[Kartbuilding] Go Kart weight question

[Stephen Burke]

Hi Kim,

I can only imagine how many different opinions and thoughts people have 
on the Internet about your question.

I think that putting 20 pounds around the drivers seat, and 10 under the 
steering column would be a good start.
As I mentioned, you would want to do a test run to make sure the kart 
handles ok.

Let us know how it goes.
Best of luck,
-steve


On Tue, 17 May 2011, Kim wrote:

> 
> Thank you so much.  I was on the internet and there are so many suggestions.  I have 30 lbs to add until he gains body
> weight.   What do you think about this.  Put 20 pounds around the drivers seat and 10 under the steering column? 
> 
>  
> 
> Kim Deans
> 
> 6603 Collins Bay
> 
> Regina, SK.
>  
> 
> From: Stephen Burke
> Sent: May-17-11 1:48 PM
> To: Kim; kartbuilding
> Subject: Re: Go Kart weight question
> 
>  
> 
> Hi Kim,
> 
> While I can't say for definite, I myself would put the extra weight around the drivers seat so as not to unbalance the
> kart in a negative way. Racing kart chassis are designed in such a way to distribute the weight of the driver
> correctly (with the majority of the weight coming from the drivers seat).
> 
> While placing 80% of the weight in the front may reduce the chance of spinning out, it may slow the kart down and make
> steering more difficult and heavy.
> 
> I'd put the weight around the seat. I'd also do a few test runs.
> 
> Best of luck in the race!
> -steve
> 
> On 19:59, Kim wrote:
> 
> Hi Steve;  my grandson and I got into go kart racing.  The track requires all karts to weigh in at 275 lbs including
> rider, fuel, the kart.  He is 30 lbs under the required weight.  I purchased thirty pounds of lead weight.  Where
> should I place these weights?  Would placing 80% of the weight in the front decrease the chance in spinning out at
> corners.
> 
>  
> 
> Kim Deans
> 
> 6603 Collins Bay
> 
> Regina, SK.