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Reduction in costs would absolutely help clubs attract new members. It's a hard sell trying to tell a parent it will cost around $500 in administration ($300 licence, $100 membership + entry fee) for their…"
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Have there been any 4SS Classes held anywhere yet?
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I'm interested to know how it's going? What's the feedback? Are they getting good numbers? Have people moved to this class from running other classes? Which motor is faster? Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Greg N Smith Feb 22.
Testing new Cadet 9 Rules - 97 main jet
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Hi,Just wondering if anyone has done some testing with the new Cadet 9 rules, in particular running the 97 main jet with a Cadet 9 restrictor. Someone at the track today had trouble getting the kart…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul Knowles Jan 15.
Cadet 9 2018 Rule Clarity - Spark Plugs
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Hi,I'm seeking clarity around the Spark Plug rules being brought in for Cadet 9s in 2018. The Cadet 9 class rules in the 2018 manual says:i) Sparkplug(i) For Zonal and Club levels only: 1) NGK…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Benno Jan 1.
RACERS - another governing body?
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Has anyone ever heard of RACERS (Recreation And Competitive Events Resources & Services)?It seems they are trying to break into the karting market as an alternative to existing governing…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by richard gagie Dec 31, 2017.
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Greg N Smith replied to Benno's discussion Have there been any 4SS Classes held anywhere yet?"Which engine is fastest at which track ?
Is this a replacement for the very affordable Yamaha J classes ?
Has there been a need to change the Grand Plan ?
Do we need more classses ?"
Neville Scullion replied to Benno's discussion Have there been any 4SS Classes held anywhere yet?"I know a written submission was made in November last year requesting that the Subaru engines be allowed a 12 months grace as a transition cross over, with a view of encouraging the owners of those engines to enter 4 stroke sprint events and assist…"
Mario Storti replied to Benno's discussion Have there been any 4SS Classes held anywhere yet?"Only one in South Australia that has been on track at a race meeting.
As for the rest of the country, numbers are unfortunately quite low. 3 entries was the highest I have seen, there may have been one with 5 entries?
Either way, it…"
Benno replied to Trent's discussion Cheap go kart lap timer??"About $250 seems to be the going rate for used Alfano's which will tell you at a minimum temp, RPM and lap times. It will store these in memory and you can transfer the data to a computer for analysis if you really want. Some Alfano's will…"
Paul Knowles replied to Benno's discussion Testing new Cadet 9 Rules - 97 main jet"What has a main jet got to do with starting it ?..It's a MAIN JET. The biggest issue starting a Mini Rok is when you tip trolley up to unload kart it gets a gutload of fuel and coupled with a rich needle setting and wet air filter drenched in…"
Matthew Sell replied to Benno's discussion Testing new Cadet 9 Rules - 97 main jet"Hi ben
In our previous two seasons we have run 97 jets successfully at a number of QLD tracks - namely Ipswich, warwick, Gympie In a cadet 9 restricted way. I would be checking the engine for an issue as per the user manual "
Ian Williams replied to Benno's discussion Testing new Cadet 9 Rules - 97 main jet"try reading this ...... http://iwt.com.au/Vortex%20MiniRok.HTM"
Benno replied to Benno's discussion Cadet 9 2018 Rule Clarity - Spark Plugs"Yep, I just measured it from TDC. There's no way you'd get one of those plugs in there without piston / conrod damage. Thanks Tim."
Tim Ellis replied to Benno's discussion Cadet 9 2018 Rule Clarity - Spark Plugs"Common sense clarifies it for me."
Benno replied to Benno's discussion Cadet 9 2018 Rule Clarity - Spark Plugs"Great thanks Tim. That's the answer i was looking for.
Do you know where its written the plugs apply to Vortex only? I havent seen anything documented that clarifies this"
Tim Ellis replied to Benno's discussion Cadet 9 2018 Rule Clarity - Spark Plugs"Plug rules apply to Vortex. A Comer uses a short reach plug for a reason and a B9EG or other long reach plug will most likely make your piston somewhat lighter and turn it into various different shaped pieces."
richard gagie replied to Benno's discussion RACERS - another governing body?"My son was required to hold a RACERS licence in 2016 to race Superkarts at Lakeside & Qld. Raceway. Unless it gets the support from the majority of Clubs, who are Karting Australia affiliated, there is no way RACERS can be an alternative to KA…"
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