EV-Kart
- Here are the karts I got from Get in Gear in Pine Island
- and whats left after a bit of disassembly
- This is one I had bought for myself to put a V-twin into
- I looked at some motors in the junk pile but they seemed too small
- I found an old GE motor on ebay and even though its bigger than some golf cart motors that will just make it more fun to drive. I had to get rid of the 5/8 and 3/4 axles and switch to a solid 1inch axle. I also upgraded to #40 sprockets and chain. I hope it holds. the #50 stuff is a lot more money
- I got a nice curtis controller to make sure it's reliable
- I had an old dash housing from a 1984 Fiero. the side pods are perfect for switches. I have to go through some old tractor gauge panels and throw in a Futaba NA202MD13AA VFD in the center
- to go with the new axles I chose some tractor hubs and big turf tires
- Here is a kart hub next to the tractor hubs. Big difference between the 3 x 5/16 wheel studs and the big 5 x 7/16 stud setup that the tractor hubs use
- I had this old car amp in the junk pile and it made a perfect heat sink plate for the curtis controller
- It even looks good and matches the frame color
- Next comes the battery box on top of the motor. I have 3 large tractor batteries.
- I am considering wheelie bars due to the size of the motor. either that or I'll just put a plow blade on the front for now.
- I also want to put my old rear tires up front.
- I have a steering rack from a John Deere Gator but with that solid axle and big motor it's gonna be more of a straight line drag racer anyway so who needs smooth steering
I cant wait till the snow melts
Last edited on Wednesday 4 February 2009 10:23:55



