K1 Speed Carlsbad

NEW SHIFTABLE KARTS IN CARLSBAD!

Track: Carlsbad, CA
Published: 10 Sep 2016
Updated: 16 Oct 2018
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Comments: 19

K1 Speed has the first shiftable, electric karts available in North America! The Carlsbad, CA center, the one that started it all, now has 10 EFD shiftable karts available to adult racers 4’10” and up.

We invite you to come test out these exciting new karts!

KEY EFD KART FEATURES

Automatic and Manual Shifting Options
Paddle Style Shift Levers
Realistic Up and Down Shifting Capabilities
Back-lighted Heads-Up Display screen on F1 style wheel.
“Push to Pass” Boost Button
Reverse Button with Interactive Instructions
Realistic Tachometer with Rev Limiter in Manual Mode
New Limited-Slip Differential for Enhanced Driving Performance
F1 style Projected Sound
6 Programmable Speed Settings

K1 Speed Carlsbad

6212 Corte Del Abeto

Carlsbad , CA 92011

(760) 929-2225

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Mike Riedler 13 Sep 2016

Are these going to be coming to the Chicagoland area?

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1. K1 Speed Team 13 Sep 2016
  
  Eventually all of our locations will offer the shifter karts.
  
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  1. Luis niz to K1 Speed 13 Sep 2016
    
    Do you know how long that will take? And also will this change pricing and certain rules when racing? Thanks.
    
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    1. K1 Speed Team to Luis niz 14 Sep 2016
      
      There is no change in pricing or rules. Visit the Carlsbad center and speak with the manager on duty who can explain all the aspects of the shifter kart.
      
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Aaron Hachmeister 14 Sep 2016

Are these actually any quicker than the regular karts though?

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1. K1 Speed Team 14 Sep 2016
  
  Lap times will depend on the racer but these karts do have better handling from racer feedback. Visit the Carlsbad center and give them a try.
  
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  1. Aarons Hachmeister to K1 Speed 10 Jan 2017
    
    Okay but, like, how does adding a shifting option to the drivetrain make the handling better?
    
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    1. K1 Speed Team to Aarons Hachmeister 11 Jan 2017
      
      There is no more standard differential. It is an integrated limited slip differential unit that performs like any modern sports car does. Also we changed the front end geometry to handle better. Hope you can visit the Carlsbad center soon and try them out.
      
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MR. Awesome 15 Sep 2016

Can you please explain in detail the shifting mechanism. I highly doubt there is a two speed gearbox. Is the lower gear just provide a lower rev limit? Also very interested in the limited slip differential. Every racing kart on planet earth runs a solid axle without a diff. I am curious as to what you are referring to.

Any and all info appreciated! Thanks.

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1. K1 Speed Team 15 Sep 2016
  
  The shifting and gearing is specifically controlled by the onboard computer giving the response and torque at different ranges of RPM simulating gear changes. Up to three gears ratio. Differential is an all new limited slip with same spring and clutch packs that you would find in any performance automotive application. Visit the Carlsbad center and experience it for yourself.
  
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Eric 15 Sep 2016

Those are awesome, shifter karts for everyone!!

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Shawn Howard roton 10 Jul 2017

What are you going to put these in Indiana. they look lots of fun.

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1. K1 Speed Team 10 Jul 2017
  
  Thanks for the comment. We’re looking into putting these karts in centers in the near future.
  
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Jon Katayanagi 4 Jan 2018

Tried the shifter karts while taking the grand kids to Legoland California after Christmas 2017. 1st race was in manual mode and my lap time went up. The next 3 races were in automatic mode and lap times fell about .4 over standard karts. Shifters karts cornered better and I do like them over the standard karts.

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Deshawn Seneviratne 22 Jan 2018

Will these come to austin

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Paul 9 Feb 2020

How to switch from manual to auto? And how to choose between 6 speed settings and does it really changes top speed?

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1. K1 Speed Team 10 Feb 2020
  
  Hey Paul! When you sign up to race, just let our staff know you want to drive our manual shifter karts – that’s all! You’ll use the flappy paddles in the back of the steering wheel to select the gears. It doesn’t change the top speed, but does make the experience more engaging! Hope we’ll see you soon!
  
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Alec 2 Sep 2025

Will auto shifting be the perfect and quickest option? Will they be on the same level as automatic guys or slightly faster?

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1. K1 Speed Team 3 Sep 2025
  
  Hello, Alec! Automatic is precise and quick, but some people still prefer to have full control. Either way you choose, your racing lines, throttle/brake application, and steering inputs are the biggest contributors to a faster lap time over others.
  
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