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Post by Dean on May 23, 2009 19:11:17 GMT -5
I was woundering if the IKF rules say that you have to use a battery box for the electric starter battery or can I just strap the battery to the kart by itself  |
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Post by brad42 on May 23, 2009 21:31:07 GMT -5
Answering that question would require that someone on this board actually own an IKF rulebook, which as far as I know no one does.
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Post by norcalacr on May 25, 2009 17:31:28 GMT -5
The IKF rules (Section 717.3) state "Battery must be securely mounted to frame or floor pan, no mounting to bumpers or nerf bars."
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Post by ron90 on May 25, 2009 17:42:37 GMT -5
Now that's two of us with the rulebook.
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Dean
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Post by Dean on May 26, 2009 8:20:01 GMT -5
Thanks guys, that helps 100 percent. ;D
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Post by Brad Wunder on May 26, 2009 11:18:38 GMT -5
I wonder what the definition of "securely" is? One mans duct tape is another mans safety wire if you know what I mean.
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Post by Dean on May 27, 2009 8:02:39 GMT -5
Well from what I have seen on other karts I believe what I came up with will be ok. It is very secure, I belive you can pick up the front of the kart from the Battery box. ;D
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Post by paulskirocks on May 27, 2009 9:50:20 GMT -5
Will you be racing this weekend, dean?
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Post by Dean on May 28, 2009 7:02:59 GMT -5
I really would like to but I just dont think that I will make this one as I am still short saftey gear and track time although Brad offered me a helmet, I am lacking driving time. I havent even had the kart on the track yet so I really dont know that it is tuned right. Don't really want to use a race day as a practice day. It's going to be bad enough that I will be out there with a big X on my helmet and kart so at least I can make sure it is running good
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Post by paulskirocks on May 28, 2009 9:42:44 GMT -5
I understand. I'd say the next club race at Davis would be a good first race...
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Post by Brad Wunder on May 28, 2009 14:59:35 GMT -5
Definitely understand Dean. First race is stressful enough without having to worry about staying on the track and whether the kart is going to have issues. Hopefully you'll have some time to take her out to Davis before the next race for some shakedown laps. Let me know if there is anything we can do to help. The offer on the helmet stands. Also, I just got an email from Turk Bros. and they have Zamp helmets on sale for $50. If you need a neck brace I've got 2 of them I'm not using anymore and you are welcome to them.
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Post by Dean on May 28, 2009 21:01:34 GMT -5
Thank You Brad.....
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