G-RELL
FULLY DIPPED LS
Since the most viewed post around here lately is the understanding of God... I thought Id share this summers project. I'll update from time to time, and get some advice from those interested (your free to ignore otherwise)....
Scope:
the idea was to find a kart for my sons 12th birthday. To A.) be a cool gift... B.) teach him how everything works / start learning some simple mechanical systems.... We wanted something solid, w/ a good motor, and had suspension. The rest not to worried about, as we will R&R as we learn and upgrade.
Came across this:
Mid 2000's Tomberlin Crossfire 150
I believe its their "first gen" base model
Owner/kid's CL ad was a little deceiving, but again... the more wrong, means the more he'll learn.
Frame = great, no rust (Just paint weathered)
Engine = Howhitt 150cc (GY6) Runs, strong compression, carb gummy....its w/ a small engine guy getting a once over (I wanted his opinion...Jedi of small engines)
Brakes = work, but will be R&R
Electrical = works, but butchered... will need to reverse everything thats been done
Suspension/ tires = works, but will need upgrading
Again,
Goal 1, have him learn what he can, and us have some fun building this summer
Goal 2, build something cool
Not too worried on costs that go into it (only investment im concerned with is his fun, and learning). I certainly could spend less buying something new and/or faster... but whats the fun in that.
...that said, we'll certainly look for the most cost effective route per "task".
PLAN:
Get engine perfect based of "Engine guys" advice / needs
Strip to frame, look for R&R items
Paint
Upgrades:
Add reverse
upgrade charging
Tires
seats / Harness
lights
brakes
ignition
intake
exhaust
Fun stuff:
Light bars
tail lights / reverse
speakers / headunit
I know Crossfire has newer models with reverse and extras 150R / 150 punisher) ...again, not a concern.
Buggy depot has pretty mych every part for sale, and a lot if kits for upgrades...ITS what LSK should have been!
Once I get it back, we'll strip and paint... and go from there. Goal will be to have it done by July, We have 2 week vacation in Co we might take it to.
If the boy really gets into it, we'll look into a motor swap this winter (400ccish).
I'll list a few plans off as they come up...Open to any ideas, let me know what you think.
1. building a dash... will be upgrading from the 6 pole stator to 11-pole, to run more accessories, thus need a spot to mount switches and hide wires / fuse box... thinking a decent gauge sheet metal bent and shaped will work on its existing spot..
2. paint.
Thinking sand, self etching primer, and shaker can paint (not sure what brand will be toughest).
Scope:
the idea was to find a kart for my sons 12th birthday. To A.) be a cool gift... B.) teach him how everything works / start learning some simple mechanical systems.... We wanted something solid, w/ a good motor, and had suspension. The rest not to worried about, as we will R&R as we learn and upgrade.
Came across this:
Mid 2000's Tomberlin Crossfire 150
I believe its their "first gen" base model
Owner/kid's CL ad was a little deceiving, but again... the more wrong, means the more he'll learn.
Frame = great, no rust (Just paint weathered)
Engine = Howhitt 150cc (GY6) Runs, strong compression, carb gummy....its w/ a small engine guy getting a once over (I wanted his opinion...Jedi of small engines)
Brakes = work, but will be R&R
Electrical = works, but butchered... will need to reverse everything thats been done
Suspension/ tires = works, but will need upgrading
Again,
Goal 1, have him learn what he can, and us have some fun building this summer
Goal 2, build something cool
Not too worried on costs that go into it (only investment im concerned with is his fun, and learning). I certainly could spend less buying something new and/or faster... but whats the fun in that.
...that said, we'll certainly look for the most cost effective route per "task".
PLAN:
Get engine perfect based of "Engine guys" advice / needs
Strip to frame, look for R&R items
Paint
Upgrades:
Add reverse
upgrade charging
Tires
seats / Harness
lights
brakes
ignition
intake
exhaust
Fun stuff:
Light bars
tail lights / reverse
speakers / headunit
I know Crossfire has newer models with reverse and extras 150R / 150 punisher) ...again, not a concern.
Buggy depot has pretty mych every part for sale, and a lot if kits for upgrades...ITS what LSK should have been!
Once I get it back, we'll strip and paint... and go from there. Goal will be to have it done by July, We have 2 week vacation in Co we might take it to.
If the boy really gets into it, we'll look into a motor swap this winter (400ccish).
I'll list a few plans off as they come up...Open to any ideas, let me know what you think.
1. building a dash... will be upgrading from the 6 pole stator to 11-pole, to run more accessories, thus need a spot to mount switches and hide wires / fuse box... thinking a decent gauge sheet metal bent and shaped will work on its existing spot..
2. paint.
Thinking sand, self etching primer, and shaker can paint (not sure what brand will be toughest).
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