go karting

[AlmostEvo]

rain rain go away..:P

 

[AlmostEvo]

thanks for the tip, sabelt. Will give it a try the next time i play.

 

[drexchan]

AlmostEvo,
DNF 3 mins before it ends.. sounds familiar.. haha! We got that last year too!

 

[kk13]

so how's the karting scene in shah alam?

anyone a local there?

i've never been there.

 

[AlmostEvo]

AlmostEvo,
DNF 3 mins before it ends.. sounds familiar.. haha! We got that last year too!

Haha.. you kena that before too? The walk of shame back to the pit area sucks, eh? . Lucky it was my partner who kena... Haha.


KK13,
My frens and I go there quite often cos its cheap therefore we get to play more. Quite alot of ppl go there too. 100cc karts are nice, but expensive to play. Wallet ain't that deep.

 

[kk13]

Yea i'll probally come down to shah alam when i get back.

Just wondering, what is the most famous class of kart racing in malaysia. I know there are quite a few classes, but which one is the most famous? Plus the most famous one would probally be the most competitive right?

 

[InitialD]

Interested to join the
FORMULA PLUS INTERCLUB GO-KART CHAMPIONSHIP or not?

 

[kk13]

can also, r u a member?...do u need 2 have your own kart or wat?

 

[magic]

go kart will be provided.

 

[BabyGodzillaGTi-R]

Gently play around with the throttle and be sensitive with it. Always remember slow in, fast out method. A good practice is to get used to drive slick tyre kart in a wet condition even its almost impossible to drive. Once you master them, driving with wet tyre would be just a piece of cake.

Another tips on the wet is try to shift your body weight is to lean slight forward when understeering (not too much) turn and lean slight back when exit. This requires the rear end gives more bite and grip when lean back. This requires a lot of practice.

*This rainy season would be a good choice to practice wet techniques. CityKarting in Shah Alam close at 10pm.

Driving in the wet require different techniques then your normal usual driving.
Brake earlier, spend less time on the brakes, tap it dont hold too long or else the kart would understeer like mad, counter the steering before the entry of course, try to avoid race line (not really necessary but depending on the surface situation).

When apex and exit, be gentle on steering and throttle...

On the contrary what u should do is on entry into the corner u flick the steering wheel full lock to the direction of the corner while hard on the brakes.
That will sort out the understeer issue.
By doing so becuase of the castor will allow the rear inside wheel to jack/ lift up and allows u to turn into the corner.
Remember it understeers on entry is because u have a solid rear axle.

The premier kart event in Malaysia for this year is the Rotax Max Championship. 1st round is held in Kelantan and the rest in Sepang.
I would suggest to rent a race kart first before comitting big bucks by investing into a chassis, engine to see if u're competitive enough and willing to spend the money.

Cheers over and out.

 

[kk13]

but the competitions where they provide the kart is quite unfair coz if u're lucky onli u can get a good kart...if not finish!

 

[RedD]

ermm... im actually very interest bout tis karting.. but i dunno where shud i start..
anyone willing to guide me? u guys gt go for weekend pratice o sumthing? might wanna join u guys n hav fun... =D

 

[BabyGodzillaGTi-R]

but the competitions where they provide the kart is quite unfair coz if u're lucky onli u can get a good kart...if not finish!

Care to elaborate?
U mean rental-fun karts in general?

 

[InitialD]

but the competitions where they provide the kart is quite unfair coz if u're lucky onli u can get a good kart...if not finish!

Sometimes, a lousy kart in the hands of a good driver may finish in the top 3 positions.

 

[BabyGodzillaGTi-R]

Quite obvious it's rental karts.