Sage-Tips

How do I make my go kart steering easier?

To make it physically easier without altering the chassis you can move where the tie rods connect on the steering shaft up if their are two holes. It will be physically easier but you will have to turn the steering wheel further to get tire to turn the same amount.

How do I make my go kart steering less sensitive?

In newer karts you can change the steering rate and effort. This is done by changing where on the steering shaft the inner tie rods attach to the steering shaft. Moving the tie rod ends closer to the steering shaft slows the steering down and makes the steering effort less.

How do I get more grip on my go kart?

You will need to choose what is best for your kart by doing some experimenting.

1. Loosen the rear horizontal bar at the rear bumper.
2. Remove the rear torsion bar and side bar if installed.
3. Widen the rear track out as much as possible.
4. Change to shorter rear hubs.
5. Unbolt the 3rd bearing.
6. Finally change to a softer axle.

Can you put power steering on a go-kart?

Go-karts do not have power steering. Adding power steering to your kart will add extra weight, decrease the engine power, and is an expensive, unnecessary exercise. The degree of steering effort does not warrant the installation. Go-kart drivers steer the kart with their arms using physical force.

What does Caster do to a kart?

The first thing you will notice when a kart has a considerable amount of caster is the increased amount of strength it takes to turn the steering wheel. Caster causes weight to move diagonally as you turn the wheel. As caster angle increases, you mechanically move more weight given the same degree of steering input.

What happens to camber when cornering in a kart?

When you are cornering, your chassis will flex, and the weight of the kart will load onto the outside wheels. In this case, running negative camber will give you more grip through corners. Similarly, adding negative camber will reduce the contact patch between the track and the tires when the car is in a straight line.