J3 Competition kosmic Manual

Summary of kosmic

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    By: 8233 oliver road – erie, pa 16509 p – 814.864.1846 f – 814.866.2697 e – info@j3competition.Com w – j3competition.Com 2008 v.0108 knowledge packet.

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    Www.Conerel.Com tonykart chassis setup manual sprint setup chapter 1: weight distribution • 1.1 introduction • 1.2 seat placement/adjustment • 1.3 factors to check during weight distribution analysis • 1.4 adjusting kart weight chapter 2: front end • 2.1 introduction to the front end • 2.2 toe adjus...

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    Www.Conerel.Com 43% front weight 57% rear weight 50%:50% left/right weight these are just recommended starting points. Weight can be moved around at the track to change the handling characteristics of the chassis. Moving weight to the front of the kart will provide more front end grip while moving w...

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    Www.Conerel.Com may have a chassis problem. Once final weight placement is determined, secure all weight properly. Preference is grade 5 or better with 5/16 bolts of appropriate length. Be sure to cross drill and safety wire or safety clip each one. Most sanctioning bodies require double nutting of ...

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    Www.Conerel.Com 3.1: introduction to the rear end the rear end of a kart begins from the back of the seat with adjustments including wheel hub length, track, rear ride height, axle stiffness, and seat struts. Changes to these settings are usually made when handling problems occur on the exit of the ...

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    Www.Conerel.Com the faster the tires will come up to race performance and the more grip you will have. However, if you put too much air pressure in the tires, the kart will become very loose. The reason for this is because the high pressures will cause the tire contact patch to form a curve in which...

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    Www.Conerel.Com already done. 6. Change the axle to type c. The kart is tight at the exit of the corner or the front end is understeering at the exit of the corner. 1. Put shorter wheel hubs on the axle. 2. Move in the rear track by 1/2 inch. 3. Lower the air pressure in the rear tires by 1 psi. 4. ...