Chapter 1: Weight Distribution - j3 competition kosmic Manual

Tonykart
Chassis Setup Manual
Sprint Setup

Chapter 1: Weight Distribution

1.1 Introduction
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1.2 Seat Placement/Adjustment
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1.3 Factors to check during weight distribution analysis
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1.4 Adjusting Kart Weight
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Chapter 2: Front End
2.1 Introduction to the Front End
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2.2 Toe Adjustment
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2.3 Spindle Height
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2.4 Castor
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2.5 Wheel Spacers
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2.6 Camber
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Chapter 3: Rear End
3.1 Introduction to the Rear End
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3.2 Wheel Hub length
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3.3 Rear Track
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3.4 Rear Ride Height
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3.5 Axle Stiffness
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3.6 Seat Strut
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Chapter 4: Miscellaneous Adjustments
4.1 Center Torsion Bar
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4.2 Tire Pressures
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4.3 Front Bumper
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4.4 Side Pods
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Chapter 5: Troubleshooting
Chapter 6: Recommended Dry Setup
Chapter 7: Recommended Rain Setup
Chapter 1: Weight Distribution
1.1 Introduction
The most important handling adjustment is made before the kart reaches the track. The kart must be scaled and adjusted to
ensure optimum performance. The desired wieght distribution is achieved by scaling and adjusting the chassis and moving
around weights. Improper weight distribution can cause front end push (understeer), excessive or insufficient load on any one
tire, chassis binding, and lack of side bite in cornering among many other problems. An improper weight distribution can also
lead to incorrect diagnosis of handling problems at the track. For Tonykarts, the following weight distributions are
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