Kart Chassis Setup Technology

RACE KART CHASSIS SETUP TECHNOLOGY - COVERS 2 & 4 cycle, Torsional Flex, Handling, Weight Transfer, Front End, Caster, Camber, Toe Ackerman, Steering, Scrub, Tires, Gives you comprehensive details on chassis setup and teaches you the easiest and best way to prepare your kart for competition. Includes: Understanding a kart chassis -- how torsional flex influences handling Chassis & handling dynamics -- what affects handling and weight transfer Front end geometry -- the principles of caster, camber, toe, Ackerman, steering axis and scrub radius, and how they affect kart handling Chassis baseline setup -- kart scaling and weight distribution, and proper seat positioning Tires -- theory, use, compounds, pressures, reading tires Track tuning and adjustment -- dialing in the chassis at the track Dirt track setup and adjustments -- weight distribution, cross weight, stagger, chassis adjustments for wet, tacky and dry slick tracks Whether you race 2 cycle or 4, sprint or oval, asphalt or dirt, this book will help you maximize your kart's handling and performance.