I didn't here yall mention a roll cage or not but a removable one might be a cool idea. I hope this turns out to be more rideable than the bronco power wheels because id love to see it rip more often and against other projects. One more thing because im exited to see this. Ghpc's "sendy" has rear chain driven straight axle with some crazy articulation in it with limited chain issues. This could also be a cool idea to implement into this Kart at somepoint. Great video great idea i hope it all comes together

[@WreckedRevival]

Mannnn that thing is looking killer, can't wait to see it in action!! Really got me wanting to build something like this with a 2smoker engine.

[@haroldkelley3635]

It might be neat to see you guys do a gassed style front end some day on a go-kart

[@Buchta179]

Charles is a perfect fit for the cars and cameras crew. He has great one liners just like John and Ike, and he’s got the right kind of outside the box thinking for the “it’ll be fine” motto. Love what you guys do.

[@davolbc]

Looks good so far. But at some time you need to build a true night Rider. You know a build that can take the track at night time pitch Black. Don't care if it's a new build or pulling an old one out that has a good charging system. Something you've never done but need to.

[@kasuraga]

Oh my god I love this thing. It's gonna be a straight ripper on the track.

[@stevejohnson7165]

I like that Cars and cameras uses actuall performance tires.

[@martylawson1638]

You just made a torsion bar rear axle. The x-brace is twisting and acting like an anti-roll bar. Since you have two rear shocks, it's all good. If you do crack the x-brace, replace it with smaller diameter solid bar to reduce stiffness and increase durability.

[@stephenhuber1079]

Awesome kart guys, I really enjoy watching and learning from your builds... the funny banter is great too!

[@SwitchBiker]

Looks like a fun build! Do you guys have any plans to build a ladder frame style chassis for future builds using the CNC plasma table to cut structures from sheet material?

[@williamspaid8829]

Would love to see a 2 speed mini bike build. Something you could shift on the fly. Keep up the good work.

[@pookysdad4884]

Me too. Not sure how you'd go about it.

[@frogs84ss]

It looks freakin SICK! Excited for this build!

[@memorris2]

Ready to party? " we're here to f*** sh** up" (step brothers quote) hahahaha

[@specialt9744]

Just wanted to say I loved mini mayhem and cant wait until next time!!

[@theupscriber65]

How about trying a tension spring suspension setup instead of compression springs? Hang the axles and use a track bar for location.

[@carlowens3424]

You fellas need to drop four videos a week!!

[@Greasemonkey05]

That probably wouldn't be too easy considering what their content mainly consists of.

[@dustinkile7705]

I would be there the 13th but that's opening day of duck season here in TX. Good luck, be safe!

[@zmac7467]

You guys should build yourselves a big beautiful welding table. With your tools and skills I bet it would be a nice one🙂

[@Tommysmess]

I always wanted to build a shifter gokart exactly like this! It's like yall stole the idea outta my head lol, no matter though I'm glad to see the results actually worked decently

[@RedneckSwede]

When the wacko basket has a revolving door, brilliance ensues. At least with you guys. Keeping it fresh every time.

[@joshyplays0652]

Love how he said joy department

[@manks5491]

Gear Jammer by George Thorogood would be the perfect theme for this weapon hahaha, also a great name for the kart! Gear Jammer!

[@borderm3]

Lawwwwwd have mercyyyy you guys have tires with tread on them!

[@richb313]

This looks real interesting light frame minimal suspension with simple front end suspension and steering. No complicated front end geometry should make a competitor.

[@eugenesbackyardrepair4593]

You want simple you could go old school on front suspension. Spring over king pin suspension like they did on carts in the 60s. You can use different weight spring for ride comfort or threaded king pin. Then just tighten down lock nut with washer to change spring bounce and wieght

[@larryalexander4833]

This one fellows is looking killer !

[@theejabroni]

I feel like ike is the dad, John is the mom and charles is their new son. Such a cute family

[@RicheySynthetics]

Great videos fellas!! More on the Caddy!!

[@eladvanallen8282]

This is great. Love your channel. Could you build another same size as this one except with dirt bike wheels and tires, a large electric motor and a salvaged/wrecked electric motorcycle battery? That would help me tremendously with my off-road mobility cart project. Im nowhere near as resourceful as yall but I can follow directions. Lol

[@pinduckyfarms4748]

It's history, when you write things down, it is science if you can repeat it.

[@skinnyswheelz5330]

That thing looks Awesome!!!

[@williamcummings6562]

You guys need a welding table like Red Beard has.

[@ethansaxon2104]

They should post every day

[@davidwalters4014]

"Joy Department" now there's a t shirt

[@Lucas12v]

Cool project. I'm not sold on the geometry of the front suspension but i could be wrong.

[@GooseGosselin]

Should call it the Planters Cart, gives you hot nuts every time. Love the front end btw, can't wait to see a hot lap!

[@tigattac]

Hi guys. I really like your enthusiastic approach around all your cool builds!!! Soooo, not to complain but if I may suggest a little adjustment; It takes like FIVE F..K..G MINUTES to make a workbench from scrap wood, no need no expensive hydraulic shaiiit Turn the blocs on the edge when you build, and the arms and legs hang down, this preloads the chassis so no soggy suspension and cut off behind the seat. Then triangulate the hell out of the legs, really really strong. Are those tubes made of conduit?? Look up a pc program on off-road geometry and so can you learn to get your angles right, OK. You can absolutely win races with this bad boy, and I will cheer for you, and not tell RGB or anyone!!!

[@Buck1954]

Ive never been a fan of the pivoting rear axle platform. I think your butt will come into contact with the ground more than you will like. Thanks for the spoiler alert. Maybe it will be stiffener than I originally thought. Test it before making it softer.

[@GODEES77]

Issac is so chilled

[@MrLink12765]

Absolutely beautiful! Currently getting my own property to build my own!

[@bobmanzi7712]

looking sweet, great stuff, thanks guys

[@garageofscrap]

Time to bring back the 200cc shifter kart for a showdown

[@backyardrestorations]

“Front sprocket in my joy department” LOL

[@pookysdad4884]

Dammit, my "bell" never rings when your video drops!

[@gmfb33024]

I love ur guys videos ben watching for years

[@jackalister1662]

I once made a simple but very functioning cart front suspension using 2x1 .125 wall tubing,a small trailer spring and hot rod style 4 link. Split the axle and had 2 pivot points on front of frame. Only used main leaf,along Honda XL 100 shocks. Working today and I built it 30 years ago for a friend.

[@kristianellis1858]

Great work guys love watching your vids as always and thank you once again for keeping me motivated on my own projects. And im sure im not the only one who says that. Its a honor to know you guys personally.

[@CarsandCameras]

Thanks man and good to see you the other weekend!

[@edwerts7096]

If this kart will be known as the yard kart slayer then you need to come up with a good name for it. Maybe "silver bullet", or "dead reckoning".

[@RustBeltFab_]

Why aren’t you guys building in the new shop? Your camera man needs a gimbal too. 😉👍🏻

[@islandnite77]

When ike left and Charles came in, would you say that Charles is in charge? Lol it was a tv show btw for the youngins!

[@siggy6840]

Looks like an Engine Enema in the near future, a real pain in the rump........Hold on tight guys this could leave a mark !

[@masonandmepowerwheelsvids1690]

This looks awesome. Absolutely love this build.

[@jimmywilson1388]

Man that thing looks freaking awesome! Keep up the good work guys. Living the dream!

[@dylanyates6331]

Two suggestions: 1. Heat/scatter shield around the engine with an acrylic top so you can still see the engine. Pehaps mount an electric fan in front 2. Maybe try a single leaf spring front suspension (like a c5 corvette)

[@badboybob099]

Grate work boys 👍

[@kadens6458]

4:30 Ike looks like a giant