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VW Go-Kart Build
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Author:  MAS Racing [ Sun Apr 15, 2012 8:49 pm ]
Post subject:  VW Go-Kart Build
When my daughter was 2 1/2 I found this really cool fiberglass VW Go-Kart body in three pieces.
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File comment: Painted it a base of black with candy purple on top.
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I built a frame for it out of 4130 cromolly.
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Built and painted the rollcage and some parts for accent using light cromium yellow.
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File comment: Ticked my wife off curing some parts in her oven.
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I painted a bell moto 7 helmet to match the kart.
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Started putting all the parts on the rolling chassis.
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Finished with and without the body. Built a hoop bar in case it ever rolled.
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Author:  Asaszn [ Sun Apr 15, 2012 8:59 pm ]
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That is so great! Thanks for sharing! Any chance we could see a video of it running around?
Author:  (UT)Odyssey [ Sun Apr 15, 2012 9:07 pm ]
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That's awesome! Very well done.
Author:  MAS Racing [ Sun Apr 15, 2012 9:15 pm ]
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Last year before we got our Pilot my daughter wanted more power. The Engine that we had in it origionally was a stock 9hp Tecumseh (which is no longer in business). Because of the space with the body we did not have much more room to work with so we decided to go with a Honda GX 9hp Engine with lots of mods done to it. It should have about 15hp now. This was my daughters first 4 stroke Engine build.
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File comment: Mounted new Engine on the frame.
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File comment: New comet 40 series clutch.
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File comment: Rebuilt rear diff. and replaced axles.
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Author:  MAS Racing [ Sun Apr 15, 2012 9:22 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: VW Go-Kart Build
Mods to the new Engine.

Removed govener
Custom rod bearing
Larger cam
Chromo push rods
Stiffer valve springs
Roller rockers
Ported and milled head
Stainless steal valves
Larger carb
8 degree advanced timing
18 AMP alternator

Mods to the kart at the same time

Larger 40 series clutch
New 4140 cromoly axle halves
Rebuilt rear diff.
Galfer wave rotor and pads
New stearing wheel
Upgraded steering heim joints
Author:  MAS Racing [ Sun Apr 15, 2012 9:24 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: VW Go-Kart Build
Asaszn wrote:
That is so great! Thanks for sharing! Any chance we could see a video of it running around?

We only have video on VHS tapes that have not been converted to digital yet. With all of the Pilot stuff that we were doing this year we did not even end up taking this out since the build. :shock:
Author:  Asaszn [ Sun Apr 15, 2012 9:30 pm ]
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You're a good daddy. Your daughter will remember that time with you for a lifetime. I've got two daughters of my own. I wish I could bottle these days up and keep them forever, nice job. Please never sell that machine.
Author:  MAS Racing [ Sun Apr 15, 2012 9:33 pm ]
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Asaszn wrote:
You're a good daddy. Your daughter will remember that time with you for a lifetime. I've got two daughters of my own. I wish I could bottle these days up and keep them forever, nice job. Please never sell that machine.

Out of all the time and money I spent I would never sell this machine. My daughter has alot of things but she knows how to take care of them too.
Author:  bighead [ Sun Apr 15, 2012 10:44 pm ]
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Very nice kart. I really like the 40 series clutches. Bullet proof for the most part.

I also build karts. Here is a BSR I built.

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Author:  MAS Racing [ Sun Apr 15, 2012 11:51 pm ]
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I love that you used a Summit Racing barstool. I live 40 minutes away from the one in sparks NV and I shop there all the time.
Author:  bighead [ Mon Apr 16, 2012 12:04 am ]
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MAS Racing wrote:
I love that you used a Summit Racing barstool. I live 40 minutes away from the one in sparks NV and I shop there all the time.


Yah it was a theme I have not seen used yet. And Summit has lots of nick nack Summit parts I could use. I lived in Sparks for a few months years ago.

You got some nice parts on your kart. I like the diff.

You should join over at DIYgokarts. They would love to see your build.
Author:  rarerat [ Mon Apr 16, 2012 10:29 am ]
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That is so cool Mas, Great job!!
Author:  hoser [ Mon Apr 16, 2012 10:43 am ]
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That is so cool never seen a VW body that small great work.
Author:  Randman [ Mon Apr 16, 2012 11:39 am ]
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Well I'm glad to see you guys finally poster pictures of my favorite car.

Gentlemen, I have seen this thing in person and the pictures that Mike and the girls have posted do not do it justice.

He can't sell it because he is going to give it to me to add to my VW collection!





Yeah I wish!

Rand
Author:  MAS Racing [ Mon Apr 16, 2012 11:12 pm ]
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Thanks for all the kind words guys. I did go a little overkill on this thing. I like making things that are bullet proof. Even the pedels have a sealed needle bearng set up instead of a bronze bushing.
Author:  mozzy [ Tue Apr 17, 2012 1:05 am ]
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Video of it running?

Even from your phone would suffice.
Author:  MAS Racing [ Tue Apr 17, 2012 1:20 am ]
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When we take it out this sommer we will get video.
Author:  mozzy [ Tue Apr 17, 2012 12:39 pm ]
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ok thanks. :-)
Author:  MAS Racing [ Tue Apr 17, 2012 11:53 pm ]
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This is somthing else that I made that I used to sell. They were in lots of colors but this was my prototype using my signature color light chromium yellow. I actually sold one to a woman that was hot pink to match the rest of her custom painted quad. They were made out of 4130 chromoly and had 3 135w Piaa lights and fit all years Yamaha Banshee's. When you purched it you would send me your good core stator and I would get the stator rewound for the output needed. We used to do a lot of riding in Baja and it was almost like riding in daylight at night.
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Author:  bighead [ Wed Apr 18, 2012 1:31 am ]
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Those are sick.
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