l0rd
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| posted on 12/5/10 at 01:29 PM |
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I have started planning again
But not for me this time.
I need to start collecting parts in order to create a scale down 7ensque version.
I have seen some plans a while ago but lost the link.
What should i be looking for?
I have thought of Bike suspension units
but all the rest are a big question mark.
I am thinking either electric or small 50cc scooter engine?
What about hubs, rack and tires?
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jossey
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| posted on 12/5/10 at 01:35 PM |
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bike suspension is a good idea. maybe off a 650.
get off ebay for about £15 a pair at most.
good luck
Thanks
David Johnson
Building my tiger avon slowly but surely.
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l0rd
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| posted on 12/5/10 at 01:43 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by jossey
bike suspension is a good idea. maybe off a 650.
get off ebay for about £15 a pair at most.
good luck
What about Pushbike ones?
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55ant
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| posted on 12/5/10 at 01:59 PM |
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suspension of a pushbike you'll need to get a full suspension bike as the forks probably wouldn't be usable. head on over to your local
dump with some 'persuasion paper' and pick up some old bikes.
[Edited on 12/5/10 by 55ant]
away from cars, now cycling and building TT bikes
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James
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| posted on 12/5/10 at 02:01 PM |
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Kinda depends what scale you're talking about!
Child? Lego man?
Might have an affect! 
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l0rd
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| posted on 12/5/10 at 02:10 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by James
Kinda depends what scale you're talking about!
Child? Lego man?
Might have an affect!
Child friendly
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l0rd
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| posted on 12/5/10 at 02:11 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by 55ant
suspension of a pushbike you'll need to get a full suspension bike as the forks probably wouldn't be usable. head on over to your local
dump with some 'persuasion paper' and pick up some old bikes.
[Edited on 12/5/10 by 55ant]
I was thinking on rear suspension units.
Ideally would go for new stuff.
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brianthemagical
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| posted on 12/5/10 at 02:28 PM |
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Some of the formula students use bike dampers.
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l0rd
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| posted on 12/5/10 at 02:37 PM |
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Yes I have found a couple of suspension units.
What would you suggest though for front and rear hubs and axle and tires?
Go cart parts?
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James
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| posted on 12/5/10 at 02:45 PM |
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Are we talking kart performance?
I don't know how old your child is but would a starter motor and car battery or 2 do the trick?
Cheers,
James
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"The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses, behind the lines, in the gym and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights."
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phelpsa
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| posted on 12/5/10 at 02:58 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by brianthemagical
Some of the formula students use bike dampers.
They generally aren't as they come off the bicycle though! The ones on our FS car are 4 way adjustable, revalved with suitable springs and far
from cheap....
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l0rd
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| posted on 12/5/10 at 03:10 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by James
Are we talking kart performance?
I don't know how old your child is but would a starter motor and car battery or 2 do the trick?
Cheers,
James
Don't have any but planning on. I am sure it will take me a good 6 months before i start building but i would like to source the parts so i can
do it on a small budget.
Ideally, start with electric and then convert to petrol.
Not great performance. max 20-30mph later on so it will have to be strong enough for this.
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l0rd
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| posted on 12/5/10 at 03:12 PM |
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I believe i am looking on a 1:2 scale
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sucksqueezebangblow
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| posted on 12/5/10 at 03:39 PM |
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I think you might have trouble with bike spring/damper units unless you fit much lighter springs. Remember the bike damper in on the end of a much
longer lever than a wishbone, and one holds up the rider while you will have four on your kiddie car.
Better to Burnout than to Fade Away JET METAL ~ AndySparrow © 
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mds167
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| posted on 12/5/10 at 04:53 PM |
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I believe MNR have created a scaled down Vortx - don't know if they sell the plans (or how locost such a kit would be).
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l0rd
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| posted on 12/5/10 at 09:18 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by mds167
I believe MNR have created a scaled down Vortx - don't know if they sell the plans (or how locost such a kit would be).
Yes, i saw that in Stoneleigh. Mine will be a lot bigger. Will be deffo a 2 seater. Probably bigger than 1:2 scale.
I am thinking about 70cm wide on cockpit area and 2.2m long
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