First Go Cart Drive

[jakester888]

I know I keep posting but can't help it. 3 years of build up for me.

This is the longest I've had the engine running. I smelled a sweet burning as I pulled it into the garage. Hopefully this is just the new gaskets settling in. But hey, it works! Power steering is fine, brakes are fine. Engine still runs a bit choppy especially under hard acceleration. But that's a problem for another day. For now, I'm enjoying this small victory of a drive around the neighborhood.


http://youtu.be/xIpw-zCcZlw

[Scud67]

Nice! Congrats!

[CraigS]

Hey the first time that huge bunch of parts you put together into a car runs down the road is huge! Congratulations!!

[jakester888]

2nd Vid from inside the car.


http://youtu.be/xtVSVOPmuc4

[jakester888]

3rd Vid pulling up the driveway.


http://youtu.be/KpcYHlGeY5U

[AZPete]

Congrats! Any go-cart drive without flames or a tow strap is a success. It's great feeling to move, turn and stop.

[Tocoti]

Thanks for the video!

[carlewms]

Congratulations on getting thru this stage. Thanks for posting the inspirational videos.

Carl

[Jeff Kleiner]

Good for you Jakester!

Jeff

[WIS89]

Awesome! I can tell you are very excited, and you should be.

Congratulations on a great milestone.

Regards,

Steve

[skullandbones]

That was pretty fast. I thought there might be a slight delay between "Air Kart" and Go Kart". Evidently you became inspired and motivated! Now your wife won't be able to keep you out of the thing!

Good luck,

WEK.

[Gumball]

Absolutely awesome!!! Good job on getting to this milestone. Loved the "chase-cam" video, too. Things like this serve as a great inspiration to other builders and wannabes, so thanks for posting.

[jakester888]

Thanks all. I can see the finish line now.