The adjustable steering column support by Parolin Racing Kart has the peculiarity of allowing you to adjust the Ackermann angle in a few seconds by turning only four screws and without having to remove anything. The system also allows you to refine the adjustment of the front geometries with the aim of managing the various bends of the circuit on which you are driving, always using the narrowest possible steering angle. This generates greater smoothness of the kart and less dissipation of engine power.
Before analysing the Parolin Racing Kart system in detail, let's understand what the Ackermann angle is for. The term “Ackermann” refers to the angle created between the front wheels once they are fully steered. This means the front wheels can steer at different angles. Doing so creates a single centre of rotation which coincides with the meeting point between the two axles of the front wheels and the axis of the rear axle.
You can explore this topic further In the TKART article "Everything you need to know about Ackermann's angle in karting".
The column support is a closed box, a solution designed to increase rigidity in this area.
The side holes of the column support allow the fastening of the footrests or the adjustable pedal in three positions.
In the rear part, the box has holes made to lighten it without affecting rigidity.
The column support welded to the chassis has an indicator in the middle to adjust the position of the slide.
The slide is the mobile element of the system. The threaded uniball is screwed to its end where the lower end of the steering column is fastened.
By sliding your finger to the right, we will show you how the Ackermann angle works. In particular, the two different angles of the wheels that are created by turning the steering wheel. In the last steps you can see the variation of the angles, with the same steering, using the Parolin system.
The column support is a closed box, a solution designed to increase rigidity in this area.
The side holes of the column support allow the fastening of the footrests or the adjustable pedal in three positions.
In the rear part, the box has holes made to lighten it without affecting rigidity.
The column support welded to the chassis has an indicator in the middle to adjust the position of the slide.
The slide is the mobile element of the system. The threaded uniball is screwed to its end where the lower end of the steering column is fastened.
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