Retro DAP Rebuild
Here’s the next part in Power Republic’s DAP/Rotax rotary valve restoration project!
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Q&A: Tips & Info
Derek answers a range of karting tech questions in this latest video from Power Republic.
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IAME Reeds
In Australia, we’re able to switch out the original IAME reed petals for ones made of carbon fibre. Derek at Power Republic tells why and how in his latest video,
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How To: Castor/Camber Kit Fitment
Dezzy’s back! The first Power Republic video for 2026 shows how to install the KartShop Castor Kit to allow custom front-end setups.
Slicks In The Wet
Watch and learn. Here’s an on-board video that demonstrates the essentials of driving a kart on slicks in the wet
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DAP Resto: Rolling Chassis
This episode sees a new DAP-replica seat installed, fuel tank fitted, wheels/tyres/rear bar etc plus Dezzy’s much sought-after MOMO steering wheel!
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DAP Resto – Part 5
Disaster struck Derek’s DAP restoration when the planned rear-end replacement didn’t fit!
Dezzy’s Comeback!
Derek Jones of Power Republic fame had his first race at the Ipswich Kart Club in 10 years. Was it successful or was it a disaster?
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Parolin Alignment
In this video, Derek from Power Republic is talking about the caster/camber adjustment system on the Parolin chassis (that’s also found on the KR/WPK/FA/DAP-family of karts) and demonstrating how to adjust it.
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Advanced Driving Course for Juniors
ATTENTION JUNIOR KARTERS- there will be a Junior Driver Advanced Driving and Advanced Vehicle Dynamics course at Sandown Raceway during the Term 2-3 Victorian school holidays. But there are limited spots in the program.
Build Your Own Kart
Alan Dove is back working on a project he started three years ago – to build his own kart chassis from scratch. This video includes some practice bending, notching and welding chassis tube.
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Kart Republic WPK Brake Rebuild
This week, Derek at Power Republic is rebuilding the brake system on a Kart Republic WPK chassis – master cylinder and calliper plus new pads and fluid.
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DAP Restoration – Part 4
Video – The chassis has been powder coated, the chrome parts have been re-chromed and the new floor tray looks sweet! Re-assembly begins…
Advanced Junior Driver Course
An advanced driver training program for kids between 12 and 16 years of age will be run at Sandown Raceway in Melbourne in the New Year. Great for race and road skills!
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DAP/Rotax Resto – Part 3
The Power Republic DAP restoration continues with this part 3 video, rebuilding the 100cc rotary valve Rotax engine!
DAP Resto – The Rotax Engine
Episode 2 of the Power Republic DAP kart restoration is the tear-down of the 100cc Rotax rotary valve engine. Take a look at what Derek finds inside!
Video: Restoring a Vintage DAP
Here’s part 1 of Power Republic’s new video series, restoring a “barn find” DAP kart!
Training Day with A World Champion
Former World and European Champion Marijn Kremers will be running a training day at Ipswich next week, imparting his expertise on driving KZ2 karts.
Video: Problem Solving On The Run
Derek from Power Republic is back on track and problem solving on the run as he shows a newcomer how to get the most from a series of practice sessions.
Dezzie Goes Superkarting
Power Republic’s latest video is a bit different to previous episodes. Dezzie got himself a second-hand gearbox kart, cleaned it up, prepped it for road racing, then headed out to Queensland Raceway.
Video: Karting Q&A
Here’s a big Q&A session with Derek at Power Republic. It covers a wide range of questions, from driving to maintenance to tuning!
Plumbing The Radiator
Here’s the low-down and handy tips on fitting all the bits that go between the engine and the radiator on a water-cooled engine, in this case an IAME X30.
Tech: Operating The Mini ROK Without Fuel Return
With the recent KA re-homologation of the Vortex Mini ROK engine stipulating the carburettor cannot have a fuel return line fitted (as per the international Mini ROK regulations), some parents will need to make some adjustments to their Cadet driver’s engine.
How To: IAME Radiator Installation
In this video, Dez is talking X30 radiator installation – what comes in the kit from IAME, tips on fitting it to the chassis plus what he uses from New Line to upgrade the support bracket.
Superkart Test: Terrifying!
Video: “What you get if you put a Formula 1 car in the washing machine but keep all the scary bits”!