How much camber should a Go Kart have?

About 2mm or 1/2° negative is acceptable.

What does camber do on a go kart?

Camber is the angle at which the tires are set on the kart. If you are looking at the kart from the front, the camber would be the angle at which the tires lean to the sides of the kart. It can either give you more grip in corners, or more straight-line speed, and in some cases, both.

What is a caster pill?

Also known as caster and camber pills. These are used to set up the chassis. They can be used on the top and bottom of your spindle for full adjustability.

How do you make a go kart turn better?

Tips To Make Your Kart Turn Better

  1. #1 Make Necessary Balance Adjustments.
  2. #2 Wheels Camber Is Important.
  3. #3 It’s Important That You Make Ackerman Changes.
  4. #4 Raise the ride height at the back.
  5. #5 Check Also The Pressure Of Your Tires.
  6. Tip-1 Brake Sooner.
  7. Tip-2 Steering Slowly.
  8. Tip-3 Gently Turn The Wheel.

How can I make my kart handle better?

Here are five tips from us to help make your go kart handle better:

  1. Adjusting the Front End (Balance)
  2. Your Ackerman Adjustments Matter.
  3. Check Your Wheels.
  4. Use Higher Rear Ride Height.
  5. Tyre Pressures.

How do you set camber and caster?

Caster measurement requires the wheels to be turned outward on the side you’re doing (when doing the right side, turn the wheel to the right; when doing the left, turn the wheel to the left). With the gauge leveled and positioned for camber measurement on the right front, turn the wheel 20° to the right.

How do I get more grip on my go kart?

Increase castor. This is the most effective way to add grip to the front end. Adding castor will increase the front ends ability to lift that inside rear tire and therefore allow the kart to turn.