Racer Guy explains Kart Scaling Basics

[@dennis8445]

Helping each other out is what will make the sport strong and make it last a long time. I'm just getting started for the fun of it. Having a good kart that's set up correctly makes better racing for everyone. Less cautions means more racing.

[@racerguy9483]

I agree! The more people having fun and enjoying racing, the better it is for everyone involved.

[@sprintcardriver8]

I have used those same pro-form scales read the instructions it has a cross left and rear setting that calculates it for you

[@racerguy9483]

We have two sets and I still can't find anywhere on the menu for the option. And I don't have the instructions hahaha. It gives me the percents, I just have to add them up. Thanks though!

[@johnbuffinton7324]

Tip: zip tie the brake pedal so you can get in and out without help

[@racerguy9483]

Great tip for sure!

[@scotttrusty]

Game changer! 🤘🏿

[@joshuasaunders5115]

Hold the function (fn) button and tap the Tare button to switch the screens on those scales. The fn button will turn the weight to kg so remember to switch it back. It will do the rear percent, cross and sides on different screens though. Thanks for the vid.

[@racerguy9483]

Awesome, I will definitely give that a try.

[@mymaclife4288]

Great video man! I’m trying to get solid tips and advice like this for my channel as well. Good job.

[@racerguy9483]

Thank you! It's not easy but I try and make videos when I can.

[@mymaclife4288]

@@racerguy9483 Yessir I understand that!

[@mymaclife4288]

@@racerguy9483 If you have a minute, check out my channel. I’m new into kart racing and I’ve been doing some Q&A Interviews and getting great feedback. Would you be interested?

[@randyhogan472]

Can you do a video explaining what moving each tire does and how to fix a push and thing like that

[@racerguy9483]

Yes, I have had a couple request for a video like that. I have been struggling getting my new outlaw kart to the track and haven't had the time. But I will try in the next couple of weeks to get one out for sure.

[@troycunningham5262]

We mount all of our lead to the seat.

[@racerguy9483]

A lot of people do. I always mount lead where I can to get the kart to do what it needs, wherever that might be.

[@majorgeneral5935]

Classic junior kid problem…. Brakes where are the brakes!! 😂😂😂 I seen more than 1 corner flag man waving a yellow have to do a vertical jump to keep from losing his ankles. My favorite view of the beginners is straight from the back, helmet and knuckles on steering wheel is all you see.

[@racerguy9483]

Well you know, we all have to start with the basics hahaha!

[@shorttrackthing6919]

100/10

[@shorttrackthing6919]

Wait you cant move the seat back? My mac life is able to adjust his seat on his oval track go kart from phantom racing chassis

[@racerguy9483]

Not on any of ours. We bolt ours down and just move ballast.

[@masonblank7274]

Could you do a outlaw / winged kart please

[@racerguy9483]

Yeah I might be able to do that. The process is the same, its just the percentages are different. I really liked 54% cross on mine, and as much left percentage as I could get. My engine was so heavy I struggled getting LS weight up.It was usually 49%, but I would have loved 52%-53%. Rear percentage you can balance out with your wing slider. I would run 53%-54% Rear. But I liked to get my wing centered so I had adjustment. That wing is very important to dialing the kart in.

[@shorttrackthing6919]

How much did that scale cost id love to get one

[@racerguy9483]

I believe they are $750.00 ish. A pretty good value.

[@shorttrackthing6919]

@@racerguy9483 what brand

[@racerguy9483]

@@shorttrackthing6919 They are Proform 67650 and $760.00 for the set. They work great for me. I use them on my modified too.

[@shorttrackthing6919]

@@racerguy9483 thank you because at first i was gonna buy the i think it was intercomp or longcare EZ scale scales for oval go karts and quarter midgets and it wouldve cost me 1,045 dollars so thank you very much for helping me save lots of money

[@markgonzalez4070]

Do you know where I can find plans for a kart like that? Trying to build my own. Thanks

[@racerguy9483]

I don't know any place that has build specs to build your own. But you could always look at a kart you like or "copy" one, and just tweak it to what you like. Honestly most people who start building their own chassis, build their jig off an existing chassis. But you didn't hear that from me haha!

[@markgonzalez4070]

Appreciate you getting back to me! And thanks for the advice.

[@masonblank7274]

@@racerguy9483 we build most of our go karts by hand we use a existing chassis with modifications and we have a seat slider built into the chassis

[@racerguy9483]

@@masonblank7274 Yeah if you have the tools to do it, it's the way to go. That way you are in control of what you are racing.

[@brandonoliver776]

thank you ! my daughter and i are just getting into this and this totally helps

[@jaxsonrexing5911]

Most normal scales give you all the numbers without having to calculating it.

[@racerguy9483]

Well I'm glad you are racing together and you find some of this helpful.

[@braydenlightfoot5310]

I noticed you looked familiar and when i saw the track i knew who you was. If we can get in touch I've got a Kart similar to this one that i know absolutely nothing about. Would you be willing to help me out?

[@racerguy9483]

Sure, I'm more than happy to give you any info I have on it. Just let me know!

[@braydenlightfoot5310]

@@racerguy9483 so the only knoweldge i have on is that it is a margay kart. It was gave to me from my cousin Jared Monger. I'm stepping into the race seen pretty green not knowing anything. It has a alchool open class motor on it with a centriptial clutch. What do I need for predator class other than the motor?

[@racerguy9483]

@@braydenlightfoot5310 If you are on facebook PM me there @ Racer Guy and I will help with what I know anyways.

[@zacfranklin8934]

You also need to change his seat it is too high it needs to be lower at least a little bit lower than his shoulders

[@racerguy9483]

You are right! I do need to look at that. I'm looking at everything else and never noticed that. That seat is way too big for him. Thank you Zac!

[@markgilbertson4917]

How do you level the scales?

[@racerguy9483]

On karts we use a a long level since the wheelbase is so short. On my modified I use a laser to shoot across the top of the scales. And they also make a water level you can use to level them.

[@markgilbertson4917]

Isn't it important to have the front wheel weights balanced somewhat

[@racerguy9483]

I guess you are talking about trying keep the LF and RF weights close to the same? I don't, but I'm old school stock car guy. I just look at cross, left, and rear. Or even just LR bite. That usually tells me where everything else is on the car. For me as long as I have consistency and I know how each change is going to effect the car I'm good. But everyone has there own of looking at things for sure. If you find something that you like and is working, I would keep it until it doesn't.

[@danielfischer6820]

I hate to be rude but I wood of just got scales that did all that work for you .

[@racerguy9483]

It definitely would be easier!

[@bkh5746]

Poor little guy cant see shit thru that visor.move that visor he pick up 2 tenths.

[@racerguy9483]

Hahaha, luckily that is just a helmet we had in the shop. He didn't have his race helmet with him. But you are right, there's nothing worse than not being able to see through a visor while on the track.