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Title: Start gate build advice
Post by: saturn on November 28, 2010, 09:38 PM

Hi

Can anyone help with some advice on building a single start gate.

I am not worried about the welding and ramp design.

I am interested in the electrics - lights, count down and what ram to use.

Thanks

Title: Re: Start gate build advice
Post by: Peter J on November 28, 2010, 09:50 PM

I looked at making one a couple of years back.....air rams ain't cheap (even from local suppliers)

Have a look at

http://www.progate.net/1.html

http://www.startgatepro.com/

 :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Start gate build advice
Post by: dan-dare on November 28, 2010, 10:05 PM

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y31/dan-dare/Chesterfield5.jpg)

Title: Re: Start gate build advice
Post by: saturn on December 04, 2010, 09:49 PM

Thanks for the info.

I have been doing a quick search and http://www.get-a-gatecustombmxgates.com/4inch_atlas_cylinder.htm use Parker Cylinders. These are available and quite cheap from other suppliers.

Can I use these? If so what do I need to do and what parts do I need to operate the gate? has anyone got drawings or photos?

Thanks Matt

Title: Re: Start gate build advice
Post by: monkian on December 04, 2010, 10:20 PM

Looks like dangerous business: http://www.myspace.com/video/vid/8156558
This guy did a pretty good job: