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| last337 |
 Apr 14 2013, 08:34 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 421 Joined: 4-December 12 From: New Orleans Member No.: 15,221 Region Association: None  |
Hey everyone. I was wondering if anyone here was into shifter karts. I am really interested in getting into them but I was looking for a good site where I could start learning about them and possibly some classifieds for used karts.
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| carr914 |
Apr 14 2013, 10:25 AM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 124,877 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States  |
I can ask my friend who works at a Karting Track. I drive his Shifter every once in a while
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| jd74914 |
Apr 14 2013, 10:38 AM
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Its alive Group: Members Posts: 4,843 Joined: 16-February 04 From: CT Member No.: 1,659 Region Association: North East States |
A friend of mine bought a shifter cart without an engine off Craigslist. We ended up building a spare YZ-250 motor for it (big bore, higher compression, etc), converted to 520 chain and did the swap. With an estimated 50 hp or so the cart now flies. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
That said, I know nothing more about shifter carts than that little experience. They sure are fun to drive! |
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| andys |
Apr 14 2013, 10:53 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,165 Joined: 21-May 03 From: Valencia, CA Member No.: 721 Region Association: None 
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Google to find a Kart club local to you. Go to some races and ask a lot of questions. You'll learn a lot about your local Kart racing scene. Also, ekartingnews.com is a good resource. I ran shifters (roadrace) for 25 years, but retired 12 years ago. If you have no prior Karting experience, then a shifter will be a rude awakening; just take your time.
Andys |
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| jwc914 |
Apr 14 2013, 11:59 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 34 Joined: 16-August 11 From: san jose,ca Member No.: 13,447 Region Association: None |
When they advertise the shifter carts for sale, do they say "handles like a 914"?
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| BKLA |
Apr 14 2013, 01:16 PM
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Really old member Group: Members Posts: 1,253 Joined: 14-August 05 From: OR Member No.: 4,590 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(andys @ Apr 14 2013, 09:53 AM)  Google to find a Kart club local to you. Go to some races and ask a lot of questions. You'll learn a lot about your local Kart racing scene. Also, ekartingnews.com is a good resource. ... If you have no prior Karting experience, then a shifter will be a rude awakening; just take your time. Andys (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) see if someone has a 125 TAG kart you can try first. Once you have some seat time, then try a shifter. A 125 shifter on a sprint course is .... Ultra violent... to borrow the phase from a clockwork orange. |
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