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.
Tech
Mini ROK Re-Homologation
A number of regulation changes have been applied to the Cadet classes using the Vortex Mini ROK engine, several of which will be enforced this weekend.
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Tech: X30 & KA100 Coils
There have been occasions where the coils have burned out on KA100 and X30 engines. It seems an unsteady earth connection is the problem and this should be checked as part of regular kart maintenance.
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Video: Engine Mounts
What are the different types of engine mount and which is best for you and your karting situation?
How-To: Reclaim Horsepower
Video – Power Republic’s Derek Jones shows three ways to clean the exhaust on your kart, a process that can regain lost horsepower!
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Engine Warmers
Tyre blankets are not allowed, but several teams were spotted using engine blankets at the WSK Champions Cup event in Italy recently.
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News Briefs
Latest industry movements, Mr Rescue video, OK-N postponed, driver signings, Aussies in the ice, plus more!
IAME Homologation Updates
Karting Australia has updated the IAME KA100 and IAME X30 Homologation Papers.
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Bang In A Brisk!
Brisk Spark Plugs Australia have years of karting industry experience and can help you select the right spark plug for your kart engine. Choose from…
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2023 KA Rule Book
Here’s some light reading for the off season – the 2023 Karting Australia Manual that was made available today.
KA100 Restrictors Now Available
IAME Engines Australian importer Remo Racing has confirmed that the new 22mm Exhaust Restrictor to be used in the IAME KA100 engine for the KA3 Junior Classes is now available.
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Karting Questions Answered
It’s Q & A Time! Here’s a new video from Power Republic answering a bunch of karters’ questions; “What should I do?” – from classes and coolant to torsion bars, pipe cleaning and a whole lot more.
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Unpacking The RoK Shifter
This latest video from Power Republic is an unboxing and look inside Vortex’s 6-speed RoK Shifter engine.
The Fast Seat Adjusters
Seat position is one of the key factors that impacts kart handling because it has a huge effect on the balance of the kart. The “Fast Adjusters” featured in this video make moving the seat a whole lot easier!
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Video: Kart Review, Arrow X6.1
Take a run around a brand new Arrow X6.1 chassis and see some of the special features and options that make this such a successful Australian-made race kart,
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KA Junior Classes Merge
Karting Australia has today announced a restructure of its junior classes that use the IAME KA100 engine. For next year, the KA3 and KA4 classes will essentially merge into a new-look KA”3.5″ class using a new 22mm exhaust restrictor.
Fitting a KA100 To A Kart
In this tech video, Derek and the team at Power Republic show how easy it is to fit an IAME KA100 engine to a new Tony Kart chassis, ready to hit the race track!
NEW PRODUCT: Stopper Plate for Hub Spacers
A lot of karters use axle spacers to prevent the rear wheels from sliding inwards on the rear axle. But that’s not possible with some of the modern karts – until now with these new Stopper Plates!
New Version Chain Guard Hack
Power Republic has released ‘version 3.0’ of its PowerLoc chain guard hack. This video shows how the device fits a kart and includes a 20% discount code.
How To: Change Brake Seals
In this new how-to tech video, Derek at Power Republic shows how to swap out the seals of a Tony Kart EVS master cylinder to repair the brakes – including a handy little trick with a 3D-printed tool.
OK-N Breaks Cover
OK-N engines from TM, Vortex, IAME and Modena hit the track for an official ‘demo run’ at the final round of the European OK/OK-J Championship last week.
More Info On OK-N
Vortex, IAME, TM and Modena are all on board with the CIK-FIA’s new OK-N “National” class. In fact, their engines were on track in Italy on the weekend.
How-To: Fix Leaking Rims
If you’ve got a leaky rim, it does not necessarily mean you have to fork out cash for a brand new (and, most likely, rather expensive!) wheel.
Survival Series: Damaged King-Pin Replacement
This week’s Power Republic tech video is a new clip for the “Race Day Survival Series“, showing how to replace a bent kingpin. If you’ve got access to a battery …
Video: Replacing Crankshaft Seals
Leaky crankshaft seals will rob performance in a two-stroke engine. In this video by Power Republic, Derek shows how to replace the seals on an IAME kart racing engine without …