HOW TO: Go Kart Seats Explained - POWER REPUBLIC

[@lbny321]

hi mate, is there a video where you have explained weights/lead the most effective place to put them ect

[@PowerRepublic]

N o t yet but I guess I could do that for you

[@lbny321]

Power Republic okay thank you

[@PowerRepublic]

@@lbny321 👍

[@jakepowers2603]

That would be super helpful

[@CX291]

Love your videos. Thank you for all the effort you put into making them and the good info you provide! I'm 178 cm tall and 61 kg with all my race gear. I have two Tony Karts, one with an IAME X30 S125 and Komet K2M tyres, the other with a ROTAX MAX EVO and Vega XH3 or XH4 tyres. I'm racing the UAE, so outside temperatures are typically between 30C-40C during the race season. What seat would you suggest under these circumstances?

[@Bratmouse1]

Awesome Videos! You should do a shop tour and on race day pit tour! Keep them coming!

[@PowerRepublic]

Sure can, you can see our work shop in most our Instagram and FB posts if you are following on those platforms

[@JTurrisi11]

Hi mate, I’m running in TAG Light on maxxis sports (Harder tyre) What seat would you recommend?

[@PowerRepublic]

hey JT, most likely the Tillett T11 T

[@ryanmoyer4812]

When you're referencing seat pads, are those a substitute for a rib protector or a supplement? Also, any information on seat position and it's relation to front/rear grip characteristics would be a fantastic video! Love the channel and the help it provides as someone relatively new to karting!

[@PowerRepublic]

yeah they are in addition too, good for a final firm fit to the seat if the drivers ribs are a little loose. thanks for the suggestion and also the good vibes 👍

[@carlbouchard288]

Would be nice to make a video on optimizing the choice of seat by measurements. Jecko for example are mentioning seat sizes specs at ribs,hips and legs. How should pilot measures be taken and does an additional gap should be kept in mind? Thanks!

[@PowerRepublic]

Hey Carl, thanks heaps for the suggestion.

[@johanvarland8177]

Another great video! Could you make a "Part II" about seat positioning and adjustment? I have noticed that many fast drivers have their seat in a very "reclined" position. Why? Does that make them faster? Would it make a beginner/weekend-racer faster too? What about kids? We are all more or less beginners in our family (wife and 5yo starting now, while me and 9yo started two years ago) and struggle with seat fitment and positioning.

[@PowerRepublic]

thanks broski for the positive vibes. I can tell you that fast drivers are fast because they have done a lot of karting. Similar to Michael Jordan shooting a lot of basketballs. We position our seats with the flat bottom parallel to the chassis rails (just like our seat fitting videos). kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmLGiaqsm7hkZq8 then you can move them forwards or backwards of the centre chassis cross rail depending on your drivers height and weight. No magic tricks, just go to the track more than everyone else and you will become the best version of yourself. Hope that helps

[@abuckshort]

Question; I like the look of the Jecko to stop my legs flopping around but will it change (improve) the kart? Arrow X5 with rotax and 183Kg on the track, first year karting so nil experience to call on. Love the vids, down to earth, full of intel and funny too.

[@PowerRepublic]

I haven’t used one myself in an X5. The improvements will come from you going to the track more and testing things, rather than the things themselves IMO. If you like the look, have the budget, then get one, they are good seats. But not if you are so tall or long legged that your legs don’t hit the sides of the seat.

[@Eastendhunter9]

great video! Derek could you do a video how to install a new chain .. how do you determine the length ? Because i gotta take both motor clamps off and tilt the motor backwards to get the chain off..lol any info would be great..thanks

[@PowerRepublic]

well, a chain measuring tool is what we use but you have to remove the chain first. otherwise mark on link with a paint pen and start counting, remembering to double the final number i.e a 54 link chain is actually a 108

[@Jordster360]

Excellent video- mostly confirmed the direction I was heading, but I have not been able to try the Ribtect seat anywhere over here in the USA/Texas. I just can't justify buying without trying. At 6'4"/215 lbs, I really need something that holds my body in place. I picked up a birelART AM29 w/ lo206 and the stock freeline seat killed my ribs from flopping around.

[@PowerRepublic]

yeah the standard seats are for us standard drivers 5'10 160lbs

[@RageAgainstBiden]

I just bought my first go kart today and was wondering what seat to get that would fit me my waist is around 31cm

[@PowerRepublic]

Size 2 OTK or a 31cm seat

[@pearsonmarine5565]

Great video Des, just one error to mention. Carbon fiber is NOT super strong , carbon cloth is weaker than fiberglass cloth. Carbon cloth is good for making parts light, but it is definately 100% NOT stronger than fiberglass cloth of the same weight

[@PowerRepublic]

Thanks for the info!

[@YZF648]

Great video as usual ! I am curious, when you say that the Tillett T11VG seat is the ticket for OTK drivers in Rotax etc. Which tyre are they typically running. With the new Mojo D5 there is lots of grip and less need for the soft seat. Maybe on D2's or on a slippery track the soft seat would be required? Cheers!

[@PowerRepublic]

That is correct

[@YZF648]

@@PowerRepublic So which categories are running the Mojo D2 or similar compounds in Australia? We run D2 for Rotax Junior and D5's for Senior.

[@PowerRepublic]

@@YZF648 D3 for seniors, D5 for DD2 and C series for the mini max;s

[@mikekorn6968]

Very EXCELLENT. Who make the seat padding? Who sells it? Thank you

[@PowerRepublic]

www.righettiridolfi.com/en/product/search/seats/accessories-3/padding-for-seat

[@johnd4842]

can you be specific about the expected changes when going stiffer or softer with a seat? less jacking on turn-in and better traction out? etc. thanks

[@jorehaast9887]

You're growing a lot mate, great stuff

[@PowerRepublic]

Yeah it’s been going off, so we are stoked and thanking you for following along

[@jorehaast9887]

@@PowerRepublic its a pleasure, following you since summer 2019 :)

[@PowerRepublic]

@@jorehaast9887 OG

[@julieli6313]

I am happen to be only slightly taller than Yuki Tsunoda, it's crucial to find a perfect go kart seat especially when we talk about x30 level karts.😆

[@PowerRepublic]

;) awesome, thanks for tuning in and sharing the Vids !

[@KazPeRinzky]

could you put Velcro in between the seat and the padding, making cutouts on the velcro to access the seat screws, and that way you can peel and replace the padding as well as access the screws whenever?

[@PowerRepublic]

Sure can bro. Just stick the Velcro onto to seat and you are good to go.

[@KazPeRinzky]

@@PowerRepublic siiick, cheers! Loving the videos. Just got a tony kart tkm extreme DD, my fist kart actually and quite fun to tinker around and understand and finetune it to my style 👌 PR videos helping a lot 💪

[@bonac8]

Where/when would you use an IMAF adult sized seat? Which karts do these suit and are they a stiff or soft design? Thanks!

[@PowerRepublic]

They have both hard or soft. Get one of each and use them both at your local track. For us, hard seat in cold slippery conditions mostly, and soft seats when it is hot and grippy. Could be different for you and your tyres so try them both IMO. Jecko suit all karts, same for OTK seat or Tillett, mostly user preferences not silver bullets.

[@scooterh2677]

where would I buy a ribtech seat in Oz

[@PowerRepublic]

send us an DM or email and we can sort you out

[@ronnygonzabay233]

What about size?? They have S M L? How do you know what size you are??

[@PowerRepublic]

smallest is size 1 (approx 31cm) and biggest 4 (approx 34cm)

[@TEKNOTRONIC954]

What do you think about the Tillett T8 fully covered seat?

[@PowerRepublic]

Love those seats, but they are a little stiff.

[@TEKNOTRONIC954]

@@PowerRepublic I'm 41 y/o 1.85m tall 96 kg and installing one in my Exprit Noesis. The OTK seat has been killing my ribs and back. Do you have any suggestions to compensate for the stiffness ? I appreciate you sharing your expertise with all these videos you rock!

[@PowerRepublic]

@@TEKNOTRONIC954 mmmm not sure on the compensation, other than try the TllVG machine made in a 36cm and maybe just pad it out with the seat foam. that way the seat with the padding will be comfortable and the chassis will still perform like a dream.

[@joaovitorino662]

Any way to reduce vibrations? Every time im on a x30 i feel like im having a prostate exam xD

[@PowerRepublic]

hahahaha maybe just use some sticky back foam

[@joaovitorino662]

I'm low key just making sure I'm not the only one who goes "oh shit that feels weird" the first main straight pass 😅​@@PowerRepublic

[@chacale-7909]

ifind all the vidios are so helpfull.so well explaned .totaly hooked keep up the good work lads .happy new year

[@PowerRepublic]

HNY my friend 😊

[@martywolf1819]

I know you made videos on placing the seat but I'm heavy 250lbs I like to sit up and be on the wheel other guys lay way back I can't drive laying down for 250lbs does it matter if I sit up or lay back I figure I'm so fat I'm getting traction no matter what

[@pauloagurto7154]

Hi for a tall driver (180cm) what is better seat OTK hard, or softer tilled v11g or jecko

[@PowerRepublic]

Hey Paulo, what tyres are you racing on and is it in hot sticky conditions?

[@pauloagurto7154]

@@PowerRepublic mg reds ka100 the track is a parking lot so has no grip all the time but in the race weekend the grip is different.. the track is in Miami.. so is hot al the time.. around 35 to 50C

[@madpearTube]

What rigidity would you recommend for a mini? (IAME 60, Kart Republic or OTK)

[@PowerRepublic]

What sort of racing are you doing and what is the ambient temperature ?

[@madpearTube]

@@PowerRepublic IAME Series Benelux: +/- 11 laps races - 1 quali, 2 heats and 1 final with the same set of tires (Komet Medium) in Belgium, from 10 to 35° Celcius

[@PowerRepublic]

@@madpearTube Tillett T11VG soft seat is hard to beat at the big events

[@bigash_n54]

For heavy driver what type of seat do i want soft or hard ? I drive a rotax tony kart

[@PowerRepublic]

heavy drivers use a softer seat here locally. saying that most guys use a Tillett T11VG with MXC wheels all year round, big or small drivers.

[@nathanhawey455]

like your videos!

[@PowerRepublic]

Thanks!

[@BLITZKRIEG1]

go to a surfboard manufacturer and get a custom made one.

[@DemopVWgarage]

yep that would be me (lol)

[@christianbuczko1481]

I customized mine myself. Its not too difficult, but did cost about £100 in padding and cover, and i had a spare carbon fibre CRG seat to use as the seat itself.

[@PowerRepublic]

Fully custom

[@ddk4664]

Tillet custom make them but im from UK so might only be available here

[@PowerRepublic]

@@ddk4664 yeah maybe

[@DemopVWgarage]

nice throw Amy ;)

[@PowerRepublic]

😂

[@BK-it6te]

Excellent

[@BK-it6te]

👍

[@christianbuczko1481]

Seat comfort was my 1st priority. Mine has 2 inches of memory foam in the seat base, pressure relieving gel surface for that, the sides and back has stiff kart seat foam and its all covered in black PU leather with green stitching. I also remounted the ecu and water pipe behind the seat so i didnt need to have unnecassary bolt heads by using abit of glass fibre to mount bendable brackets onto the rear. Bolt heads for the side mounts are recessed completly into the pads and i cannot feel them at all. Its tight to fit in, and i pop into it when getting in with no room for body movement at all. Once in, its more comfortable than an arm chair. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6ubeoJ5pallgLs. I also mounted it on rubbers underneath the base to the frame mounts, to reduce vibrations being transmitted into the seat instead of the old solid mounts. It weighs a few pounds more than a normal seat, but that shouldnt be a problem as id probably need an extra 20kg adding to make it race legal weight as is, so id prefer to be comfortable than carry lead which does nothing to add to the driving experience.

[@PowerRepublic]

Hey Chris, sounds like a lounge chair for sure.