2015 IGNITE K3 SET-UP
BASELINE SET-UP INFORMATION FOR THE IGNITE K3
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SEAT STYLE AND POSITIONING
HORIZONTAL ALIGNMENT
In most cases, to offset both the weight and position of the engine, you will want to
measure the right side lip of the seat a quarter inch longer to the front axle than the ‘B’
measurement shown.
VERTICAL ALIGNMENT
A driver with average body mass will want their seat mounted around 0.25” below the
chassis frame rails. If a driver’s body mass is less than average, raise the seat in 0.25”
increments accordingly.
SEAT STIFFNESS
The rigidity of a seat can play a big part in the overall handling of the kart. A general
rule of thumb is: stiffer kart and stiffer tires require a stiffer seat, softer kart and softer
tires require a softer seat. A softer seat will generally increase the amount of wheel lift
through the corner and decrease the amount of lag on the exit of the corner.
DRIVER HEIGHT
A
B
C
4’ 9” – 4’ 11”
9.25”
22.75”
58
o
5’ 0” – 5’ 2”
9.00”
23.25”
57
o
5’ 3” – 5’ 7”
8.50”
23.75”
56
o
5’ 8” – 5’ 10”
8.25”
24.50”
55
o
5’ 11” +
8.00”
25.00”
54
o
NOTE: Sizes are based on the G-Seat ES1 shell
seat. Measurements may vary up to .5” when
using other seat styles or manufacturers.
