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Re: Advice wanted
Posted by 'AB21' on 12 Nov 2008 @ 14:15


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If your son is a 'small' 7 year old, you need to get a cadet chassis. I apologise if this seems harsh, but if you attempt to put him in anything else, modified or not, I feel it would be less than sensible.

A cadet kart is designed for kids that age, and as such is generally easier to adjust for fitment to the driver.

You would save yourself a lot of hassle and effort if you go down this route.

Cadet karts need not cost much money in the greater scheme of things. I would suggest you would be able to buy a Honda cadet kart that may not be to full race spec any longer for £200-£400.

look on the For Sale/Wanted section of this website, and you will either spot what you want or be able to place an advert in the wanted section.

Just so you know, there are 3 main cadet engines in use. Comer (in general the most popular 2 stroke) The WTP (also 2 Stroke) and the Honda cadet (4 stroke with much less maintenace required) As a leisure kart, I would suggest the Honda. Still very quick, but easy to restrict the pace if required until your son is capable of going faster. If you intend to race, the 2 strokes are still the most popular engines.

Hope this helps.

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Advice wanted  by 'Sheps2007'   (11 Nov 2008 @ 22:06)
Re: Advice wanted  by 'CompetitiveDad'   (11 Nov 2008 @ 23:12)
Re: Advice wanted  by 'itpro'   (12 Nov 2008 @ 1:45)
Re: Advice wanted  by 'Minisueg'   (12 Nov 2008 @ 8:42)
Re: Advice wanted  by 'Sheps2007'   (12 Nov 2008 @ 12:15)
Re: Advice wanted  by 'Cadet49Dad'   (12 Nov 2008 @ 12:48)
Re: Advice wanted  by 'Sheps2007'   (12 Nov 2008 @ 18:32)
Re: Advice wanted  by 'Cadet49Dad'   (12 Nov 2008 @ 19:13)
e-mail sent (NT)  by 'Cadet49Dad'   (12 Nov 2008 @ 19:42)
Re: Advice wanted  by 'AB21'  << You are here!
Re: Advice wanted  by 'Rossibee26'   (12 Nov 2008 @ 16:38)
Re: Advice wanted  by 'costleysport'   (12 Nov 2008 @ 19:45)
Re: Advice wanted  by 'iant'   (13 Nov 2008 @ 8:09)
Re: Advice wanted  by 'SteveG98'   (12 Nov 2008 @ 14:21)
Re: Advice wanted  by 'Sheps2007'   (12 Nov 2008 @ 18:58)
Simple Answer  by 'Gaz1970'   (12 Nov 2008 @ 20:03)
Re: Simple Answer  by 'Minisueg'   (14 Nov 2008 @ 11:56)
Re: Advice wanted  by 'iant'   (14 Nov 2008 @ 13:10)
Re: Advice wanted  by 'Sheps2007'   (14 Nov 2008 @ 20:37)
Re: Advice wanted  by 'iant'   (14 Nov 2008 @ 21:33)

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