Tech

Karting News Briefs

Tuesday 30th April, 2024

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

Wednesday 24th April, 2024

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

Tuesday 12th March, 2024

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

Monday 5th February, 2024

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

Friday 15th December, 2023

DPE has released a handy new product: anti-slip axle keys that prevent the rear hubs from moving in.

DAP/Rotax Resto – Part 3

Tuesday 5th December, 2023

The Power Republic DAP restoration continues with this part 3 video, rebuilding the 100cc rotary valve Rotax engine!

DAP Resto – The Rotax Engine

Tuesday 7th November, 2023

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

Wednesday 1st November, 2023

Here’s part 1 of Power Republic’s new video series, restoring a “barn find” DAP kart!

Track Test: Arrow X6.2

Tuesday 12th September, 2023

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

Tuesday 22nd August, 2023

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?

Sunday 20th August, 2023

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

Tuesday 25th July, 2023

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

Thursday 20th July, 2023

Don’t get DQ’d due to the rear bumper coming adrift – install a Bumper Keeper Kit!

Mini ROK Updates for KNSW Competitors

Friday 23rd June, 2023Friday 23rd June, 2023

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

Tuesday 20th June, 2023

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

Sunday 28th May, 2023

Did you know that DPE Kart Superstore offers a chassis straightening and repair service for ALL brands of race kart?

DAP Track Test & Review

Thursday 4th May, 2023Thursday 4th May, 2023

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

Tuesday 18th April, 2023

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

Monday 3rd April, 2023

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

Thursday 23rd March, 2023

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.