[Kartbuilding] steering geometry

Stephen Burke stephen at sburke.eu
Mon Nov 4 19:36:58 GMT 2013


Hi,

I'm not sure if there is a single exact formula to calculate the caster
and KPI for a go-kart. It depends on whether you have suspension, the
shape of tires, whether you have a solid live rear axle and other factors.
I suggest you take a read through the following pages:

http://blog.kartbuilding.net/2007/07/12/steering-geometry-and-setup-for-go-karts/
http://www.asos1.com/karting/index.html
http://lists.kartbuilding.net/2013-July/001215.html
http://www.karting.co.uk/KandK/Tech/KartSetup.html
http://www.ozebiz.com.au/racetech/theory/align.html

Best of luck,
-steve

On 31/10/2013 10:34, mohnish chaurasiya wrote:
> where can i find actual porocedure of calculating caster and kingpin
> inclination for go kart
>



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