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    Budget Go-Kart PDS 2.0

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    The document outlines a group project to design and build a low-budget go kart. The group will source used parts from a mechanic shop and their homes to reduce costs below the $10,000-$20,000 price of traditional go karts. Group members possess skills in welding, mechanics, and art that will allow them to build a functional kart. Performance goals for the kart include a top speed of 30-40 km/h and handling corners at high speeds. The target cost is $5,000-$6,000 and the kart will have a matte black finish. Safety features and maintenance plans are also outlined.

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    Budget Go-Kart PDS 2.0

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    The document outlines a group project to design and build a low-budget go kart. The group will source used parts from a mechanic shop and their homes to reduce costs below the $10,000-$20,000 price of traditional go karts. Group members possess skills in welding, mechanics, and art that will allow them to build a functional kart. Performance goals for the kart include a top speed of 30-40 km/h and handling corners at high speeds. The target cost is $5,000-$6,000 and the kart will have a matte black finish. Safety features and maintenance plans are also outlined.

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    The document outlines a group project to design and build a low-budget go kart. The group will source used parts from a mechanic shop and their homes to reduce costs below the $10,000-$20,000 price of traditional go karts. Group members possess skills in welding, mechanics, and art that will allow them to build a functional kart. Performance goals for the kart include a top speed of 30-40 km/h and handling corners at high speeds. The target cost is $5,000-$6,000 and the kart will have a matte black finish. Safety features and maintenance plans are also outlined.

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    Budget Go-Kart PDS 2.0

    Uploaded by

    Russell Domingo
    The document outlines a group project to design and build a low-budget go kart. The group will source used parts from a mechanic shop and their homes to reduce costs below the $10,000-$20,000 price of traditional go karts. Group members possess skills in welding, mechanics, and art that will allow them to build a functional kart. Performance goals for the kart include a top speed of 30-40 km/h and handling corners at high speeds. The target cost is $5,000-$6,000 and the kart will have a matte black finish. Safety features and maintenance plans are also outlined.

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    BUDGET GO KART

    COURSE: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN


    COURSE CODE: DSGN2010
    GROUP MEMBERS:
    KYLE GONZALES-92860
    CHYNA RAMDEEN-83698
    JESIAH BARTHOLOMEW-92711
    RUSSELL DOMINGO-92480
    Design Brief

    Our group came up with the idea to design a low budget go kart. It will cost less than if you buy your traditional
    go kart that can run you around ten thousand to twenty thousand. For this project, our group will source parts that
    we find laying around a mechanic shop and our homes. Taking this plan into consideration, it will reduce the
    overall cost of the go kart tremendously. In planning, we decided that we needed to source a seat, different
    lengths of steel, a motor, steering wheel and a braking system. Each one of our group members possess a certain
    skill set that also helped influenced our decision to build to go cart. One of us is a skilled welder who would
    ensure that the project is made with the best quality. The rest of the group members are skilled in mechanic work
    and very artistic. All of these attributes will result in a reduction in the cost and a fully functional kart for our
    enjoyment.

    1.0 Performance (e.g. speed, power)

     The top speed should be around 30-40 KM/h.


     The handling of the go kart will be able to take corners at high speed without
    breaking traction.
     It will have wide tires so the power of the go kart can be used effectively

    2.0 Weight and size


     The curb weight should be around 200- 300 lbs
     The length and width of the go kart will approximately be 78 inches long and 52
    inches wide.

    3.0 Target cost


     The target cost will be in between 5-6 thousand
     The target cost may vary because we have most of the parts and material already

    4.0 Appearance, finish


     For this is go kart we are going for a matte black finish
     The colour of the rims will also be black.
     It will have a redox base coat to prevent rusting
    5.0 Ergonomic issues
     The seat in this kart is going to be very light and made of fibre glass material. It is
    going to be attached to the chassis by four points and can be adjusted to the driver’s
    comfort. The seat implemented in our go kart provides a good combination of weight
    reduction and ergonomics.

    6.0 Life expectancy of the product


     Based on the material and prep work of the go kart the redox base coat will increase
    the life expectancy.
     The go kart will be stored in an enclosed location so it won’t get damaged by the
    weather

    7.0 Safety
     The chassis will be reinforced to handle any situation
     A seat belt will be implemented for any sudden stops.
     The cart will not be in use while under maintenance

    8.0 Maintenance that may be available to the product.


     The oil will be changed every 6 months to prevent engine failure
     The brakes will be changed every year
     The tires will be changed every year

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