THE STRENGTH OF A GLOBAL LEADER. LA FORCE D’UN LEADER MONDIAL
ABOUT SODIKART SODIKART is the world 1st kart manufacturer.
Present on the five continents and 83 countries, Sodikart is now a key player in the karting market
For 30 years, SODIKART has built its reputation
offering a unique range of products and services :
on an audacious development strategy, exclusive innovations supported by numerous patents and
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Rental karts «SODI Rental»
a constant pursuit of excellence in serving its
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Racing karts «SODI Racing»
customers.
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Specialized shops and webstore «ITAKAshop»
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Organization and promotion of kart events «3MK Events»
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Full range of accessories (Tekneex) and Equipments (Box’s)
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Photo by Massimo Bregani
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SODI RENTAL SODIKART is the exclusive manufacturer of the
Different levels of equipments are available in the
SODI chassis. Our karts are all designed and
range: : «Junior», «Premium», «Prestige», «Perfor-
produced according to very strict criteria. Each
mance», «Ekokart» and «Special». Each meets a
kart benefits from an individual quality follow-
specific requirement with the same concern for
up (identification card), from its production to
quality, security and unique operational perfor-
its delivery and all along its service life.
mances. “Sodi Rental” karts can be gas, electric or LPG powered, and offer to all high-standard
Our production methods inspired by the auto-
professionals equipment which is unequalled on
motive industry guarantee our clients a unique
the market.
unequalled level of quality and reliability on the market. With more than 1,300 tracks (indoor and outdoor) in the world, “Sodi Rental” karts enjoy an outstanding reputation and have been considered as the best rental karts in the world for many years.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TECHNOLOGIES P10/11 LR5
JUNIOR P12/13
GT4R
PREMIUM P14/15
GT5R
PREMIUM P16/17
RX8
PRESTIGE P20/21
RT8
PRESTIGE P22/23
RX250
PERFORMANCE P24/25
GTMAX
PERFORMANCE P26/27
LRX
EKOKART - JUNIOR ELECTRIC
P30/31
RTX
EKOKART - ELECTRIC
P32/33
2DRIVE
SPECIAL P34/35
MAJOR OPTIONS
P36
POWER DRIVE P37
Photo by Massimo Bregani
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TECHNOLOGIES
PROLINE
PROSLIDE
HEAD SYSTEM - Absorption Device
Loss of control and leaving the road are frequent in leisure karting, generating impacts against track protective barriers or another kart.
Sodikart also offers a “PROSLIDE” patented all round plastic sliding protection. Its special profile contributes to limiting the risks of embedding or overriding in the event of an impact.
In 2009, SODIKART patented the «HEAD System» : a high-energy frontal absorption system.
These frequent impacts can not only cause damage to the kart structure and components, but also present a safety hazard to the driver.
Its main characteristic is located in the sliding side joint between the mobile front part and the fixed side part (connected to the kart). This connection allows relative movement of the front protection compared to the side protection and so permits effective damping of the shock experienced by the driver and by the kart (connection combined with absorbing material and the “HEAD system”).
To reduce the effects, avoid overriding and penetrations and absorb the impact energy, Sodikart has developed a “PROLINE” all round plastic protection. PROLINE comprises a front part, two side parts (particularly protecting the wheels), and a rear part. These different parts making up the «PROLINE» are fixed to the frame through elastic support blocks, so offering flexibility and deformation of the assembly directly influencing the energy absorption capacity.
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Its “OMEGA” fixing system is acting as a damper, also contributing (for side and rear impacts), to increasing the absorption capacity. This fixing system also allows «floating» protection to be obtained around the chassis, which avoids modifying the chassis stiffness, and consequently preserves the kart’s road holding qualities.
This system, fitted with elastic blocks, allows the front part to be considerably pushed in and so permits high reversible energy frontal impact absorption.
EXCLUSIVE FEATURES
Full rear axle covering
Integral bodywork specially designed to cover the hot and rotating parts of the rear part of the kart, considerably reducing any risk of burns or strangling.
The engine cover is insulated protection against the heat released by the engine. It also protects drivers against the risk of burns.
Lock & charge
Safety system blocking any use of the electric kart during recharging of the power supply pack. When the Kart is in the “charge» position and connected to the charger the whole electrical and electronic system switches to the «lock» position and is no longer powered, so that any use or movement of the kart is impossible.
Adjustable seat Patented seat system adjustable on slides allowing the driving position to be improved. Adjustment is a simple manual operation.
Adjustable pedals 2D Patented adjustable pedal mechanism allowing pedals to be adapted to leg lengths and people’s sizes. This ergonomic adjustable pedal offers driving comfort and allows the driver to benefit from optimum sensitivity and efficiency in braking or acceleration action. Adjustment is a simple manual operation.
Adjustable pedals 2D Auto
Integral floor covering
Integral floor covering the petrol tank and steering column, providing perfect protection of the drivers’ legs and offering improved aesthetics. Practical: the bodywork covering the tank is fitted with an opening allowing the fuel level in the tank to be seen quickly and so avoiding any risk of running out of fuel.
Adjustable pedals 1D
Traditionally in karting, the pedal mechanism is fixed and its position is in reality poorly adapted to most users. The “APM - 1D” system allows adjustment of the pedal mechanism depth to adapt the pedals to leg lengths, whatever the size of the driver. Adjustment is a simple manual operation.
Engine integral covering
The APM - 2D “Auto” system benefits from inclined slides with automatic return and allows the pedal mechanism to be adjusted without effort. One press on the adjustment button is sufficient to adapt the pedal mechanism to the driver’s morphology.
Adjustable steering wheel
Height adjustable ergonomic steering wheel to offer drivers an ideal driving position.
Adjustable seat «Easy-fit» Patented seat system adjustable on slides allowing the driving position to be improved. The “EASY FIT” system benefits from an adjustment strap positioned between the driver’s legs for easy adjustment. A single pull on the adjustment strap suffices to adapt the seat to the driver’s morphology.
High capacity tank
Tank designed to offer greater capacity and allow maximum operating time. With 11 litre capacity, constant thickness and an integrated hose passage, this tank increases the time between refuelling and reduces the risk of failure.
Weights box
The majority of drivers should be able to benefit from maximum fairness despite differences in morphology and weight. To do this, on the majority of its karts, Sodikart offers weight boxes allowing additional weight to be “taken on board” on the karts and so give uniform balancing of the whole fleet of karts/drivers. This action allows performance “smoothing” and perfect race fairness. Each weight box is fitted with a safety cover with opening locking system.
Fast clips braking system
The “EASYFAST CLIPS BRAKING SYSTEM» has the objective of reducing the time to change brake disks and easing this operation. With this system the operation can be done in a few seconds.
Nylon rods concept
Sodikart is the first manufacturer to have developed and used flexible nylon steering rods. This strong flexible material allows the mechanical characteristics that are useful for steering to be retained whilst offering the ability to deform in case of impact.
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ESPECIALLY FOR YOUNG DRIVER
SAFETY
Sodikart has developed the new SODI LR5, a kart designed exclusively for young drivers.
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A strikingly good looking kart, its renowned reliability and high level of safety make this the
ERGONOMY
preferred kart for track operators who understand the importance and responsibility of supervising
Adjustable seat ÂŤEasy-fitÂť
children and young teenagers. With adjustable
Adjustable pedals 1D
bucket seat, adjustable pedals and adjustable steering wheel height, the LR5 can be transformed
to provide the ideal driving position to suit virtually
Adjustable steering wheel
Adjustable seat & steering wheel
every young driver. PRACTICAL
TECHNOLOGIES
Fast clips braking system
Nylon rods concept Weights box *
* Extra option
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Safe & ergonomic position
SODI LR5
JUNIOR
Available in Yellow / Orange
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GREAT VALUE
SAFETY
With its new design and its very low operating costs and ease of maintenance, the new GT4R
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offers exceptional value for money. It is also the first kart of the range to offer the
ERGONOMY
“HEAD system�, a patented high energy absorption system which offers levels of safety and durability
to impact that had been previously unachievable
Adjustable seat*
in rental karts. PRACTICAL
TECHNOLOGIES
Fast clips braking system
Nylon rods concept
Engine integral covering
Weights box*
* Extra option
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Simple & reliable pedal mechanism + Nylon rods concept
SODI GT4R
PREMIUM
Available in Orange / Yellow Available in Blue / Magenta
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THE QUIET SUCCESS
SAFETY
An enhanced version of the GT4R, the new SODI GT5R features a fully enclosed fuel tank,
providing further comfort and protection for the
patented fully adjustable pedal system, allowing
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drivers legs. In addition the GT5R is equipped with Sodi’s
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ERGONOMY
adjustment to suit individual drivers in ultra-quick
time. The SODI GT5R features add up to create an exceptional kart.
TECHNOLOGIES
Adjustable seat*
Adjustable pedals 2D
Adjustable pedals 2D
PRACTICAL
Fast clips braking system
Nylon rods concept
Weights box*
High capacity tank
* Extra option
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Weighs box*
SODI GT5R
PREMIUM
Available in Orange / Yellow Available in Blue / Magenta
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SODI W SERIES Since 2009, SODIKART has organized the SWS
More than 500 new participants each month; the
(SODI W SERIES), the 1st International Leisure
SWS are the most important event in recreational
Ranking for Kart Racing.
karting in the world!
The goal is to unite many different rankings the
www.sodiwseries.com
best “recreational� drivers in the world, by country or by SWS tracks. The SWS races are organized only on the partner tracks fitted with the Sodi Rental chassis. Every year, the best drivers can attempt to qualify for the SWS World Grand Final organized by Sodikart on prestigious track.
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EASY & EFFICIENT
SAFETY
An enhanced version of the famous RX7, the SODI RX8 paves the way of a new generation of
rental karts.
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Integral floor covering
Thanks to a new design and major technological innovations (Proslide, H.E.A.D. system, Adjustable Seat, Adjustable pedals mechanism...), the
ERGONOMY
SODI RX8 is extraordinarily affordable due to its
cheapest maintenance fees and its renowned reliability. It offers an excellent value for quality /
Adjustable pedals 2D
reliability / design / cost of operation. The RX8 is simply beautiful, safe, easy to use and reliable.
Adjustable seat* Engine integral covering
PRACTICAL
TECHNOLOGIES
Fast clips braking system
Nylon rods concept
Weights box*
High capacity tank
* Extra option
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Patented adjustable pedal mechanism
SODI RX8
PRESTIGE
Available in Blue / Orange Available in Yellow / Red
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THE NEW BENCHMARK
SAFETY
the launch of the SODI RT8 marks another breakthrough in the Rental Kart industry.
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Integral floor covering
Boasting an ultra-modern and quite exceptional design, the RT8 features the latest technology stemming from 30 years of unrivaled experience on the part of Sodikart’s Research and Development
ERGONOMY
department. With its patented integral sliding
protection system, its unique adjustable seats and pedals, universal joint steering and many other
Adjustable seat
Adjustable pedals 2D
innovations, the SODI RT8 offers satisfaction both
Ultra modern and quite exceptional design
on the track for its perfect handling as well as for its extremely economical operating conditions.
PRACTICAL
TECHNOLOGIES
Fast clips braking system
Nylon rods concept
Weights box
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High capacity tank
New weights box
SODI RT8
PRESTIGE
Available in Red / Blue
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HIGH QUALITY PERFORMANCE
SAFETY
The Sodi RX 250 brings an exciting new dimension to karting and paves the way for the
most demanding drivers to experience genuine
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Integral floor covering
kart sport dynamics while still incorporating high safety levels. The remarkable RX250 kart is the outcome of
ERGONOMY
extensive chassis research coupled with the
ultra-modern and powerful Sodi 250cc, 4-stroke fuel injected engine. Exhilarating to drive yet
Adjustable seat
Adjustable pedals 2D
surprisingly easy to handle, the RX 250 is a
Sodi 250cc, 4-stroke fuel injected engine
sensational driving experience. PRACTICAL
TECHNOLOGIES
Fast clips braking system
Nylon rods concept
Weights box
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High capacity tank
Modern full rear axle covering
SODI RX250
PERFORMANCE
Available in Orange
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RACING KART SENSATIONS
SAFETY
The SODI GTMAX was developed to deliver a rental kart with a real racing kart experience.
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Boasting the best GT4 strengths (high energy absorption HEAD SYSTEM, ease of use and low
ERGONOMY
maintenance), the SODI GTMAX is sure to be recognised as a hero machine on the track. While
providing a high level of safety, the GTMAX delivers
Adjustable seat
exceptional performance yet with a reliability level required for the market.
PRACTICAL
TECHNOLOGIES
Fast clips braking system
Nylon rods concept
2-stroke ROTAX engine
Weights box*
* Extra option
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Weights box
SODI GTMAX
PERFORMANCE
Available in Red / Grey
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Created in 1991, ITAKAshop is the brand for the distribution of Accessories and Equipment developed by SODIKART for professionals and individuals. With its new modernized logo, its new 172 pages catalog and its internet site which has undergone a complete makeover, ITAKAshop is present on international markets and now aims at dual development via its Internet site (ITAKAshop.com, 1st Site for kart online sales in Europe) and the ITAKAshop stores.
ITAKAshop distributes major accessory and equipment brands, namely : AIM, ALFANO, ALPINESTARS, ARAI, BELL, BOSCH, BOX’S, BRIDGESTONE, CASTOR, CHENG SHIN, DELL’ORTO, DENSO, DID, DOUGLAS WHEEL, DRIV’UP, DUNLOP, DURO, ELF, FREELINE, HONDA, IAME, IBEA, KARTCARE, KARTLUB, KENNOL, KG, LEXOIL, LOCTITE, MAXXIS, MGS, MIKUNI, MOTUL, NEW LINE, NGK, NOX, PARILLA, RK, SHELL, SILKOLENE, SKF, SODI, SPARCO, ROTAX, TEKNEEX, TILLETT, TILLOTSON, TM, VEGA, WD 40, WYNN’S… www. itakashop.com
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ELECTRIC KART FOR YOUNG DRIVERS
SAFETY
Born of the combination of Sodi’s LR5 and the RTX, a new electric kart equipped with «ENGEC»
electric technology, the Sodi LRX is specifically
designed for young drivers. Safe, ergonomic and offering ease of control, the
Full rear axle covering Engine integral covering Lock & charge
ERGONOMY
LRX is sure to become the new benchmark of electric karts for younger drivers.
Adjustable seat «Easy-fit»
Adjustable pedals 1D
TECHNOLOGIES
Adjustable steering wheel
Ultra modern design - ENGEC electric technology
PRACTICAL
Fast clips braking system
Nylon rods concept Weights box*
* Extra option
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Anti gas brake system
SODI LRX
EKOKART / JUNIOR ELECTRIC
Available in Blue / Yellow
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100% ELECTRIC DRIVING EXPERIENCE
SAFETY
SODIKART has partnered with specialized electrical industry leaders to develop an entirely
new generation of electric rental karts.
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Integral floor covering
The RTX is powerful, ergonomic, safe and
Lock & charge
environmentally friendly. Its ENGEC engine is not just “off the shelf”, but has been specifically designed for karting, opening new horizons for the
ERGONOMY
world of karting. Adjustable seat «Easy-fit»
100% adjustable driving position
Adjustable pedals 2D Auto
TECHNOLOGIES
Adjustable steering wheel*
PRACTICAL
Fast clips braking system
Nylon rods concept Weights box*
* Extra option
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high-performance chassis
SODI RTX
EKOKART / ELECTRIC
Available in Blue / black
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EVERY ONE CAN EXPERIENCE KARTING
SAFETY
With the belief that everyone should be able to experience the enjoyment of karting, Sodikart
has developed the new two-seater kart, the
safety or to enable children or disabled people to
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2Drive. Ideal for teaching driving techniques, road
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ERGONOMY
experience the sensations of karting, the 2Drive
Adjustable pedals 1D
has a unique and patented system which allows the option of the passengers steering wheel to be
either static or dynamic. Naturally the 2Drive has
Adjustable steering wheel
Passenger static or dynamic steering wheel
the latest technology, stemming from 30 years of unrivaled experience on the part of Sodikart’s Research and Development department (HEAD System, Pro-Slide Absorber ...).
TECHNOLOGIES
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PRACTICAL
Fast clips braking system
Nylon rods concept
Safe position
SODI 2DRIVE
SPECIAL
Available in Blue / Red
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MAJOR OPTIONS LR5
GT4R
GT5R
RX8
RT8
Roll bar/ safety belt
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l
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Remote control
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Brake gas kit
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l
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P
P
P
Padded seat
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l
l
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l
l
l
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l
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Adjustable seat
P
l
l
l
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P
P
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P
Adjustable steering wheel
P
l
P
Ice version
RX250
GTMAX
RTX
LRX
2Drive
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P
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Brake LED light
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Weight box
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l
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P
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Ultra silent version
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Front LED light
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Hour meter
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Sodi Kit stickers
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2nd steering wheel drive
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P
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Extra options P
Standard equipment
POWER DRIVE LR5 HONDA GX 160cc
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HONDA GX 200cc
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GT4
GT5
RT8
RT8
RX250
GTMAX
RTX
LRX
2Drive
l
l
l
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HONDA GX 270cc
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l
l
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HONDA GX 390cc
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l
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HONDA GX 270cc GPL
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HONDA GX 390cc GPL
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SA 250 cc (11 to 28hp)
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ROTAX 21hp
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ROTAX 28hp
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ENGEC
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SODI Karts conform to the European directive «Machines» 2006/42 and meet the requirements of the following reference documents: • The NFS52-002 standard. • «Technical and safety Karting rules. FFSA». • «Recommendations from the CIK-FIA for Karting Leisure». All the SODI Karts are delivered completely assembled.
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AFTER SALES SERVICE We attach particular importance to our after sales service : we want to satisfy our customers at a time of buying but also during supervision or maintenance of their karts. Wishing to offer the best possible service to its customers, Sodikart has qualified teams providing both quality listening, specific advice and real follow-up.
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Parc d’Activités des Hauts de Couëron - 44220 COUËRON - FRANCE Tél. (33) 02 40 38 26 20 - Fax. (33) 02 40 38 26 21 - sodikart.com - sodikart@sodikart.com