Restoring the Racing Kart

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Written by John

Chassis sub-team has been busy working to bring our used Tony Kart Extreme 1999 back to operational condition including spec-ing out replacement parts, especially the aging brake system and bearings.  Much work has also gone into having a full CAD model of the go-kart so we can begin designing new parts needed to use an all-electric powertrain.  Veteran member Ankur Das is working with new REVO members to design a lightweight, structural roll cage for the racing kart.  Mason Del Rosario and Sean Karagianes are leading the project team to design and fabricate the mounting of the powertrain and batteries as well as optimizing weight distribution.  Joe Kochevar has been working on an Ackerman steering sketch to optimize the Tony Kart steering configuration.  In the near future, we will be working with Zero Motorcycles’ CAD model of their 2012 XU motorcycle, in particular their batteries and motor, in order to begin design and mounting for each.  Stay posted for updates on this exciting project!