My boss hooked me up with a set of go-kart wheels we had in the back.
I got some 8" PVC pipe from a local pipe supply shop.
I was able to squeeze the wheels and tires into the PVC pipe and air up the tire to keep it snug.
Now we just have to wait for the roads to clear and the fun will begin again!
Alright, let me get this straight, so you drift on PVC wheels with a CRAZY low coefficient of friction at HIGH speeds down an asphalt road????
ReplyDeleteSounds a little dangerous!
Any brakes?
How do you control direction, safety gear? expected maximum speeds??
AWESOME!!! But I am afraid the roads aren't clearing for a while. ha ha.
ReplyDeleteP.S. I like your slogan under your Blog title. No Chaun, you don't like words so much, but you're hilarious when you make fun of Sean.
ReplyDeleteawe tyson, don't be Scurred!
ReplyDeleteI estimate the μ to be about .25, which is about the same as my truck drifting on Icy roads(which i do).
Yes, we got brakes, currently just a crappy BMX brake, but my coworker welded up some disc brake mounts on his fork and is installing a disc brake, I'm gonna do the same.
Top speed on our last runs with trek mod wheels was about 35 on straights and 25 in the corners, should be close the the same with the PVC wheels.
To answer your other question. you control direction with Style, Pazazz, and shear nerves and reflexes!!!! heck yes!
Just watch this video, you dont have to go heck-a-fast to get these bad boys sideways.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cf0PaH-hE9g
anymore information on the gokart wheels that you used that you could give me? thats pretty much the same thing i want to make for myself over summer and any details would help
ReplyDeletei just got some wheels from harborfreight.com
Delete10" with tire, tube, wheel, and berrings for 6.99 each
Hello, I put kart wheels with 250mm, but the thickness is very thin and break easily, you know where I could get a PVC pipe for this size? With this thick-walled?
ReplyDeleteWhat are the specifications of your in millimeters?
Grateful.
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i got mine at a pipe supply store that specializes in farm irrigation plumbing.
Deletewhat type of go kart wheels are they?
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