ATLANTIC REGION MOTOR SPORTS

Level: Club
Date: Sept 08, 2010
Location: Speedway 660, Geary, NB
Organizer: FMC

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Roy Pearce · Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 7:06 am Post subject: question time hehe

So where do I get a transponder or do I need one I think I do I dont know lol so I need a checklist for me amd the other 2 guys that are stating karting in moncton we got the karts so yeah
thanks Roy

David Meade · 3rd Gear Joined: 25 Apr 2004 Posts: 223

Yes you need a transponder, this is a good place to start if there are used ones someone shoukld respond.

I think SH in Montreal is the main distributor and you can call Gerald Caseley.

Jeff Martin · Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 10:32 am Post subject:

Roy there is a used one for sale in Dartmouth.
Not sure if he still has it but try: selmadani@gmail.com
If you have any other friends looking to get into karting a co-worker said that he may be selling his kart stuff, chassis, a 5.5, a 6.5 and all gear with spare wheels and tires and transponver for $2000.
A great deal on a clean starter package.
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Roy Pearce · Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 8:51 pm Post subject:

cool thanks Jeff and David but does any one have like a list they have before they go to the track like
kart
suit
helmet
transponder

something like this

jared meade · Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 9:20 pm Post subject:

It is hard to compile an entire itemized list, some people can arrive with a kart and a tool box while others come with spare engines, tires, a whole host of spare parts and bins upon bins of stuff.

The very essentials include:

Kart (with motor/tires bla bla bla...)
transponder (charged)

helmet (Snell 2005 minimum)
race suit (or leathers/denim clothing)
rib vest
gloves
footwear (not necessary race shoes, but something more substantial than sandals)

a wrench set (mostly metric)
a socket set (ditto...metric)
Allan keys (most karts have hex hardware)
and just general tools, hammer, screwdrivers, hack saw, measuring tape

its a good idea to have some spare fluids on hand (oil and brake fluid)
as a beginner you can get by on off the shelf synthetic 5W30, typical DOT3 brake fluid.

the last point that I want to make, firstly keep an eye on www.ckranb.com we hold a new driver race school/orientation every spring that is mandatory before you race. This type of thing is what we cover: what you need, where to get it, how a race day is conducted, safety, kart maintenance, and track time with experienced drivers present for your consultation.
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Jeff Martin · Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 2:35 am Post subject:

air pig
windex
rags
kart stand (princess auto body stand)
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Barry Nickerson · Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 11:33 am Post subject:

a quality air pressure gauge
small gas jug
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emile leblanc · Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2010 12:19 pm Post subject:

And the old $ Rolling Eyes

Jeff Martin · Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2010 1:54 pm Post subject:

Shhhhhhhh Farmer don't scar them off.....haha. Laughing

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Roy Pearce · Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2010 10:08 pm Post subject:

I am already scared................if my wife finds out how much I have spent so far

Jeff Martin · Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2010 10:25 pm Post subject:

Haha, yeah Roy, that will never go away.
Just keep stashing money where she won't find it, like in your toolbox.........hehe.
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Roy Pearce · Posted: Sat Jan 23, 2010 9:14 am Post subject:

Jeff thats easier said then done........lol I swear she can smell my "stash money"

Roy Pearce · Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2010 7:42 am Post subject:

Well got my MOTOR YIPPEE now I am one step closer

Now what class should I run in ????????????????

on a side note you should of seen the LOOK on the wifes face when I brought my kart down stairs in the basement priceless

Robert L. · Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 2:48 am Post subject:

A rule book would be nice too, you should read/understand both parts, not just the tech rules!

Jared's link should be http://www.ckranb.ca/ not .com It has a lot of important information within.. including the two rule books and the Medical Waiver you have to have.

Also check over this, it's the test for new karters, all answers are in the rule book http://www.asncanada.com/2008_Karting_Regulatio...t%20Questions.pdf
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Roy Pearce · Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 7:47 am Post subject:

thanks Robert for the links there and on your other post (where have you been hiding )hehe well I have to say a BIG THANKS to you all everyone I met on this site and at the track EVERYONE HAS BEEN VERY HELPFUL SO THANKS Been working on the kart all week getting her ready

Barry Nickerson · Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 9:35 am Post subject:

Roy, so which karts did you guys get?

and yes cleaning and detailing them in the basement is great fun. Plus you will learn how they are put together. I always recommend new karters to paint their chassis over the first winter, this way they take it all apart and have to reassemble it. Wink

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Roy Pearce · Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 10:03 am Post subject:

I have a 02 tony I belive with rejeans motor
Chris has a older coyote
and adam has a mbna or what ever there called

I got all the gear just a few odds and ends waiting for a few things my uncle is sending over from the UK hes got some Brakes for me as he has a few karts from when he was racing in paris and england I HATE WAITING lol