2015 IGNITE K3 SET-UP
BASELINE SET-UP INFORMATION FOR THE IGNITE K3
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TIRE PRESSURES
Tire pressure starting points (set before going on track):
Bridgestone YLB: 10 – 12 PSI
Bridgestone YLC: 12 – 14 PSI
Bridgestone YDS: 25 – 30 PSI
Setting tire pressures for a cold tires is done so the tire can reach maximum
temperature near the last 25% of the race. It is important that you set tire pressures
cold with values that discourage them from becoming too hot during the session.
Using air, each tire should not rise more than 4 PSI during a normal session. We
recommend you check your tires after each session to ensure that they are not
overheating.
PROBLEM: The kart gets better as the race goes on, but by then it’s too late.
SOLUTION: Increase the tire pressures by 1 PSI per session. This will help get the tires
to temperature faster.
PROBLEM: The kart is really good in the first 3 laps, but gets slower from there.
SOLUTION: Decrease the starting tire pressures by 1 PSI per session. Your tires are
getting to temperature too quickly and are likely overheating from there. Decreasing
the starting pressures will allow them to heat slightly slower, making the kart become
progressively better instead of progressively worse.
Cold tire pressures can vary based on ambient temperature. On a cold day, increase
starting tire pressures. On a hot day, decrease starting tire pressures.
