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- Thu Jan 07, 2016 8:46 am
- Forum: TAG Classes
- Topic: Exhaust Leaking Oil? Need some help!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6111
Re: Exhaust Leaking Oil? Need some help!
Nick, Are you going to be at the track this weekend with your kart? There should be plenty of people around with Leopards you can take a look at and ask questions. When I ran a Leopard I almost always had some oil leaking out from the flex area (the joint where the exhaust header meets the muffler a...
- Tue Dec 29, 2015 8:08 am
- Forum: GCKI Karting Forums
- Topic: MY07 Legal for Tag Sr?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3505
Re: MY07 Legal for Tag Sr?
Welcome! In the picture, the motor appears to be a MY09 Leopard. The visual indicator is the clutch/drive gear cover has a 3rd bearing support which wasn't present in the pre-MY09 models. Leopard's are notorious for having starter issues; however, it is common to invest in an external starter (use e...
- Mon Dec 14, 2015 7:38 am
- Forum: GCKI Karting Forums
- Topic: Tire Softener
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5453
Re: Tire Softener
From the club rules "Tires shall not be treated in any way with any substance or material". I have not run with any organizations that specifically allow for any sort of tire treatment. Usually changing hubs is not required to change the rear track width. In dry conditions, most people will run some...
- Wed Dec 09, 2015 7:57 am
- Forum: GCKI Karting Forums
- Topic: Help with Mychron 4
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4033
Re: Help with Mychron 4
The GPS will correlate all the data that the Mychron has to your position in space. This means that at any point during the data collection you can see where you were in the lap and precisely what everything was doing at that time (speed, engine RPM, G's, temps, etc). It does indeed replace the infr...
- Tue Dec 08, 2015 11:24 am
- Forum: GCKI Karting Forums
- Topic: Help with Mychron 4
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4033
Re: Help with Mychron 4
I was only there long enough to watch the finals but was glad to see the newbie's out there! The next race is the "Winter Blast" which takes place on January 10th. It's a non-points race and we use it to see if we still fit into our kart seats after the various holiday meals. ;) The entire race cale...
- Thu Dec 03, 2015 1:36 pm
- Forum: GCKI Karting Forums
- Topic: Newbie looking for advice
- Replies: 54
- Views: 36609
Re: Newbie looking for advice
I'm glad to hear you are taking the plunge to race! The only specific requirement for a novice is to put the "X" on the back of your helmet (or rear number plate) as I mention in one of the earlier posts. For what it's worth, I drove that exact kart (it's a long story but it used to be mine a few ye...
- Tue Dec 01, 2015 7:29 am
- Forum: GCKI Karting Forums
- Topic: Newbie looking for advice
- Replies: 54
- Views: 36609
Re: Newbie looking for advice
Jared, The rules are "an abrasion resistant driving suit, covering the whole body except the head, neck, hands and feet" and "driving shoes and socks providing protection for the entire foot and ankle" so equipment made for auto racing should be more than sufficient. Gloves just need to completely c...
- Mon Nov 30, 2015 9:12 am
- Forum: GCKI Karting Forums
- Topic: Newbie looking for advice
- Replies: 54
- Views: 36609
Re: Newbie looking for advice
Glad to hear you'll be racing on Sunday! For a transponder you may consider renting for the first few races (there is an option to rent a transponder when you complete the online registration form). Afterwards you can make the decision whether or not to buy a AMB transponder (I suggest Fastech Racin...
- Tue Oct 20, 2015 11:06 am
- Forum: GCKI Karting Forums
- Topic: Newbie looking for advice
- Replies: 54
- Views: 36609
Re: Newbie looking for advice
When it comes to the 4 cycle stuff I highly recommend you get in touch with Mike Rhodes at RPM Racekarts as Mike also runs the regional 4 cycle series called the Texas Sprint Racing Series that runs at various tracks throughout Texas (this would support your desire to mix things up a bit). I ran thi...
- Tue Oct 20, 2015 10:10 am
- Forum: GCKI Karting Forums
- Topic: Newbie looking for advice
- Replies: 54
- Views: 36609
Re: Newbie looking for advice
The 206 is somewhere around 8hp and a lot of TaG motors run around 28hp. In my opinion, the best chassis brand is the chassis that is supported by the local shop you prefer to work with. There are so many options out there among our local shops and they are all good. Take a look at RPM Racekarts, Jo...
- Mon Oct 19, 2015 1:13 pm
- Forum: GCKI Karting Forums
- Topic: Newbie looking for advice
- Replies: 54
- Views: 36609
Re: Newbie looking for advice
Glad you made it out to the race! 1) Your membership would give you access to the track on any non-race days. There are a number of weekends throughout the year in which non-club kart racing takes place that you can't use the track (unless you participate in the events those weekends) but this is li...
- Mon Oct 12, 2015 1:48 pm
- Forum: GCKI Karting Forums
- Topic: Newbie looking for advice
- Replies: 54
- Views: 36609
Re: Newbie looking for advice
Chris, Welcome to the forum! The best way to learn about the local karting scene is to stop by on a race day. We have a race next Sunday and you'll find a lot of answers to your questions just by chatting with some of the racers and visiting with some of the sponsors. I plan to be there and would be...
- Fri Aug 28, 2015 6:29 am
- Forum: Wanted
- Topic: Electric Kart Lift
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5940
Re: Electric Kart Lift
Brian, I don't have a used on for sale but I would recommend the KartLift brand. I've had one for almost 2 years and don't have any complaints other than I had a relay box failure in which they sent me their new style electronics for free since it happened under warranty. If you do go with them make...
- Mon Jul 27, 2015 6:52 am
- Forum: GCKI Karting Forums
- Topic: looking for info
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4342
Re: looking for info
Hi Jacob, In my opinion a lot of this has to do with how competitive you want to be. If you are content with just running wherever you run than you may be just fine not practicing. On the other hand if you want to mix it up with others and potentially work your way towards the front end of the field...
- Tue Jul 14, 2015 6:19 am
- Forum: Kid Kart Forums
- Topic: Newbie
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5111
Re: Newbie
Hello Phong, Welcome to the forum! Currently your son would be eligible to compete in the kid kart class which uses a "kid" kart size chassis and a 2 cycle Comer motor. The club currently doesn't have a 4 cycle motor option for this class but the regional Texas Sprint Racing Series does have a kid k...