Recent content by gary

thanks for response, how much out of curiosity would a gas kart be about the same power?

Thanks, i am considering 4 now and after calculating the amps it would use im going to need some good batteries like you said i think, 4 x 12 = 48v 5900/48 = 123A So to last an hour im going to need 4 130Ah batteries? or would it be 4 (130Ah/4 = 32.5Ah) batteries? Last time i looked, theyre...

theres all sorts you would have to take into account to make it street legal, all you mentioned, height, seatbelt, windshield most probably (or a visor), and alot alot more

42VOLT DC 5.9KW 15MINS RATEING 3300RPM WDG SERIES CLASS F Looking to make a go kart that goes about 30-50mph Would the above motor be okay? could i power on 3 12v car batteries? Thanks

hey, thanks I wasn't entirely sure where it was best to go I've read through the stickys but it doesn't really mention much about the technical side for example what size motor you want for what speed or how to work it out thanks

Hey, Im new to this forum and also new to go karting Im an electrical/electronic engineer trainee and I am looking for a little project for myself building a go kart, I'm looking to use an electric motor rather than liquid fueled, would want it to be able to manage with a bit of off road but...