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Col Fink (old account)
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Col Fink (old account)'s Discussions
Gripping Stuff - further discussions about Dunlop tyre pressures.
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Royce Sutherland Jul 19, 2011.
Gripping Stuff - new blog post
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Michael Vitlic Feb 14.
IKD's tyre troubles, and Mojo rubber info...
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Started this discussion. Last reply by David Richardson Jun 28, 2011.
Col Fink (old account)'s Page
I Love Karting
Welcome to KartBook. I'm glad you're all enjoying it so much.
We're open to any suggestions, and if you can't get onto me, remember that Darren Camilleri and Luke Fong are moderators and should also be able to help you out.
Cheers.
We're open to any suggestions, and if you can't get onto me, remember that Darren Camilleri and Luke Fong are moderators and should also be able to help you out.
Cheers.
Profile Information
- My involvement in karting:
- In the industry
- My race number:
- 16
- My best results:
- I won my first ever race (Club Day at Todd Road)... then I did the sensible thing and retired!!
Latest Activity
Michael Vitlic replied to Col Fink (old account)'s discussion Gripping Stuff - new blog post"In relation to MG red tyre pressures, have any people had any luck running below 12PSi hot pressures in MG reds?"
Craig Doyle commented on Col Fink (old account)'s group Gympie"HDR Race for Daniel (Cadet, Rookie & Juniors Race Meeting) >> http://www.karting.net.au/latest-news/karting-news/junior-karters-to-race-for-daniel-in-january/ ;"
felix reiten left a comment for Col Fink (old account)"Hey Col,
I am not sure of your level of involvement with Phoenix karts but from what i can gather you either design/make/own Phoenix karts. Any of which is something to be proud of. I am the fortunate owner of an Elvis endurance kart and feel this…"
Col Fink (old account) replied to Mark Hogan's discussion Latest Kart X - Driving Standards"David's dead right, a reporter can only offer an opinion - which isn't evidence nor is it a binding judgement, but for a long time now the karting media has been censoring their opinions, for the sake of avoiding an uncomfortable moment at…"
Col Fink (old account) replied to ethan's discussion SHAME ON YOU TO THE BARE FACED LYING OFFICIAL"To be honest lads, I'm not even sure what you're talking about any more, but it doesn't sound to me like it's got much to do with karting (and also sounds like it's about to get RATHER spiteful!)... I'm going to nip it…"
Col Fink (old account) replied to rob fleischer's discussion sons of anarchy"You can thank James Packer for that."
Col Fink (old account) replied to ethan's discussion SHAME ON YOU TO THE BARE FACED LYING OFFICIAL"Woops. Obviously I've been busy this week because I missed this one!
Guys, I'm going to side with the fellas that are saying "you need to chill". Because I wasn't there, I can't comment on what happened or which…"
Col Fink (old account) replied to Ben Mclaughlin's discussion Wanted: New X30 engine package"Hey mate, if you want one literally brand new (ie, still in the box), we can send you one freight free from K-Racer...
Give me a ring on 0488 672 236 to discuss if you like.
(Also, could you update your profile to show your full name…"
Col Fink (old account) replied to John Green's discussion Chassis check."Yeah, 3mm is enough to start to be a worry. I like to keep it under a millimetre personally.
You fix it by bending it back. If you've got a table setup like what Brock's describing you can work out where the twist is, in the…"
Col Fink (old account) replied to Shannon Hong's discussion Current Tony Karts are Soft - Myth or truth?"Yeah, OTK stuff is painted.
I found, when building karts myself, that the fastest karts were straight off the jig. No bead blasting, no powdercoat. I guess Tony Kart think the same thing."
Col Fink (old account) replied to Salv Salanitri's discussion Which chassis?"Hi Salv.
Firstly, as suggested earlier in the thread, would you mind updating your profile to show your full name mate? It's a policy of Kartbook. Thanks.
Next up, I'd consider buying a Track Warrior if I were you.…"
Col Fink (old account) replied to John Green's discussion Chassis check."I've always checked karts for straightness by eyeballing the rear axle with the kingpin tops (like Jamie), but the string trick you've mentioned sounds like it would work really well. (Might not be accurate enough for the last millimetre…"
Col Fink (old account) replied to Shannon Hong's discussion Current Tony Karts are Soft - Myth or truth?"Almost all go karts, in time, turn to shit.
It's a strange process, actually. Some karts seem to go for years and years without issue, and one day just seem to lose their edge. Some karts get progressively slower from the day…"
Col Fink (old account) replied to Don Ingram's discussion Shannons Supercar Showdown""Kelly's didnt get an easy ride into V8 Supercars"
Oh, for sure. Owning three quarters of Mildura and then buying half of HRT made their entry into V8's a real skill-tester!! :)"
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Col Fink (old account)'s Blog
Top Ten Karters of 2010!
Writing the Top Ten every year is a bit of a stressful task, to be honest. I don’t use a points system, I judge it by what I see from the side of the track. However, I took a 6 month holiday this year so I’ve had to lean on the results sheets a little more than usual! Still, I attended three State Titles, the Nationals, three rounds of CIK, the Leopard Final and a bunch of other stuff as well, so I think my opinion still counts for…
Continue Posted on January 20, 2011 at 11:00 — 8 Comments
Kart WHAT Magazine!??
Most people would know that I have, for a very long time, held the people that run Kart Magazine in fairly low esteem. You'd only have to recall my very long rant from last year to know that for sure.
In fact, most people are well aware that Kart Magazine is a low quality publication with spelling mistakes, printing errors, factual inaccuracies, stolen images, blatant bias and even outright lies… Continue
In fact, most people are well aware that Kart Magazine is a low quality publication with spelling mistakes, printing errors, factual inaccuracies, stolen images, blatant bias and even outright lies… Continue
Posted on February 3, 2010 at 17:00 — 12 Comments
Top Ten Karters of 2009
Coming up with this year's top ten has been a difficult decision making process, partly due to the total and utter dominance of the year's racing by two men - David Sera and Matthew Wall. Their names take up so many spots on the honour roll this year that its hard to find other worthy names! Their domination of the senior categories this year has meant that my top ten for 2009 has a significantly "younger" flavour than the… Continue
Posted on December 8, 2009 at 23:36 — 11 Comments
Trailer Disasters!
In my experience, karting is often a much richer experience than simply “whatever happens at the track”. Indeed, most of the great stories told over the celebratory beers after a successful meeting do not actually involve driving go karts at all. The best stories involve the great lengths to which we will go to win what are, in reality, barely more than colourful ice-cream-lids.
There’s a guy I know who has quite a few disastrous stories involving trailers. For the sake of protecting… Continue
There’s a guy I know who has quite a few disastrous stories involving trailers. For the sake of protecting… Continue
Posted on September 4, 2009 at 18:18 — 24 Comments
Be Creative
I’m quite a fan of a website called www.ted.com.
It’s a huge library of inspirational talks by a wide variety of people, and it’s a great place to go if you want to get your brain energised and mind motivated. Tonight, I was watching it to stave off a fairly harsh case of “totally bored” I had going on, and I stumbled across a gem.…
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It’s a huge library of inspirational talks by a wide variety of people, and it’s a great place to go if you want to get your brain energised and mind motivated. Tonight, I was watching it to stave off a fairly harsh case of “totally bored” I had going on, and I stumbled across a gem.…
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Posted on June 22, 2009 at 12:16 — 9 Comments
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Hey Col,
I am not sure of your level of involvement with Phoenix karts but from what i can gather you either design/make/own Phoenix karts. Any of which is something to be proud of. I am the fortunate owner of an Elvis endurance kart and feel this is by far the best chassis available to anyone looking to get involved in endurance kart racing.(Dude there is a massive worldwide market for this chassis). My problem is anyone in Australia involved with this type of racing already knows the potential of this kart, and if i want to beat them i need to experiment outside of the box. So my Question is would you be in the position to build me a 30/32 Elvis chassis?
I am not sure of the complications of this request. But if it is as simple as putting 30mm tube in the jig, I would be very interested.
Cheers Felix
Hi Col , could u send me a pm just wanted to ask you something. Cant seem to send anything to you and dont have your email?Troy
Hi Col,
Wondering where and for how much I can get the Asmo?
Also the seat jig thingy is that a home made jobbie?
Also my sons seat has 20kg of lead on and we are finding it hard to jack the kart.
Any suggestions web site/videos
He is Rookies and 13 years old.
Cheers,
Paul
Hey there Col,
I'm on a roll.............. and not a willing participant. I recieved this mail this morning.
You have a new comment to approve on Kartbook. zenabbenson wrote on your profile:
Greeetings to you dearestMy name is Zenab i am new here in this dating socialnetworking,i am writing to you because i will like tohave a relationship with you.Please accept me as your love one so tha...>>
and that's where it ended.
Where are these tossers coming from and is anyone else that you know of getting this garbage? You certainly don't want this excellent site and legitimate participants put off by all this.
I'm assuming you are monitoring these emails and not posting publicly, as there appears to be no address to write to with these issues. Would be a little ambarrasing for me and not good fot the image of the site.
On a lighter note, I'm guessing you're the guy that has put out that excellent series of informative videos. I am in the process of entering my 8 yr old son into the sport and have found your vids a huge help, thanks for that.
All the best mate and thanks for your time.
Take Care
Jim
Just tidying up my PC Col and realised I hadn't registered.
I doubt I will have much to say as y interests are elsewhere these days, but I will log in occasionally and see what the 'whinge of the week' is all about.
If I can be of any assistance, give me a yell.
Cheers
Pat
PS, I understand a 16y/o ex karter was killed in a FV at Eastern Creek yesterday?
Hey Col
Just a Question about cameras, What Video Camera or Camcorder do you use in your videos and if you use lens what brand are they and what are they called ?
Thanks Col
Nathan
All done,
Thanks Col
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