Optimising Aero
Rob Oakman takes a look at kart aerodynamics and multiple ways to reduce drag that could lead to improved lap time.
Tech
NEW MyChron6
At MyChron, 30 years of evolution has produced this – the remarkable MYCHRON6.
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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.
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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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…
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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?
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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!
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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…
Anti-Slip Axle Keys
DPE has released a handy new product: anti-slip axle keys that prevent the rear hubs from moving in.
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!