Recent content by Ratchet81

I don't have good pics showing the process, but this guy's site shows the same method I used--with photos to prove the end result isn't junk: http://microship.com/cardboard-core-composite-fabrication/ I used cardboard to build the body, and then laid epoxy and three layers of thin fiberglass...

Thanks for that information! I was wondering about the amperage; I'm going to consider higher voltage as you suggested. I was thinking 24v because that's what I'd seen talked about with power wheels "upgrades" that people had done, and I'm not sure how much room I have for batteries on this...

Hey, all, I'm completely new to the world of go kart building, and I have a project that I decided to take in that direction. I'm currently leaning toward going electric, but I know very little about how to properly go about building an electric go kart. First, a little bit of background to...

Thanks, guys! I'm in the Utica/Rome area. As far as the build-off, I'm not sure if I'll get that far by December. Depends on parts cost, making things fit, and finding the time around family life to get everything assembled. I'm also making a fiberglass body, which is taking much longer...

I'm new here, and new to go kart building. I've been looking around the site, and I think I've found the right place for the information I'll need! I'm currently planning my first build, but I'm really not sure what parts I'm going to need. It's going to be a 24V setup with a live axle, with...