Manual transmission karts would be amazing!

[Msportvideos]

If PD were to add manual transmission karts to the game it would be so fun! What do you think?

 

[RayRoocroft]

agreed!

 

[CodeRedR51]

I think you create a lot of threads.

 

[Msportvideos]

I think you create a lot of threads.

You have 15,000 replies?

 

[CodeRedR51]

I've been here for 10 years.

Average posts per day = ~4.

 

[Msportvideos]

still alot

 

[lbsf1]

I definately think that Shifter karts should be added. I was really hoping that that is what the 125sp would be.

For those kinda interested there are 2 types of gearbox kart. 125CC and 250cc, the first go about 120mph and the later 160mph. They are beasts, 250s are about the same speed as formula 3 cars. They are serious racing machines.

 

[HaylRayzor]

I was very surprised that the new 125cc kart wasn't a shifter.

I did the bondurant superkart school a while back and those karts are outrageous.

 

[Eric1512]

It would be fun to drift them if they had a manual transmission. And yes I would like that it would make it more fun.

 

[Mac K]

Shifter Karts That would be awesome.

 

[Jason_B]

I definately think that Shifter karts should be added. I was really hoping that that is what the 125sp would be.

For those kinda interested there are 2 types of gearbox kart. 125CC and 250cc, the first go about 120mph and the later 160mph. They are beasts, 250s are about the same speed as formula 3 cars. They are serious racing machines.

The 250 World Super Karts would have qualified 7th or 8th at Laguna Seca for the IMSA race years ago. The only GT1 cars they did not run faster than were the Corvettes. And yes those were the real GT1 cars not today's standard of GT. Eddie Lawson was the pilot.

 

[m8h3r]

I definately think that Shifter karts should be added. I was really hoping that that is what the 125sp would be.

For those kinda interested there are 2 types of gearbox kart. 125CC and 250cc, the first go about 120mph and the later 160mph. They are beasts, 250s are about the same speed as formula 3 cars. They are serious racing machines.

160mph in a go-kart that would be dam scary!!!

 

[HaylRayzor]

160mph in a go-kart that would be dam scary!!!

At the Bondurant school we were limited to 80 due to the short straight, but I can tell you 80mph with your butt 2 inches from the pavement is fast. I braked late for turn 1 and wound up spinning through the cones in the runoff area. Major pucker factor.

 

[Ross]

When have you ever seen a go-kart with manual gears

 

[MOTORTRENDmitch]

I think you create a lot of threads.

It's a good idea regardless

 

[HaylRayzor]

When have you ever seen a go-kart with manual gears

Seen them. Driven them.

Do an internet search for "shifter kart".

 

[1241Penguin]

I think karts don't have a gearbox because it takes up too much room.

 

[squirlybmx]

When have you ever seen a go-kart with manual gears

Not here


Nor here


And most definitely not here

 

[crossup]

Amazing how some people think their opinion overrides reality...I dont know about it so it must not exist. Even more amazing in the internet era when it takes 30 seconds to learn something new.

 

[TankAss95]

It would be fun to drift them if they had a manual transmission. And yes I would like that it would make it more fun.

Actually the Karts are easier to drift in reverse. I tried it online in a drifting lobby full of annoying people.

And multiple gears would be great in the karts, although I don't think you get more than 2 speeds in real life.

 

[CodeRedR51]

And multiple gears would be great in the karts, although I don't think you get more than 2 speeds in real life.

Watch the videos. ^^^

 

[crossup]

FWIW, 250 shifter karts can top 90 HORSEPOWER...UFB
0-60 sub 3 seconds
3 gees on a skid pad
serious beasties
and believe it or not 400 shifter carts exist

 

[Ross]

Oh OK I guess you guys are right. It's just I had never seen a kart with gears before

 

[NEPALII]

I knew these karts were fast(shifter karts) but not this fast 0-60mph in 3 seconds? Top speeds exceeding 130mph

That is insane, wish I could drive one.

 

[Morgoth_666]

I've actually seen a v8 kart somewhere on the internets, but I doubt it could actually be classified as an official go-kart. It was damn cool however.

Shifter karts are among the sweetest things in motorsports. I was among those disappointed and surprised that when PD gave us three new karts one was not among them.

 

[crossup]

The 250 shifter karts on some tracks exceed 180 mph. Thats not a ultimate top speed, thats race gearing which means it has to accelerate to that speed in the distance the track provides. At Bonnieville they go much faster
They would compare with the GT500 class cars in our game

I knew these karts were fast(shifter karts) but not this fast 0-60mph in 3 seconds? Top speeds exceeding 130mph

That is insane, wish I could drive one.

 

[crossup]

FWI, there are single and twin cylinder 250 karts..the twins are the bad boys. Singles top out at around 70 hp and 170 mph, usually less

but this one is for fun- 6 wheels, 600cc, 2 seats:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luEqXohctFg&feature=related

 

[Msportvideos]

When have you ever seen a go-kart with manual gears

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UeKsipl47o

 

[Msportvideos]

It's a good idea regardless

Finally someone agrees with me, i normally just get a load of hate when i suggest something!

 

[squirlybmx]

FWIW, 250 shifter karts can top 90 HORSEPOWER...UFB
0-60 sub 3 seconds
3 gees on a skid pad
serious beasties
and believe it or not 400 shifter carts exist

There are also 1000cc shifter karts, they just are garage builds but definitely will make need some new pants after your run. I'd love to build a gsxr kart, let alone a 125 kart but unfortunately, I missed out on my chance to start racing when my family had sufficient funds to do so. Indoor karts are all I have unil I move out and have a steady career that allows me to drop a few thousand on one.