Which is the Best Shifter Chassis to buy and why?

Derek Lodato

Hey everyone,

I am working on purchasing my first shifter chassis and I have been getting many opinions. I was initially looking at GP chassis but I hear I should look at a different chassis now based on other opinions.

I was initially looking at GP8 or GP10 shifter 32mm chassis with Steel brakes

CRG is in the ryunning but I now hear that I should look at OTK 30mm chassis now (FA, TONY etc)

My driving style is aggressive but not sloppy.... I weigh in at 190 so I thought to rule out the 30mm from some.. others say its fine.

I want to hear your thoughts and why you would choose your suggested chassis.

Thank you in advance

joseph hollinger · Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2012 8:52 pm Post subject:

Buy the chassis that has the best support in the area you race. Go to local races hook up with a local shop. Do whatever they tell you.
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Bill Schmidt · Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2012 8:53 pm Post subject:

I would look at AMV. It is made in Italy and $1000 cheaper than the big 3.
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Howie Idelson · Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2012 10:09 pm Post subject:

It's like asking which is the best racing bicycle to buy? There's no concrete answer. Most everyone will recommend the chassis they drive or sell. The key is, Like a racing bicycle, you still need to pedal fastest to win. The bike won't do your job. Same with the kart - they're all good. There's not much difference between the top line chassis. Any good driver who knows how to set up a chassis will be competitive. Your job will be to buy a kart and make yourself competitive through experience. In other words, It 'aint about the chassis.
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Jim McMahon · Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2012 7:41 am Post subject:

Find out what chassis seem to work well and or are supported at the series/track you run. From that list, pick your favorite color or whatever you can get the best overall deal on.
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Spencer Uzri · Joined: 18 Apr 2006 Posts: 798

Not sure what anyone might have said to steer you away from it, but I run a GP8 & it's a solid chassis. 32/32 tubing, VEN05 steel brakes...

I tend to think local support is a little more critical for the engine than the chassis, mainly because parts can be readily had online; bolts & fasteners are pretty std & available at local hardware shops (seat washers being the exception). No one sells GP where I'm at, but GP components are CRG mfg, so it's easy enough to find parts when I need them.

By contrast, tuning/rebuilding is a little more involved & requires specific tools, parts, & knowledge.

joseph hollinger · Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2012 3:02 pm Post subject:

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Derek Lodato · Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2012 12:50 pm Post subject:

Thanks for all of your replies....

I am more now looking towards a GP10 or GP11

Does anyone have experience with either of the chassis mentioned above?

Which do you prefer and why is one better over the other?

The GP10 is 32mm and GP11 is a 30mm shifter chassis

I'm trying to figure this out ... I am 190lbs and heard the 32mm is better but others say it doesn't matter ... just trying to get the real deal truth here.

Also and probably one of the bigger questions... How much should I budget in for a good used roller chassis?

Thanks in advance for your information

joseph hollinger · Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2012 1:08 pm Post subject:

In general, I'm going to guess that you're probably not going to see a lot of Gp11's for sale. 10's are far more common and you can get a good one for between $3k and $4k.
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Ryan Leger · Joined: 19 Jul 2012 Posts: 133

I picked up my gp10 and gp11 here in canada for 4000 tpgether i love the chassis it handles great and is very reaponsive either one is a good chassis

Spencer Uzri · Joined: 18 Apr 2006 Posts: 798

You bagged both for $4K? That's one hell of a find. Are they thrashed, or what?

Ryan Leger · Joined: 19 Jul 2012 Posts: 133

Nope they were both straight on the chasis table and both chassis ran fast times at super nats the the gp10 is mint and the gp11 just needed a freash powder coat every part on them was brand new even all the hardware

Ryan Leger · Joined: 19 Jul 2012 Posts: 133

And they both came with new ceramic brakes front and back

joseph hollinger · Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2012 9:22 pm Post subject:

http://www.ekartingnews.com/viewtopic.php?t=117220
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