The 50cc mini-kart does perform well with a top speed of 35-50 km/h depending on the engine. Unit Standard 2387 “Mechanical assembly” is probably the only one not easily gained with-out an engine and wheels. I make it clear that if any student doesn’t want to purchase the kit, their NCEA grades will not be adversely affected. Parts in this kit were an A115 engine with reduction box and exhaust Rear axle, bearings, sprocket, and chain Four wheels with pneumatic tyres Steering rod ends.Īt this stage, I am charging $120 for steel and other materials to build this go-kart. The cost of this parts kit is about $300. This go-kart is an adaptation of the 49cc Mini Quad bike kit from Newmanz RC. But the price of automotive batteries has now become prohibitive and the cheap boat roller wheels just don’t last with the wheel-spinning and drifting that electric karts are capable of.įor the same sort of money, we can build karts that are more durable, desirable, and much safer. In the past, I had successfully built electric mini-karts powered by car starter motors, and these perform well. The idea came about because my Year 11 students just were not interested in the mini-bikes being made at Year 12-13 in 2009. After all, what boy doesn’t want a go-kart? Most of all the mini-kart-50cc is intended to be fun and rewarding. It is designed to be safe, with an effective brake, effective steering, and good stability.
The suggested way gives access to some Tools4work Unit Standards and makes good use of equipment generally found in a school workshop. There are other ways to do these of course. Some of the techniques described may seem unnecessary, such as using a surface plate and scribing block for marking out, the design of the bearing retainers, or the generous use of a Bramley tube bender. It is also intended that most, if not all, of the Tools4work Level 2 mechanical engineering standards can be assessed against this project. It is economical to construct, achievable and straightforward for average Year 12 students.
It is a school project and therefore there are a few compromises in the design. The design is not intended to be a high-performance, go-anywhere vehicle. Our list consists of homemade go-karts that its owners need to retrieve back into the garage to make adjustments to the vehicles.This is a project to build an economical go-kart designed primarily for a Year 12-13 secondary school engineering programme.
To find out who has the necessary skills to build a professional go-kart, we peeked into the garages of homebuilders, and we discovered some go-karts that are worthy of being showcased on the track, while others need more attention. Some builders possess the necessary experience to produce a racing vehicle, while others should seek professional help. Building a vehicle requires a tremendous amount of skill, which is obtained from experience.
Most Formula 1 drivers began their career on a go-kart track.Ĭonsidering racing has high financial barriers of entry, numerous aspiring drivers have taken the task to build their go-karts to save money. Although intended for fun, go-karting can be a stepping stone to a professional race driving career.
Regardless of your car driving skills, you may falter while on the go-kart track. The best part is that the activity is suitable for all ages. The activity allows you to bond with your friends and polish your driving skills. Although go-karts aren't intended to be treated like bumper cars, a big part of the fun includes colliding with the competition. Nothing beats the joy of smashing into your friend's ride and not facing any consequences. One of the most fun recreational activities is go-karting.