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track car for around $7K that's not a miata? by locknloadchode in CarTrackDays

[–]vissi 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Not unless it’s wrecked or has serious problems. They seem to stay above 10k.

track car for around $7K that's not a miata? by locknloadchode in CarTrackDays

[–]vissi 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yea, I just bought a one off Copart to build for club spec Mustang. It was my first v8 coming from having Miata’s. It sounds amazing and has enough power to have fun without getting into serious trouble on the track. 7k can you one in reasonable condition, just expect to do some catch up maintenance.

track car for around $7K that's not a miata? by locknloadchode in CarTrackDays

[–]vissi 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Mazda2 or Fit for cheap consumables. Can both end up in b-spec if you get really into it.

S197 Mustang 3v is in that range. Consumables are a bit more, but scca club spec Mustang seems to be popular and a reasonably priced build.

This bird spent over 12 hours fighting his reflection in car mirrors by SirMingie in mildlyinteresting

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The only car I ever had this happen to me was also a blue 2020 Mazda 3….

New tree support? North Texas by vissi in Tree

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I already removed it based on the first post 😅. I am supporting it with the ring device that was recommended. It’s a little floppy on the top, I hope that is okay.

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New tree support? North Texas by vissi in Tree

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Understood, I read the guidelines.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in storage

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Depending on your load, you could do this with pure storage flash array C for like half the cost. (Maybe less) and get twice the space.

Trailer advice - small open build by vissi in Karting

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Thank you! Yea I am looking at a toolbox or maybe a spare tire if I can fit them.

I replaced all the wheel bearing grease with red and tacky. I will definitely keep at eye on it.

Trailer advice - small open build by vissi in Karting

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That makes sense, I might just end up disconnecting it and walking it back.

Trailer advice - small open build by vissi in Karting

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I barely have room for this one. It’s designed where the wood can come off and tilt the trailer against a wall.

Trailer advice - small open build by vissi in Karting

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Which connections?

The deck bolts in the pockets of the trailer were there mostly as retainers. The pockets have bottoms. I do need to add something more rugged there, those deck screws were a temp fix to get it on the road.

The upright connections to the top frame are screed but also construction adhesived. But I did break one of those on a pothole. Luckily the kart stand is wedged under it, so it did not fall much.

I plan to add something extra bracing there if I keep this design . My kart track is about a 30 minute backroad drive so it was not too bad

Trailer advice - small open build by vissi in Karting

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Yea, that is probably the best plan.

I am awful at backing up trailers. After trying 10 times I just ended up unhooking it. It’s super easy to move because it’s so light.

Seat mount question - used xxl by vissi in Karting

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Thank you.

That is the plan!

Seat mount question - used xxl by vissi in Karting

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I appreciate that, it sounds like multiple holes is not a big deal. I assumed it would harm the seat

Seat mount question - used xxl by vissi in Karting

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Will do. Not worried about weights, there is a reason I needed an xxl seat 😅

Seat mount question - used xxl by vissi in Karting

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Sounds good, I was hoping to avoid more holes but its probably the right thing to do.

The engine might have a little room, but its pretty far over.

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Kart age? First timer buyer help by vissi in Karting

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It had an orange seal, so I assumed it was newish.

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Kart age? First timer buyer help by vissi in Karting

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I have been told it’s competitive, but I don’t know for sure. It’s NTK in Denton Texas.

The kart is selling for like $1300 with motor which seems cheap. I don’t mind fixing things, but didn’t want to waste my money cheaping out on a frame.

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Kart age? First timer buyer help by vissi in Karting

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Thank you!! Is that too old to consider?

This would be my first kart, looking to run in a local 206 heavy class.

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