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30 Oct 2002, 17:38 (Ref:417682)
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novice karter
i would like some help and advice regarding kart chamionships for someone starting out for the first time . I would have liked to have made my racing debut in tintops but finances have switch me to karting . Also which kart and engine should i be looking at for reliablity and competiveness. I was looking at a TKM 100 cc , spirit97 chassis with a BT82 engine would this be suitable.Please any help and advice would be very gratefully received , Dave.
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30 Oct 2002, 18:45 (Ref:417727)
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The TKM BT82 nedds rebuilds quite regulary however is known for good reliability, it needs rebuilding about every 8 hours. My advise thought is to do Rotax Max, similar speeds, the engine is very reliable and only need's rebuilding every 50 hours ( i race in that) hope that helps!
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30 Oct 2002, 18:48 (Ref:417732)
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Yeah I recommend Rotax too though its hard to start out in it, because of the higher speed and grip.
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30 Oct 2002, 18:50 (Ref:417738)
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True, this may seem a silly question i know, however i know people who have bought a race kart when they have never driven any sort! So what kart's have you driven? (not necesceraly raced)
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3 Nov 2002, 20:52 (Ref:420925)
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Are you 8 years old (young for tintops) or 80? You fancy making a career or having some great racing? Are you rich or not? Do you want to buy yourself into the top performance end of your class, or want a fairly level playing field? Do you want to be out every weekend, racing all over the country at national level, or locally once a month? What budget are you thinking of? Do you want to do your own mechanicing or run with a team under their awning? Yes, questions !!!
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3 Nov 2002, 22:05 (Ref:420988)
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the best advice that is usefull allways and evreywere is
ACCELERATE MORE AND BRAKE LESS!!!!!!!! No, really the best advice is to enjoy 100% the sport try to be better every time and take it one step at a time. do not rush |
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4 Nov 2002, 20:20 (Ref:421688)
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If it's speed you want, get a jetfighter engine and strap that on your kart...
 
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6 Nov 2002, 16:12 (Ref:423048)
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I wish I'd thought of that earlier
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