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Title: Give me ideas - Kart trolley
Post by: Khare on 20 January 2012, 20:33
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Go-Kart-three-wheeled-trolley-/220934223986?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Other_Vehicle_Parts_Accessories_ET&hash=item3370b4b872#ht_500wt_1202 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Go-Kart-three-wheeled-trolley-/220934223986?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Other_Vehicle_Parts_Accessories_ET&hash=item3370b4b872#ht_500wt_1202)

Need to buy one like above (well, any kart trolley), however I don't justify paying £50+ for what is 3 wheels and a few metal bars. Can anyone think of a better alternative to wheel my kart around the pits? Something obviously safe and stable with chunky tyres (outside of the pits it's gravel).
Title: Re: Give me ideas - Kart trolley
Post by: Khare on 20 January 2012, 20:33
Oh and it needs to fold/dismantle as I'll need to put it in the back of the golf!
Title: Re: Give me ideas - Kart trolley
Post by: danny_p on 20 January 2012, 20:39
wheelbarrow
Title: Re: Give me ideas - Kart trolley
Post by: mcgee9t2 on 20 January 2012, 20:48
could always build something like this
(http://buggies.builtforfun.co.uk/Images/Trailer/t-no-walls-full.jpg)
not sure how much karts way so may have to make out of metal bars...but could be an idea
Title: Re: Give me ideas - Kart trolley
Post by: Khare on 20 January 2012, 20:51
wheelbarrow

Needs to be reasonably high to work on the kart comfortably. Also it'd slide off when moving it about. Did think about it though.

Kart weights about 85kg, give or take 5kg in fuel.
Title: Re: Give me ideas - Kart trolley
Post by: Seanl on 20 January 2012, 20:54
I had the same thought after getting my rotax a coupl of years ago. In the end it just ended up costing the same for everything I could think to fabricate something similar, to what it would cost for a second hand trolley specifically for karts!  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Give me ideas - Kart trolley
Post by: 01664gti on 20 January 2012, 20:55
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Go-Kart-three-wheeled-trolley-/220934223986?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Other_Vehicle_Parts_Accessories_ET&hash=item3370b4b872#ht_500wt_1202 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Go-Kart-three-wheeled-trolley-/220934223986?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Other_Vehicle_Parts_Accessories_ET&hash=item3370b4b872#ht_500wt_1202)

Does that not just look like and ironing board without the board on lol or failing that a keyboard stand
Title: Re: Give me ideas - Kart trolley
Post by: Khare on 20 January 2012, 20:57
I had the same thought after getting my rotax a coupl of years ago. In the end it just ended up costing the same for everything I could think to fabricate something similar, to what it would cost for a second hand trolley specifically for karts!  :rolleyes:

Yeah I'm afraid that's what it does look like I'll end up doing, but ask here because there might be something obvious/not so obvious that I may have missed out and could be a decent alternative!
Title: Re: Give me ideas - Kart trolley
Post by: mcgee9t2 on 20 January 2012, 20:58
was gonna suggest something like this  (http://www.theonlinecatalog.com/advancedhandling/store/LiftsLiftingEquipment/HYDRAULICELEVATINGCART/)too
cause we have one at work for moving things around and can lift quite alot with it, however there quite expensive as it seems.

tbh unless you build something your self simelar to what you linked up to ebay i cant see you getting anything cheeper, unless you nik one of those trolleys from b+q were they dont have the sides  :D
Title: Re: Give me ideas - Kart trolley
Post by: Mitching on 20 January 2012, 21:00
Modify a cheap golf caddy?
Title: Re: Give me ideas - Kart trolley
Post by: Khare on 20 January 2012, 21:17
was gonna suggest something like this  (http://www.theonlinecatalog.com/advancedhandling/store/LiftsLiftingEquipment/HYDRAULICELEVATINGCART/)too
cause we have one at work for moving things around and can lift quite alot with it, however there quite expensive as it seems.

tbh unless you build something your self simelar to what you linked up to ebay i cant see you getting anything cheeper, unless you nik one of those trolleys from b+q were they dont have the sides  :D

That's be good, but again expensive.

Modify a cheap golf caddy?

Don't think they're strong enough to support a kart  :grin:
Title: Re: Give me ideas - Kart trolley
Post by: tweed on 20 January 2012, 22:14
Try www.ukkarting.co.uk I got the same one that you posted. Paid £30 for mine.

And you want big wheels and tyres like that one because, the small ones always get stuck in mud and gravel.
Title: Re: Give me ideas - Kart trolley
Post by: Khare on 20 January 2012, 22:19
Try www.ukkarting.co.uk I got the same one that you posted. Paid £30 for mine.

And you want big wheels and tyres like that one because, the small ones always get stuck in mud and gravel.

Yup I check the market place often but can never seem to find one! And when I do they're all right up north and only collection.
Title: Re: Give me ideas - Kart trolley
Post by: tweed on 20 January 2012, 22:21
Ask anyone selling stuff if they also got a spare Reilly to sell
Title: Re: Give me ideas - Kart trolley
Post by: Khare on 20 January 2012, 22:26
Reilly?
Title: Re: Give me ideas - Kart trolley
Post by: tweed on 21 January 2012, 00:36
Reilly?

That's how I got mine.
Title: Re: Give me ideas - Kart trolley
Post by: Khare on 21 January 2012, 07:11
Reilly?

That's how I got mine.

No, I mean what is reilly? :grin:
Title: Re: Give me ideas - Kart trolley
Post by: tweed on 21 January 2012, 09:34
 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:


I was wondering what the fcuk is he going on about lol

Spare trolly. Blame the stupid auto correct on the iPhone  :grin:
Title: Re: Give me ideas - Kart trolley
Post by: JC on 21 January 2012, 09:53
now if it was me, i would be buying the proper kit, not bodging summat to use.

other wise,

bodged trolley,

whooopsie

dropped kart

= More cash up the sh1tter anyway.  :laugh:


or is that just me.  :huh:
Title: Re: Give me ideas - Kart trolley
Post by: danny_p on 21 January 2012, 10:53
get a race car and drive it round the pits, removes the need for a trolly   so saveing money
Title: Re: Give me ideas - Kart trolley
Post by: tweed on 21 January 2012, 11:14
get a race car and drive it round the pits, removes the need for a trolly   so saveing money

But karts are faster  :tongue:
Title: Re: Give me ideas - Kart trolley
Post by: Jimble on 21 January 2012, 12:02
One on the bay with removeable uprights in Bournemouth, wants £20 delivery but might be worth an offer for collection?
Title: Re: Give me ideas - Kart trolley
Post by: Khare on 21 January 2012, 13:46
One on the bay with removeable uprights in Bournemouth, wants £20 delivery but might be worth an offer for collection?

Post up link mate, will contact seller as I could pick up tonight!
Title: Re: Give me ideas - Kart trolley
Post by: Jimble on 21 January 2012, 15:15
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=250977654756&index=11&nav=SEARCH&nid=72597240989

Might not work as it's off my iphone, just needs a lick of paint..
Title: Re: Give me ideas - Kart trolley
Post by: danny_p on 21 January 2012, 19:11
get a race car and drive it round the pits, removes the need for a trolly   so saveing money

But karts are faster  :tongue:

how fast is kart
Title: Re: Give me ideas - Kart trolley
Post by: tweed on 21 January 2012, 20:28
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jzU6M4qzW4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jzU6M4qzW4)

go to 2.50min this is what I race. and I will go to this track to. Buckmore park.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDgpS4kx88s (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDgpS4kx88s)
Title: Re: Give me ideas - Kart trolley
Post by: Khare on 21 January 2012, 22:07
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=250977654756&index=11&nav=SEARCH&nid=72597240989

Might not work as it's off my iphone, just needs a lick of paint..

Picking it up tomorrow  :smiley: £40  :smiley:
Title: Re: Give me ideas - Kart trolley
Post by: Khare on 21 January 2012, 22:11
And Rotax which is what I'll be racing will hit 70mph on a short straight. It depends on gearing, but it can hit speeds of 80+.
Title: Re: Give me ideas - Kart trolley
Post by: tweed on 21 January 2012, 22:20
and thats in about 3 secounds  :smug:
Title: Re: Give me ideas - Kart trolley
Post by: Jimble on 21 January 2012, 22:45
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=250977654756&index=11&nav=SEARCH&nid=72597240989

Might not work as it's off my iphone, just needs a lick of paint..

Picking it up tomorrow  :smiley: £40  :smiley:

Crackin! :cool:
Title: Re: Give me ideas - Kart trolley
Post by: tweed on 21 January 2012, 22:59
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=250977654756&index=11&nav=SEARCH&nid=72597240989

Might not work as it's off my iphone, just needs a lick of paint..

Picking it up tomorrow  :smiley: £40  :smiley:


That front wheel will get stuck in mud a gravel. Good luck with it

Crackin! :cool:
Title: Re: Give me ideas - Kart trolley
Post by: tweed on 21 January 2012, 23:01
And get some plates on the end of that bar. Your kart will slide off
Title: Re: Give me ideas - Kart trolley
Post by: Khare on 22 January 2012, 10:28
There's no mud at clay. Pits lead straight to either tarmac or gravel.
Title: Re: Give me ideas - Kart trolley
Post by: Khare on 22 January 2012, 10:37
But thinking about it, I am having doubts on that trolley.
Title: Re: Give me ideas - Kart trolley
Post by: Jimble on 22 January 2012, 19:08
Did you bother in the end?
Title: Re: Give me ideas - Kart trolley
Post by: Khare on 23 January 2012, 12:25
Nope  :grin: still got a month or so until I need one, so still time yo look for one I'll be happy with.
Title: Re: Give me ideas - Kart trolley
Post by: AlexMozza on 24 January 2012, 17:47
Prob best to make your own up, to your specs. Put room for some storage on it too :)

I wish they did something like that for an F3 car, pushing them around the with a stupidly big turning circle :o
Title: Re: Give me ideas - Kart trolley
Post by: Khare on 24 January 2012, 17:57
Prob best to make your own up, to your specs. Put room for some storage on it too :)

I wish they did something like that for an F3 car, pushing them around the with a stupidly big turning circle :o

It's called wheel dollys  :wink:

I would make my own, but I haven't got access to a welder, nor do I know anyone with welding skills or a welder.
Title: Re: Give me ideas - Kart trolley
Post by: tweed on 25 January 2012, 18:06
Prob best to make your own up, to your specs. Put room for some storage on it too :)

I wish they did something like that for an F3 car, pushing them around the with a stupidly big turning circle :o

It's called wheel dollys  :wink:

I would make my own, but I haven't got access to a welder, nor do I know anyone with welding skills or a welder.


I have a mig welder and can weld. It cost more to make one than buying a second hand one  :wink:
Title: Re: Give me ideas - Kart trolley
Post by: Khare on 25 January 2012, 20:00
Prob best to make your own up, to your specs. Put room for some storage on it too :)

I wish they did something like that for an F3 car, pushing them around the with a stupidly big turning circle :o

It's called wheel dollys  :wink:

I would make my own, but I haven't got access to a welder, nor do I know anyone with welding skills or a welder.


I have a mig welder and can weld. It cost more to make one than buying a second hand one  :wink:


Well, if you can find a decent base you can always add wheels easily and cheaply  :smiley:
Title: Re: Give me ideas - Kart trolley
Post by: VW BUSH on 25 January 2012, 20:04
Did you not do design at college/Uni?

Design one, buy the material, get forum dude to make it, pick up from forum dude, exchange funds, share a bevy, UK limit 35mg in breath :wink:, drive home, play with kart and stand, market new Khart stand, make millions, remember me when you are loaded.
Title: Re: Give me ideas - Kart trolley
Post by: Khare on 25 January 2012, 20:13
Did you not do design at college/Uni?

Design one, buy the material, get forum dude to make it, pick up from forum dude, exchange funds, share a bevy, UK limit 35mg in breath :wink:, drive home, play with kart and stand, market new Khart stand, make millions, remember me when you are loaded.

Would rather buy one for £40 in that case  :grin:
Title: Re: Give me ideas - Kart trolley
Post by: VW BUSH on 25 January 2012, 22:38
Did you not do design at college/Uni?

Design one, buy the material, get forum dude to make it, pick up from forum dude, exchange funds, share a bevy, UK limit 35mg in breath :wink:, drive home, play with kart and stand, market new Khart stand, make millions, remember me when you are loaded.

Would rather buy one for £40 in that case  :grin:

The yoof of today  :grin: :grin: