Q&A: Answering Your Karting Questions December 2020 - POWER REPUBLIC

[@PC-nz3zs]

Love the channel. Started out karting in senior rotax in the spring and bought a pre evo alonso kart, thanks to watching hrs of Des's videos I've basicly rebuilt my kart, from new braking system, carb adjustment, sticker kit installation, camber ect ect. Power Republic is by far the best channel on KZbin. Having so much fun in my rotax. Just had a rebuild and next is the evo upgrade kit so I can go even faster. Big thumbs up. Look forward to more content in 23. All the best Rob

[@PowerRepublic]

Hey Rob, thanks for tuning in and watching all our videos. Merry Christmas broski

[@ThePenout]

Agreed. The only channel that i have come across. So much info

[@jeffharrison2756]

Huge thanks to Des at Power Republic. My family and I traveled down from Proserpine for the holidays and thought we’d call in and say g’day. Well I’m so glade we did, he’s a absolute champion and all round top bloke. We’re new to carting so to get a chance to talk to Des was fantastic. Any questions we had Des was more then happy to help. He hooked us up with some tools and the right parts for our cart, he even gave us the time and showed us around he’s work shop. We also had a chance to have a look at some merchandise and brought a couple of t-shirts which look awesome. So if anyone is looking to get into carting I highly recommend the Power Republic KZbin channel as it’s made karting so much easier for us to get into with the limited information out there. Thanks again Des

[@PowerRepublic]

Yeah Jeff, thanks heaps for the review and positive feedback, glad we could help!

[@christianbuczko1481]

I want to see pics of that twin rotax powered kart. It sounds awesome.

[@PowerRepublic]

I'll hit ol Pete up for ya

[@rileyvandenbroek9999]

Super stuff guys! Can’t wait to try all these things out!👍🏻

[@PowerRepublic]

👍

[@Brian-qg6kd]

Thanks for answering my questions !! Keep up the good work !!

[@PowerRepublic]

👍

[@ryancameron237]

Been watching a few of your videos all very helpful. Starting kz2 next year over the pond in Scotland. Cheers and merry Christmas

[@PowerRepublic]

Merry Christmas Ryan. Let me know how you go next year with the KZ. Incredible machines.

[@Svendip]

To remember the difference between Caster and Camber: You buy Castor Sugar at the supermarket where shopping trolleys have heaps of Caster.

[@PowerRepublic]

Merry Christmas Svend

[@Icarusflyingclub]

Awesome content from the house of power! Cheers mate

[@PowerRepublic]

thanks for the good vibes my friend. Merry Christmas

[@tonyzambos3138]

Enjoyed you videos. Have a happy and successful new year.

[@PowerRepublic]

Thanks Tony, Merry Christmas

[@DamianH88]

Massive fan of this channel, I bought my first kart this year 401S Rotax Evo. I’ve watched HOURS of your videos to learn everything from tyre fitting, to clutch fitting. I’m reasonably mechanical and wondering if you have a video, or know of a video guide somewhere, on how to strip down and rebuild my engine? I’ve done about 10 hours this year so guess it will be a rebuild soon. Can you help at all? Happy new year, your channel rocks, thank you.

[@PowerRepublic]

Hey Damian, thanks for the positive vibes. we have a series on our website www.powerrepublic.com.au/collections/videos/products/race-winning-engines-the-rotax-edition-part-one-bottom-end Check it out and grab that if it helps.

[@DamianH88]

@@PowerRepublic that’s awesome. Thank you.

[@mattdean6891]

Hey Dez! Video idea: what is the best way to clean your kart after races? Chassis, bodywork, engine, and components. What chemicals to use and not to use? Thanks!

[@PowerRepublic]

Hey Matt. Best for kart and plastics is soapy water. Best for chain area is de greaser. Best for chain only is chain cleaner on a rag and drag the chain through.

[@joshuatownsend9412]

thanks for the awnser mate really appriciate the help

[@PowerRepublic]

No worries, thanks for watching and Merry Christmas

[@jordyschoenmakers]

Hey Derek, I have a question regarding TonyKart's brake disc. Which would you recommend? 180mm or the 206mm. Greetings Jordy

[@PowerRepublic]

180mm to clear the track for jumping kerbs or sliding off track while going for maximum Pole Positions !!!!

[@andrewzimmerofficial]

cold weather.... stiffen up the kart, but then put a softer axle in?

[@PowerRepublic]

Give it a go and see. Stiff kart, OTK soft axle. Works like a dream up here but like everything in karting, try it out and see what works for you. Merry Christmas and thanks for writing in 🙏

[@yortvw5005]

Great vid man!

[@PowerRepublic]

thanks mate, got any video ideas for next season?

[@abuckshort]

Total newbie running a 2020 Arrow AX5 Evo restricted in masters KNSW. Apart from seat time, what's the best way I can learn? I will be running by myself and will be relying on a Mychron 5S for data. Trying to grasp axles, hubs, spacing. What's the next best tool for me to buy: a wheel aligner? Great videos, lots of intel.

[@PowerRepublic]

Hey mate, just trial and error. we have a tutorial series you can buy from our website too that can short cut your learning

[@armandorangel8337]

Thanks for the answer. It make sense.

[@PowerRepublic]

anytime, thanks for tuning in every week to watch our shows

[@patricklampe2840]

Got a question: We found that both of the steering arms on my compkart are slightly bent. Not massively, but a couple of degrees out. We aren't really sure how much is affecting pace, though it has been a bit slower lately. Is there a way to change them without messing with the alignment of the camber/caster? We don't currently have a device to adjust it since we have only raced for a year and a half, and haven't invested in it. Thanks

[@PowerRepublic]

you could change one at a time and maybe use a tape measure on the inside of the the front wheels? also, maybe use some vice grip pliers so that the steering column doesn't move. Hope that helps and apologies for the slow reply

[@patricklampe2840]

@@PowerRepublic Not a problem at all, thank you for the help!

[@rickyhutchings2263]

Thanks great channel, can you explain in depths when you run extra long front and rear hubs and what they do 👍merry Christmas guys

[@PowerRepublic]

big is always better 😉 but seriously, bigger equals more bite. If you want more front, i.e in the wet go big. If you want more acceleration traction, go big on the rear. sounds simple, but try it and if you find it works for you too, then hit me with your results👍

[@rickyhutchings2263]

@@PowerRepublic thanks will do just need to buy some the otk ones are a bit pricey.

[@PowerRepublic]

@@rickyhutchings2263 yeah they are

[@eliedaou7713]

Great video thanks!

[@PowerRepublic]

Anytime, thanks for watching and have great end to 2020 and an excellent 2021

[@michaelvisagie9147]

HI Derek shout out from South-Africa, quick question what is the specify specs on the power valve on the older engine? i have the valve turned in all the way and about 13 clicks back out?

[@PowerRepublic]

Hey Mike, the older ones are good when fresh bellows and cleaned out, still anyones guess where to set them. basically it only closes below 7500rpm, which at our local track is only one corner, the rest are above 7500 so the valve is open and the click don't matter. how slow is your track?

[@michaelvisagie9147]

haven taken it on a track yet, trying to figure out the bogging problem on WOT, i see you set the float level on 23,5 mm for best overall performance. is it from the main jet tube just touching that small plate or do you have to press it all the way down? where the float jet closes completly?

[@sandhands600]

Are we able to buy the power republic sticker kits for the karts ?

[@PowerRepublic]

sure can, did you one for a Tony Kart M6 or M7?

[@LoydieMaster]

When you rebuild engines do you get them machined or do you just hone them?

[@PowerRepublic]

just re hone them mostly because there isn't enough piston sizes to bore and hone them

[@LoydieMaster]

Thanks for the answer!! Keep up the good work

[@leftleft5435]

Make a video of upgrading rotax engine from junior category to senior

[@PowerRepublic]

sure can

[@rayhemsley2114]

Gday mate im brand new to the sport and support you're channel I am either looking in the wrong place or just plain blind I have a pre evo rotax and am looking for a manual for it do you or anyone on here have a link to this manual thanks in advance

[@PowerRepublic]

www.rotax-kart.com/upload/files/5914.pdf

[@thomastawfik8465]

How do you drain gas lines on an IAME X30?

[@PowerRepublic]

Easy as, take the fuel line off the carby and blow air into the breather tube, that will add pressure to fuel and make it come out faster through the fuel pick up and fuel line

[@thomastawfik8465]

@@PowerRepublic I’m currently trying to take the line from the carb off but it seems stuck. I don’t want to force it. So what do I do

[@BLITZKRIEG1]

how many psi cold would I run MG YELLOWS? senior max Evo.

[@PowerRepublic]

10-11psi front and 8-10psi rear

[@pdubs9317]

Are rocket engines any good

[@PowerRepublic]

hell yeah they are good

[@pdubs9317]

Could you do a review on a Ricciardo Kart S8

[@PowerRepublic]

great idea P Dubs, merry christmas

[@MrPlio123]

Hollywood.... 👊💥👊💥👊💥

[@PowerRepublic]

😉