I purchased a spiderbox last week for my boys. I can't leave well enough alone. I tend to take everything apart any put it back to my satisfaction. Being my first kart, I wanted to keep track of my build. Here are the details that I know of.
The guy I purchased it from bought it and did a few upgrades. He was asking $400. I got it down to $250. The engine would turn over just fine but he could not get it to start. That's how I got it down from $400 to $250.
Here is what it looked like when I got it home.
This is what he added.
New carb with oversized jets
New racing Cdi
New plug and coil wire
New spindles and tie rod ends
It has no air filter and he drilled out the muffler (why?).
It is missing a crossbar on the brush guard
I drained the oil and gear box fluid. The oil was dark but fine. The gear box fluid was a bit milky.
Here are my plans for now.
Replace rear tires. (Done)
Order new cooling shrouds
Order Uni filter
Order new electrical box and cover
Order new muffler
Order new rack and pinion boots
This will be a project for me and my boys to do.
If you see anything you would add or change, please let me know.