I need a go kart.

Grtechguy wrote: I think I'm going to sell mine if anyone is near Mi.

I'm IN Michigan! Sending you a message.

Got it and replied.

mazdeuce wrote:

NOHOME wrote: And lets just agree that they need more suspension than they have.

Lack of suspension builds character, and a deep seated desire to learn suspension design. I'm hoping for a series of chassis/engine upgrades culminating in a SAE Baja type car.

In reply to NOHOME:

My kids just used the "why does building my character always save you several hundred bucks" line from Calvin and Hobbes.

Looks like Grtechguy has solved my problem. Character is sure to be built.
Build thread to follow, as usual.

Yet another problem solved! All Hail the GRM!

why not just get him a 2WD manual ford ranger for $800? Then when he wants to do more, bro-lite conversion time.

remind me to tell you guys my "baja magnum" story...

captdownshift wrote: why not just get him a 2WD manual ford ranger for $800? Then when he wants to do more, bro-lite conversion time.

I just did exactly this!

When you're 12 you can either hang out dreaming about what you could do, or you can sit down with your dad, a handful of tools, and a frame.
Is it perfect? No. Will it get him racing? Yes. We're going to have some fun.

Looks like a great start. Build thread?

Big low pressure tires and a rock crawler style suspended web seat will do wonders.

Lots of potential upgrades including tires and seat. First it needs a motor and some cleaning.
Naturally there will be a build thread. It's going to be a little while as it's still a secret. He won't learn about it until his birthday and we won't start on it until it gets back to Texas.

I hope he enjoys it. We always got a kick out if it sliding around the corners in the subdivision.

In reply to Flight Service: Wow, why in the world would you pay $19k for that.....

plance1 wrote: remind me to tell you guys my "baja magnum" story...

Tell us your baja magnum story.