Rotary Go-Kart Project

[FC Zach]

This has been a slow project due to limited options for the driveline but today we made some progress since we have some ideas for that little dilemma.

Today we strengthened the frame some more since the extension was made and finally added our FD seat, whatcha think?
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/s720x720/422465_351393644882121_100000344646342_1124323_148 9121887_n.jpg

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/s720x720/422465_351393641548788_100000344646342_1124322_116 7640102_n.jpg

Check out my hat!
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/s720x720/422465_351393651548787_100000344646342_1124324_186 1615656_n.jpg

[12arotary]

are you going to use the 303cc sachs single rotor that came in various snowmobiles in the 70's?

[chibikougan]

^+1


:dunno:

[FC Zach]

are you going to use the 303cc sachs single rotor that came in various snowmobiles in the 70's?

Yep, good guess!

[WankelsRevenge]

Ive actually seen the Sak's engine on a generator. A friend of mine had one years ago.

[My5ABaby]

Zach has plenty of experience with Sachs.

[rx7 vinnie]

Zach has plenty of experience with Sachs.

Aw snaps d00d!

[willnordacgreen1211]

I call dibs on a ride!

[12arotary]

Ive actually seen the Sak's engine on a generator. A friend of mine had one years ago.

as a generator engine i bet it was good on fuel- one of my friends has a 70 something arctic cat sled with one and its surprisingly better on fuel than my (much larger displacement) two stroke sled- of course not as fast but still a fun little engine

[FC Zach]

^ Yes, this so true. Rotaries are fuel efficient when run at a regulated/constant RPM which is why they're well suited for small applications. We have a nice generator at the shop run by a Sachs that's large enough to power a house.

[almoststockfc]

Probably 2 houses

[WankelsRevenge]

My buddy actually wanted to do the same thing and put it in a go-kart but never did because he's a slacker. I think he ended up selling it to someone though.

[Pete_89T2]

Nice cart! You guys going to bring it along to DGRR this year?

[almoststockfc]

If everything comes together we will. We will just not bring as many bikes

[TitaniumTT]

You rednecks have too much free time :rofl:

LOVE IT though!!

[FC Zach]

You rednecks have too much free time :rofl:

LOVE IT though!!

CoUgH! cOuGh!! This is coming from the guy that strips his car down every year to clean bolts :rolleyes: or builds an entire car instead of rebuilding the engine in his current car?? ? :)

Damn Yank!



:rofl:

[TitaniumTT]

HEY! I like a clean engine bay..... and yes, I have hauled th engine just to clean.... and?

At least I should be in a rotary at this years DGRR... that's what's important... and mom can have a 'vert for Mothers Day.

And I have reasons for building the Turbo 'Vert as opposed to rebuilding my engine.... if I rebuild my car, the 'vert will be put off for a THIRD year... and the FD for a FOURTH year.... as sad as it is... it's time to put the FC on hold for a bit. She's nestled comfy in my garage in CT, on jackstands.... where every good rotary feels at home :rofl:

[almoststockfc]

That was sweet

[FC Zach]

HEY! I like a clean engine bay..... and yes, I have hauled th engine just to clean.... and?
Oh, I dont doubt that Brian

And I have reasons for building the Turbo 'Vert as opposed to rebuilding my engine.... if I rebuild my car, the 'vert will be put off for a THIRD year... and the FD for a FOURTH year.... as sad as it is... it's time to put the FC on hold for a bit. She's nestled comfy in my garage in CT, on jackstands.... where every good rotary feels at home :rofl:
That's a good reason so I'll let you pass.

and mom can have a 'vert for Mothers Day.
Yes, that is sweet of you! Your mother will be proud.

[FC Zach]

Alright, getting closer. Another weekend or two and we may have it ready!

Since the last set of pics we got a few more spots strengthened on the frame, finally made a decision on the drive assembly (i think, lol) and received our new axle/bearing-set.
http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=11713&d=1332385761
http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=11714&d=1332385772

Slow progress but it's getting there. Should be ready for the gap, the official burden carrier!

[FC Zach]

Got it going, pretty fast for a go kart!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIm_zt_VLyg&sns=sms

[FerociousP]

Moar vids with better sound!!!!!!!!

[FC Zach]

Moar vids with better sound!!!!!!!!

BAM! Here you go!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-3QRW_ztRg&context=C40d342bADvjVQa1PpcFOFbOGMBE7ubgBKXyMy3FAU _U0PmVxxZw4=