Q&A: Tips & Info
Derek answers a range of karting tech questions in this latest video from Power Republic.
Tech
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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New Products
Derek at Power Republic introduces some new light-weight karting products from Triple K Racing in Japan – such as sprockets that do not need retaining bolts.
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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.
IAME Homologation Update
Karting NSW has updated the Technical Specification Documents for IAME 100 Reedjet and IAME X30 engines.
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Aero Deflection
KR’s unique Nassau Panel channels air into and through the panel, exiting out and around the driver to reduce drag.
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New Fuel Pump for Rotax MAX
A new fuel pump with a higher flow rate has been approved for use by Karting Australia in the Senior MAX and DD2 Rotax categories.
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Optimising Aero
Rob Oakman takes a look at kart aerodynamics and multiple ways to reduce drag that could lead to improved lap time.
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Video Review: Arrow X7
With a “Special Edition” Arrow X7 in stock at Power Republic, Derek and the team fired up the video camera for a look around the kart and the features of …
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Push Bars for ROK DVS
Push bars to help push start ROK DVS competitors in New Zealand have been approved by Kartsport New Zealand.
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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!
Axle Bashers
DPE Kart Superstore has confirmed all three sizes of its new-style Kartech branded Axle Bashers are now available.
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Tyre Coolers
An innovative new product was on public display at the SKUSA Super Nationals across the weekend – finned wheel inserts to control tyre temperature.
Twin-Carby Rotax
Two carburettors on a Rotax engine – but not the 125MAX they’re running at the World Finals…
Front Bar Tuning
Did you know that Arrow have 4 different torsion bars to tune the stiffness across the front of the kart and offer different amounts of steer and front end grip?
KNSW Title Tech Issue Resolved
After withholding some results from its “NSW State Sprint Title 2” meeting last week, Karting NSW has issued a statement confirming there were no technical infringements and placings are as they crossed the line.
DAP Resto – Part 5
Disaster struck Derek’s DAP restoration when the planned rear-end replacement didn’t fit!
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.
Rotax Update
Karting Australia has updated the Homologation Papers for the range of Rotax engines used in Australia.
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)…
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.
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.