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Post by markofzero on Aug 25, 2010 13:48:41 GMT -5
Hi All,
I've been lurking here for a while. This is my 1st post. I am putting a clone together (just ordered a motor from ARC Racing). I have a '08 Birel RX30 chassis I purchased from Dan Chase.
I'm quite light (~125 lbs.) so I will need quite a bit of lead to get me up to the 360 or so lbs. required.
Can anybody recommend a good (cheap) local place to get the lead I need? (Shipping lead is expensive!) Also, where would be the best place(s) to mount it on the Kart?
I'm also in need of a used kart stand. I like the "Hitch Hiker" style or possibly an "RLV". Does anybody have one available?
Thanks,
Mark
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Post by Mac on Aug 25, 2010 15:14:22 GMT -5
I found lead on craigslist. i know many people who need a lot buy barbell weights as well. you can mount in a lot of places but if you need a bunch of weight it is probably mostly going to end up on your seat.
I have a stand but I am not sure what type it is. Standard 2 post with a tray underneath for extra stuff. Let me know if you are interested.
Terry
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Post by norcalacr on Aug 25, 2010 16:01:39 GMT -5
Wheel balance weights are a cheap source of lead - tire shops, salvage yards, even the dump. Avid fishermen are another source.
Where are you? I bought a used kart that was loaded with BB-sized lead pellets. You're welcome to it.
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Post by markofzero on Aug 25, 2010 16:33:12 GMT -5
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Post by Mac on Aug 25, 2010 18:20:29 GMT -5
I know lincoln. i work in sac and live in Woodland. My stand is similiar to #2. Yea, a trailer definitely helps for getting all the stuff from here to there.  |
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Post by Sean W 51 on Aug 26, 2010 17:04:58 GMT -5
Hey mark, i have a bunch of kart lead that im trying to get rid of, probably about 50-75 lbs worth, is this all you need to get out to the track and start racing? If it is come to Blue Max Kart Club this weekend, nice calm race to get started in. We met at the Prarie City Gold Rush.. im the one who wants to start autocrossing in a vw. If you need any help give me a call at (nine-one-6) t wo- 54-8982. Hope to see you out there. Sean
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Post by markofzero on Aug 26, 2010 18:23:11 GMT -5
I plan to be there on Saturday. I'll look for you there.
Thanks,
Mark
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Post by bajabugman on Aug 27, 2010 2:18:30 GMT -5
if there happens to be any lead left over i could really use some as well. Also does anyone happen to have a beacon that I can either buy off them or borrow for a day, I am planning on practicing at Davis tomorrow and want a beacon so I can test and tune. Thanks for all the help.  Also what kind of VW are you wanting to autocross? I was just curious. |
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Post by Seanw51 on Aug 27, 2010 10:36:48 GMT -5
i have a beacon that anyone is welcome to borrow.... ill try to gather up all the extra lead i can find. the vw is a mk5 gti
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Also what kind of VW are you wanting to autocross? I was just curious.