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PostPosted: Wed May 21, 2008 2:48 pm 
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You'll have to excuse me, I'm a relative newbie to go-carts but I've got a burning question I couldn't figure out.
One of my friends wants to try using a DC motor for his homebuilt go-cart. I first I told him he was crazy, but I started wondering about it since. Does anyone have any experience with this or know where I can find some info?
Thanks a lot in advance


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PostPosted: Wed May 28, 2008 2:05 am 
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here are a couple of links. looks interesting. Lets us know how it goes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-C-jdm6sXNI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xitMWUfeLk

http://www.go-carts-guide.com/electric-go-kart.html

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Hmmm...will it end up being a go-kart or a golf-cart?

There are electric-powered utility karts like the Bad Boy Buggy
http://www.badboybuggies.com/

A really efficient high torque electric motor and high current electronic controller will likely cost more than a new scooter engine. If your buddy can find some good deals it would be a nice stealthy buggy.

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