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Sepi
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 26, 2017 4:33 am    Post subject: KART Reply with quote

This is my latest project. Poor mans Ariel Atom... Wink
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/2ON8ZzKip-KxnDd9...55-h760-no

Some parts for handling
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Z_NiVjZZz7uwcxm0...40-h900-no

http://mbt-construction.com/pics/fahrwerk/mbt02-1.jpg

and outlook

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/OHGGob9teyqEa3lU...40-h900-no

sorry for editing many times. I cannot find the way to add pictures from Google+...
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 09, 2017 3:34 am    Post subject: Re: KART Reply with quote

Some process:

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PostPosted: Tue Apr 11, 2017 5:54 pm    Post subject: Re: KART Reply with quote

This thing looks really great. Can't wait to watch it come together.
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 19, 2017 12:42 am    Post subject: Re: KART Reply with quote

Wow cool project!
Are you planning to keep the frame exposed, like the Atom has?
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PostPosted: Thu May 25, 2017 10:08 am    Post subject: Re: KART Reply with quote

I have done most of the metal work now and will separate chassis for finish with some smooth color coded rhino type coating upside and paint everywhere else. Also for gearbox, drivetrain and engine will be assembled. The "body" will be finished as clean as possible, all weldings smoothened etc.

Today we built a shortblock and I'll continue tomorrow with cylinders, pistons, head etc. Engine will get some cover to keep hot and moving parts away. I'll use a Brazil model fan shroud to keep engine as compact an low. Still plenty to do, but my plan is to get this ready for 2018 summer.

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All aluminum sheet metals will be finished like this with my own innovation tool Wink

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PostPosted: Tue May 30, 2017 7:59 am    Post subject: Re: KART Reply with quote

What a really cool idea
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PostPosted: Tue May 30, 2017 5:52 pm    Post subject: Re: KART Reply with quote

A Cooler idea would be to save these pictures in your Samba Gallery. They've already started to disappear as you can see. In the end this thread will be worthless. Just Sayin'.
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PostPosted: Wed May 31, 2017 12:12 pm    Post subject: Re: KART Reply with quote

Before buyin one, I wanted to test with exhaust to see if Empi oilpump with a filter can fit and for sure, there will be space enough. But maybe it is better not to use a serpentine belt, as clearance is not much.

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I missed some parts, when i gave my -74 beetle struts to my friend, but then i found some interesting camber tuning parts from silver project

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Today i finished reconditioning of the rack&pinion steering and it waits now for assembling

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Something for the style

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I like to work with clean parts

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PostPosted: Wed May 31, 2017 5:29 pm    Post subject: Re: KART Reply with quote

Very nice! Great that it is something different than the "normal."
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PostPosted: Wed May 31, 2017 5:35 pm    Post subject: Re: KART Reply with quote

Well this is different.. I like..
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 10, 2017 9:28 am    Post subject: Re: KART Reply with quote

Popcorn
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I wouldent waste $ or thyme on building a small motor. build it big so it dosent have to work hard.remember it's only as fast as your foot alows it to be unless you build a small turd then it just stinks as it squishes up through your toes when you step on it.
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 10, 2017 12:15 pm    Post subject: Re: KART Reply with quote

There are always reasons for delays, but this one stopped me yesterday:
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Talks about quality - this time CB:s 1.1:1 rocker
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 28, 2017 8:00 am    Post subject: Re: KART Reply with quote

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Some parts are still service and sand blasting
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 22, 2017 5:30 pm    Post subject: Re: KART Reply with quote

Where did you get your exhaust system from?
I like it!
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 29, 2017 1:19 am    Post subject: Re: KART Reply with quote

veeweeman wrote:
Where did you get your exhaust system from?
I like it!


edit: It is ceramic coated Tri-Mil Bobtail Header. I could't copy a working link here...
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 04, 2017 10:30 am    Post subject: Re: KART Reply with quote

It was time to remove tho body from chassis and start to finish everything and do the paintwork.

I wanted to know the weight of the body and it's about 180 kg:s. Is it a lot or not, I don't know? My target was about 500 kg:s total.

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Chassis is sealed and ready to get undercoat + RAL 7012 Basalt Grey top coat - like the rest of the KART

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PostPosted: Sat Nov 04, 2017 8:20 pm    Post subject: Re: KART Reply with quote

Awesome. I would love to drive & work on this bug !
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 14, 2017 12:58 pm    Post subject: Re: KART Reply with quote

First parts painted! After so long seek around to choose the right finish, RAL 7012 Basalt Grey will be the colour all around with some yellow details and brushed aluminum.

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Looks a bit sexy...?
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 14, 2017 5:33 pm    Post subject: Re: KART Reply with quote

Sepi wrote:
Looks a bit sexy...?
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Uh... Think you've been around the car too long, dude! Shocked
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I wouldent waste $ or thyme on building a small motor. build it big so it dosent have to work hard.remember it's only as fast as your foot alows it to be unless you build a small turd then it just stinks as it squishes up through your toes when you step on it.
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 14, 2017 10:04 pm    Post subject: Re: KART Reply with quote

SBD wrote:
Sepi wrote:
Looks a bit sexy...?
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Uh... Think you've been around the car too long, dude! Shocked
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Very Happy yup, maybe, but this time I was just thinking the interesting colour...
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