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22 Feb 2004, 23:49 (Ref:882279) | #1 | ||
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Starting a new team
After long abstinence form anything "GO FAST" I am contemplating setting up a 2 driver team with my son to compete in our European Superracekart series in Div 1 (2cyl jobs).
Having looked in during last season, and having spoken with several of the Gurus, I am still a bit at a loss of what engine to use.. Yamahas V engine seems to be making a lot of splash and is said to be quite sturdy in the gearbox. Rotax are fast! but seem to be more fragile and spare parts can be difficult to come by. This team will not be an unlimited $$$ affair, but I am not planning to start with other people's scrap, so everything will be brand new for the start. On an Engine the most important considerations on my list are: Reasonable power, good and sturdy gearbox and availability of spare parts. I would hate to pay absolutely outrageous prices charged by some of the Gurus here in Europe. Your suggestions are welcome. :confused: |
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23 Feb 2004, 22:44 (Ref:883348) | #2 | ||
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Rotax engines tend to be very reliable and spare parts certainly here in Britain are very easy to come by. They are very fast too. I don't know much about the Yamahas but from speaking to people in the past they don't seem as reliable as Rotax's
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24 Feb 2004, 10:12 (Ref:883765) | #3 | ||
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Its a shame that the Rotax 256 is not being made anymore because everyone who used and tuned one loved it. The Honda CR250 seems to be the flavour of the moment. I'd have one over the Yamahaha anyway.
Good luck with your new team. |
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