DAP Resto – Part 5
Disaster struck Derek’s DAP restoration when the planned rear-end replacement didn’t fit!
Tech
More Grunt From New Rotax?
With the new Rotax cylinders now in the country, Derek at Power Republic decided to throw a Senior MAX-spec barrel on the dyno to see what numbers it pulled – and then compared it against the previous Rotax cylinder, plus the IAME X30.
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Rotax Update
Karting Australia has updated the Homologation Papers for the range of Rotax engines used in Australia.
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Fine Tune BOTH Ends
Various length and design of front and rear wheel hub can be used to tune the handling of a kart by changing stiffness and width at either end of the machine.
Tillett Talk
Tillett Racing Seats CEO and founder Steve Tillett explains kart seats – the history of kart seats and the different rigidities the company produces today (3 videos)…
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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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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.
Karting News Briefs
Club news, Driver news, RIPs, Event news, Industry news – words, photos and videos… click through to see what’s been happening.
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TaG Restricted Dyno Test
This week the Power Republic dyno has been busy evaluating 125cc engines in TaG Restricted configuration, specifically the Vortex Rok GP against the IAME X30.
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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.
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…
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Anti-Slip Axle Keys
DPE has released a handy new product: anti-slip axle keys that prevent the rear hubs from moving in.
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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!
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Video: Restoring a Vintage DAP
Here’s part 1 of Power Republic’s new video series, restoring a “barn find” DAP kart!
Track Test: Arrow X6.2
Like the look of the new Arrow? Leigh Cocker at Vital Karting puts the Arrow X6.2 chassis through its paces with a track test at Bolivar.
Twist Sprockets
These premium twist sprockets are made to save time, effort and frustration when changing gearing on karts with inboard drive engines – no more removing axles or cut two-piece sprockets!
Karting’s First Owner Manual?
Is this the first owner’s manual in karting? Back in 1988, Drew Price Engineering (DPE) released its most successful chassis to date, the iconic Demon X8.
Fast Adjusters for KR Karts
The latest version of Fast Adjusters is available to suit the Kart Republic range of senior chassis, ie Kart Republic, FA Alonso, Will Power and DAP.
Rear Bar Retainer
Don’t get DQ’d due to the rear bumper coming adrift – install a Bumper Keeper Kit!
Mini ROK Updates for KNSW Competitors
Karting NSW has made changes to the technical regulations for the Vortex Mini ROK engine, including the rollback of the mandated spark plug rule and an increase of the maximum restrictor size.
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.
All-Brand Chassis Repairs
Did you know that DPE Kart Superstore offers a chassis straightening and repair service for ALL brands of race kart?
DAP Track Test & Review
VIDEO – Kart Republic recently revived the DAP name and now there’s a bunch of them racing in Australia. To see how fast they are, Leigh Cocker did a track test and review for his Vital Karting channel.
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!