[Kartbuilding] Steering calculation

[Stephen Burke]

Hi Shiva,

The camber, castor and toe angles on go-karts are quite complicated and
difficult!

For a typical go-kart, then I suggest using 12 degree Camber and 20
degree Castor.
Please see the plans at:
http://www.kartbuilding.net/racingkart/Free_Racing_Kart_Plans_PDF/Main_Kart_Complete_03_Chassis.pdf
http://www.kartbuilding.net/racingkart/Free_Racing_Kart_Plans_PDF/Main_Kart_Complete_04_Front_Stub_Axles_and_KingPins.pdf

Please also read through:
http://blog.kartbuilding.net/2007/07/12/steering-geometry-and-setup-for-go-karts/
http://www.ozebiz.com.au/racetech/theory/align.html

Go-karts with suspension require different camber/castor/toe angles. The
figures I use above are for a go-kart with no suspension, and a solid
live rear axle.

Best of luck,
-steve

On 28/02/2013 19:41, Sivasankara Narayanan wrote:
> Hi,
> I am Shiva and I am gonna build my first go kart vehicle.I found your
> blog very useful.
> I have a doubt regarding how to finalize the camber castor and toe angles.
> I hope you will clarify my doubt.
> Thank you.
> Waiting for your early reply.