Thinking Project C137 might get a racing wheel upgrade and take these big wheels off to make some tire clearance. Soon all the other parts will be in to fix the steering issues like broken steering rod and rusted up steering links.
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Just Cleaning Up
Nothing much going on today just washing up the karts and getting the frame cleaned up on Project C137 to move it in the shop. Ordered a few parts for it because it needs everything from all new steering to all new cables and more. So check out our Youtube […]
The New Kart : Project C137
So got a message from a friend that said he had a kart and he knew I was starting to build a few. So drove out and picked up this kart with a body which was quite a surprise in itself. This cart will be built from the ground up […]
First Test Run for Top Speed
Well we took it out and hit a top speed of 38mph. Which is better than we expected actually. So that’s probably all that will come out this motor probably just run it hard before it gets taken off. Might have another surprise coming soon. This is just an unedited […]
About time for some testing
So we are in the shop installing the new clutch and about ready to go hit the black top and see what we can squeeze out this little 6.5 Tecumseh engine before it gets yanked off this frame and thrown in the corner.
Torque Converter Problems
Well took out what has been deemed as the “Purple People Eater” due to itsobvious purple color and it just has stuck. Going to rip off the converter andthrow a clutch on it and run it the old way to see what kind of top speeds I can pull out […]
Time To Build Some Karts!
Picked up these 2 Go Karts to start FJINC on some builds over thewinter so stay tuned because some things are about to happen in the shop starting in the next few weeks!
Emblem Swap on Forte GT
Well I had to do something to make it look a little different but also have something else coming in as well for the rear lights.
A Kia What??
Well in an unexpected turn of events this is the new toy for 2020. It’s a 2020 Forte GT with a manual six speed tranmission. Has the features I wanted for a daily driver and also has some future potential.
Odyssey Alignment Time
Finally got the Odyssey out to the alignment shop. It is ready to hit the road as just a few days ago replaced the timing belt and water pump. She may have a bunch of miles but still running strong.
