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Re: How much will 5kg slow me down?
Posted by 'HC64' on 19 Nov 2009 @ 10:24


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HC64
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running underweight isnt always faster, karts are designed to run at their optimum weight, so if you are too light, you dont get the grip in the corners, yes you will be quick in a straight line, but slower thro the corners.

we tested a new kart rescently and my son was having to lift off on corners he was usually flat out thro....no grip because the kart was too light.

as Michael says, you might find you are quicker with the weight added.

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How much will 5kg slow me down?  by 'gez65'   (18 Nov 2009 @ 22:04)
Re: How much will 5kg slow me down?  by 'Aquila'   (18 Nov 2009 @ 23:08)
Re: How much will 5kg slow me down?  by 'michaelg36'   (18 Nov 2009 @ 23:26)
Re: How much will 5kg slow me down?  by 'HC64'  << You are here!
Re: How much will 5kg slow me down?  by 'BanzaiBoy'   (19 Nov 2009 @ 21:17)
Re: How much will 5kg slow me down?  by 'QuickOldTimer'   (19 Nov 2009 @ 21:52)
Re: How much will 5kg slow me down?  by 'Smith43'   (19 Nov 2009 @ 23:24)
Re: How much will 5kg slow me down?  by 'rawlinson'   (19 Nov 2009 @ 23:29)
Re: How much will 5kg slow me down?  by 'NJB'   (20 Nov 2009 @ 9:44)
Re: How much will 5kg slow me down?  by 'pratty'   (20 Nov 2009 @ 18:05)
Re: How much will 5kg slow me down?  by 'BanzaiBoy'   (20 Nov 2009 @ 21:45)
Re: How much will 5kg slow me down?  by 'RobF1'   (21 Nov 2009 @ 7:11)
Re: How much will 5kg slow me down?  by 'Aquila'   (21 Nov 2009 @ 13:05)
Re: How much will 5kg slow me down?  by 'BanzaiBoy'   (22 Nov 2009 @ 17:00)
Re: How much will 5kg slow me down?  by 'Inter61'   (22 Nov 2009 @ 20:23)

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