knowledge thus far steering: http://blog.kartbuilding.net/2007/07/12/steering-geometry-and-setup-for-go-karts/ we will put the wheels like on the open wheel race cars actually no we will recess the front the engine will be put somewhere in the back the everything will be mounted below the frame modify engine in future engine > v belt 90 degrees > "jackshaft" > 420 chain > wheels assuming 1:1 on the v belt cvt is probably around 3:1 to 1:1 and the chain will be 1:6 so 6:1 - 18:1 probably which is (in the power band) 11 - 32mph assuming stock engine performing slightly above average plan for "a section" belt size