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by SteveO
Mon May 27, 2019 9:24 am
Forum: Briggs & Stratton Senior/Masters
Topic: masters set up + tire pressure's questions
Replies: 7
Views: 8448

Re: masters set up + tire pressure's questions

Hi Jason, There is no real correct answer, but the easiest place to start is to find someone on the grid that's using the same model of kart to yours, and see how they have it set up. I run a Birel, and ran about the same tire pressure as you, and I too was losing rear grip towards the end of the ra...
by SteveO
Mon May 20, 2019 7:40 am
Forum: Briggs & Stratton Senior/Masters
Topic: Tire / wheel stretch or no stretch
Replies: 1
Views: 3018

Re: Tire / wheel stretch or no stretch

I'm one of those guys, and you nailed the theory!

I haven't had the chance to do back to back comparisons, but putting the wider rim on a tire is definitely a bit more work.
For the Brigg's classes you don't need to have bead screws.
by SteveO
Thu May 16, 2019 9:02 am
Forum: Pit Talk
Topic: Handheld battery operated air compressor
Replies: 2
Views: 2469

Re: Handheld battery operated air compressor

Looks impressive, and I'm sure a lot less hassle than hauling around an air tank.
Any idea how long the battery lasts?
by SteveO
Wed Apr 24, 2019 10:52 am
Forum: Pit Talk
Topic: Used Kart Marketplace
Replies: 4
Views: 3886

Used Kart Marketplace

I'm considering putting up a bulletin board in the Try A Kart classroom, listing available karts that potential new members might be interested in purchasing. 16% of the Try A Kart attendees end up joining the club, and if we can make it easier for them to acquire a 'known-quality' kart, it should h...
by SteveO
Tue Mar 26, 2019 6:25 am
Forum: Pit Talk
Topic: Track Direction
Replies: 24
Views: 16080

Re: Track Direction

Personally, I like a 50/50 split simply for the variety.

But if we are destroying tires that quickly going in the CW direction, it begs the question, are we using the correct tires in the first place?!?!?
by SteveO
Wed Mar 06, 2019 8:30 am
Forum: Briggs & Stratton Senior/Masters
Topic: Rookie Advice on Weight Class
Replies: 10
Views: 10900

Re: Rookie Advice on Weight Class

If you're a member, and the track is open prior to the Rookie School, you can definitely put your kart on track. If you are not a member, there is a nominal fee ($50 I think) to be a Test & Tune day member. Either way, club members will definitely help you get up to speed. We love sharing what l...
by SteveO
Tue Mar 05, 2019 5:41 am
Forum: Briggs & Stratton Senior/Masters
Topic: Rookie Advice on Weight Class
Replies: 10
Views: 10900

Re: Rookie Advice on Weight Class

Hi Cabel, Spring is coming, just not fast enough! Jack's spreading some great advice. Since it's your first year, I'd get out and practice as much as you can without any weight. When you're comfortable, which might be the first race of the year, jump in the Senior class and see how it goes. If it lo...
by SteveO
Thu Dec 20, 2018 7:52 am
Forum: Pit Talk
Topic: New forum member with question
Replies: 5
Views: 5203

Re: New forum member with question

Welcome to our club forum! In terms of engines, we run 3 different classes. Briggs & Stratton LO206 Four Stroke This is a sealed engine to ensure consistency across the board. For Seniors horsepower is approximately 9 hp. There is very little that can be legally done to the engine. Grinding the ...
by SteveO
Sun Nov 18, 2018 10:43 am
Forum: Briggs & Stratton Senior/Masters
Topic: New Podium for 2019 - Masters Plus @ 400lb?
Replies: 21
Views: 22928

Re: New Podium for 2019 - Masters Plus @ 400lb?

2018 Steve Orton 367 pounds - no lead. 8 lbs req'd to meet class minimum. In 2019, I'll be Dave Cameron's doppelgänger!!! Ernie has some great points. The new class could work if there was a restriction that NO lead could be added to the kart for drivers in this class. That would keep it an even pla...
by SteveO
Tue Nov 13, 2018 12:06 pm
Forum: Pit Talk
Topic: Race Sim - seats?
Replies: 6
Views: 5186

Re: Race Sim - seats?

I purchased a Playseat Revolution a number of years ago, and I've been quite happy with it.
It's basic, but functional. Cost was around $400. I wanted the Red Bull F1 one, but it was far more than twice the price.

http://www.playseat.com/shop/
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