VW KART

[Sepi]

Sorry, not a cal-look, but just to build something different after finishing BUG-59 sleeper.

Based on 1303S with some Ariel Atom twist, the result will be on the road for this summer.







Unfortunately for the registration engine must be as original. But after license plates, who knows how fun this KART will be if something stronger finds its way to back ;-)

[modnrod]

 

[Neil Davies]

I do like the look of this! Looks like it'll be great fun when it's done!

[Sepi]

This KART has Kerscher-Eibach front struts and front and rear stabilizers, MBT rear suspension, rack/pinion steering, CSP wented brakes + 235-45 and 295-40 R15 Pirelli P7 Corsa Classic tyres with JR 8,5 and 10,5 inch rims.
Body weight is about 180 kg + chassis, gearbox and engine. And the ground clearance would be around eight cm. Flipped tierods and silver project strut camber tuning bearings will help the fine tuning of the vehicle.
Now for the registration, engine must be original, but there are ready plans and even parts to get some grunt.

My original plan was to weld a complete tube body and shorten the wheelbase, but I had to use a 1303 S to get IRS and the front suspension must stay like it is to keep the project still over 50% original. So, the fat nose is there and it looks a bit too big. Broad tyres and alu wings will help a lot. Colour is RAL7012 with brushed aluminum and some yellow accent details

[Sepi]

KART is ready and really FUN to drive!





I'll call this as recycling - the old rusty beetle got another life with new ideas and some challenges

[henk]

Old school atom.

Henk!!!

[brewsy]

NICE.
Power to weight ratio should be awesome when you can tune it up some