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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Slows2k
Many ways to weld aluminum, filler rod and shielding gas selection come into play,
TIG welding was/is always my favorite but a decent GMAW setup is fun and can produce very nice welds as well.
Old Apr 11, 2013 | 04:15 AM
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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by jordanksartell
Originally Posted by Slows2k' timestamp='1365647502' post='22466071
Many ways to weld aluminum, filler rod and shielding gas selection come into play,
TIG welding was/is always my favorite but a decent GMAW setup is fun and can produce very nice welds as well.
Not a f@#king clue what you guys are talking about. However, my excel skills will pwn! LOL
Old Apr 11, 2013 | 07:16 AM
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Count me in on some karting action when I'm in town. I worked at RocketTown a couple of years ago teaching kids how to race karts and it was a blast! I know there's definitely interest in karting around Nashville with some plans for a karting club opening in Smyrna (IIRC), but it's going to be very expensive for a membership. I might be able to get in touch with the guy opening it, I spoke with him a bunch at the after-hours RocketTown kart meet.

I too have plans for an indoor track in Nashville within the next few years after graduating, so no one go anywhere!
Old Apr 11, 2013 | 08:46 AM
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I'd still love to do that too!

Would be awesome to have a "Karting Series" with points etc, with races every week or every two weeks.
Old Apr 11, 2013 | 09:57 AM
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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by jordanksartell
Originally Posted by Dereklsept' timestamp='1365645060' post='22465994
[quote name='Slows2k' timestamp='1365644571' post='22465974']
If it has to be welded, you need to know if the frame is steel or aluminum. See if a magnet sticks.
^wut he said....you take a mig welder to aluminum you wont be happy with results...

Uhhhhh MIG welding is a very common method for welding aluminum. You just have to be using aluminum wire and 100% Argon. If you were to try and take a MIG welder setup for Mild Steel with solid wire and a 80/20 Argon mix, yes you will definitely NOT be happy with the results.
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Lol yeah i know....i used to do a little welding way back when at Lee Company....most people dont go into all that and just borrow a mig welder with copper in it and go at it....plus with tig i've always been able to get a cleaner weld on small parts


Old Apr 12, 2013 | 02:28 AM
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There is supposed to be a few at Twin Fountains this weekend, saturday I think, for test and tune. The following weekend is the first race. I'm at Roebling Road Raceway this weekend but will be checking out the other date and open house.
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Old Apr 12, 2013 | 07:40 AM
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