HOW TO: Go Kart Chassis Tuning for Optimum Summer Performance - POWER REPUBLIC

[@gibseverything]

Thanks for the awesome content guys. Much love from kenya 🇰🇪

[@PowerRepublic]

Thanks heaps Gibs. Hope you guys are getting some laps in still in Kenya. Bet it is hot over there right now??

[@gibseverything]

@@PowerRepublic its not too hot but pretty decent ☀️, getting some good laps in, and just pushing harder each weekend 😁🏁

[@DJExcal]

after many years of karting under my belt i still learn from you! thank you for uploading these great videos. greets from The Netherlands

[@PowerRepublic]

That’s awesome. Stoked that we are able to help out.

[@Shiusen]

Awesome! Thank you so much for these videos! As a cost conscious father for a son who karts, these videos have been invaluable. Much thanks!!

[@PowerRepublic]

Hey sen, you're very welcome and thanks for tuning in and smashing the damn like button 👍

[@Vikitech5]

I want to thank you for all your videos Thank You from Israel

[@PowerRepublic]

Hey Viki, that heaps, what kart are you racing in Israel ?

[@elGa_tUrRo]

Awesome video as always 🤘🏻

[@PowerRepublic]

Thank Fernando, appreciate the positive vibes. Merry Christmas 👊

[@lp1re]

Love the channel I’m new and it’s helping a bunch

[@PowerRepublic]

Check it out, we have heaps of How To on KZbin and Instagram

[@springthomson01]

Keep up the great work. On dirt Gisborne NZ 🤙😎

[@PowerRepublic]

thanks 👍

[@phillipouzounis7390]

Thank you for the awesome tips @powerrepublic

[@PowerRepublic]

anytime phil

[@nate1593]

Hi, what's the difference between the spark plugs you show here versus NGK IR GR9DI range? This was installed when I bought my Rotax Senior Max Evo Love the videos, always find myself coming back time and time again! 🏁😊

[@nate1593]

Just to update anyone who might want to know. Spoke to NGK and the customer service bloke stated that the only difference is that the versions shown in your video will allow the top cap to be unscrewed to reveal an M4 thread so that it can be screwed in other scenarios where that might be needed.

[@PowerRepublic]

Hey Nath, great research. I wasn't sure on that one. I haven't used the new spark plugs that come with the ROtax that much, but really shouldn't be a huge game changer. thanks heaps for tuning in and sharing the videos

[@tonyhanson9235]

I love your vids. Just bought two karts and am wondering where to buy parts. Cheers mate!

[@PowerRepublic]

hey Tony where you at?

[@PowerRepublic]

you can email us if your in AUS

[@tonyhanson9235]

I'm located in Minnesota. U.S. Thx

[@SprintKing76]

as a new guy - is there any info about what kind of tools / parts i should consider taking to a track practise event? love ur videos

[@PowerRepublic]

Great idea for a first day at the track video

[@SprintKing76]

@@PowerRepublic yes please Derek :) i imagine there are alot of ppl like myself this would help. thank you

[@christianbuczko1481]

Take allen keys, spanners, sockets. Spark plug socket. Any bolt on the kart can come loose, so take every size on the kart req. Tyre removal tools if your racing may be needed. Go a few times before trying to compete, dont race on day 1. Practice going to a track, run the kart on practice days before so you understand what you need to do prepping. Maybe visit a race day to ask questions ect. Kart spares like spark plugs, water pump belts, fuel, water and oil, an air pump and pressure gauge also...

[@SprintKing76]

@@christianbuczko1481 this is very helpful thank you :)

[@christianbuczko1481]

@@SprintKing76 no problem, i forgot to mention chain lube, as chains and sprokets wear down fast and are handy spares to carry too, watch every vid on this channel, and you will learn most things especially if you have a tonykart. Other types can be a little different but follow the same principals. And theres usually more specific vids on youtube for anything else. Its a very steep learning curve just to make them go without falling apart and you can learn alot at home before hand. Btw, 1st two times i took my kart to the track I didnt even get to drive it because i had a carb fault 1st time and engine reeds failed another time.

[@christianbuczko1481]

Outside here its freezing cold, we've had snow this week, and its not even winter yet...

[@PowerRepublic]

hard axle for sure then Chris ;)

[@TheMati1471]

Its wider REAR axle cool

[@PowerRepublic]

Yeah for tall driver 1390-1400

[@blacksperm.]

Can you do a video on how to put on a sticker kit?

[@PowerRepublic]

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[@karter111]

What would you say a basic setup for the rain in order to jack the rear up and stay up through most of the turn? I've watched a lot of videos from the UK and they all have a lot of jack in the rear and stays up through out most of the turn. In a heavy rain situation. Thank you.

[@PowerRepublic]

I normally take of the seat stays, but maybe leave them on if you want to hold the Jack all the ways round the bend. And a harder axle instead of softer one should help too,

[@TheMati1471]

Tryb diffrent preasure on REAR WHEELS on wet i mean less air

[@jamesvandenberk1646]

We recently did a wet test with 32psi in front and rear, and the kart had good turn but very unstable. So then we dd 32psi in the front, and 22psi in the rear - best wet kart I've ever had, I could brake and turn very aggressively and commit to curbs much easier. Softer rear tyres to mold to track, and stiff front tyres to force jacking is my theory. Hope this helps.

[@harleylif1929]

Can you tell me the brand and size of the cylinder hone machine for fitting pistons you have in the back ground

[@PowerRepublic]

effeciemme.com/racing/bench-honing-machines/

[@teamgrimaracing3607]

How can you explain how the hub size effects the kart and when to use what type of hub

[@PowerRepublic]

hot and sticky (bogging feeling), go to short hubs. slippery and struggling for traction, go to bigger hubs. that is what works for me

[@BLITZKRIEG1]

my axle doesn't spin freely, someone said something to do with clutch but it doesn't really matter? it's a Rotax senior Evo.

[@PowerRepublic]

yeah the O ring behind the clutch bearing can add some drag when the axle is spun on the stand

[@dondelchulia3189]

What's the change in axle do to the kart?

[@marknewsonracing6671]

Generally speaking, changing to a soft axle will give you more rear grip, and going to a hard axle will get rid of rear grip. The impact is most noticeable from mid corner to exit. Start with a medium, that should work well in most conditions but try changing according to what the kart needs

[@PowerRepublic]

when you change axle, it will make the kart stiffer (hard axle) or softer (soft axle). FYI - when we straighten bent axles at work, we can feel the resistance to bending change as we straighten the different grades, with the stiff axles being a real SOB to move, and the soft ones bending back easily. But what this does on the track is the Black art and it seems to vary depending on the type of tyres used at your track, ambient temperatures, driving style, brand of chassis and axle, track surface texture etc etc. My best recommendation is to get one softer and one harder than standard to start with, and experiment for yourself at your local track. once you have changed an axle a few times, you can get them in and out in about 20mins. this might change from summer to winter, so change them often with an open mind to feel the slight variations and then you will know for yourself when it is time for an axle change. Hope this helps. Derek

[@fernandopichel1972]

por favor generar subtitulado en español

[@PowerRepublic]

Estoy trabajando en ello

[@tinopimpo]

Thamks from italy ,in italy team manager and techinicians do not explain Nothing thanks and thanks

[@PowerRepublic]

ciao Tino, You are very welcome! Thanks for tuning in, hope it helps you guys out so we can all go racing !!!!

[@gerardledantec2747]

Dommage que ce soit pas en français

[@PowerRepublic]

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