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Sorry my bad, i meant parallel! This is the motor I have my eye on http://bit.ly/17i2U6z Just two wires, + and - I think i should try one motor and controller, but while building keep in mind i may need to add another to allow room, then if need be get a second lot As for a controller, none...

Motor to axel will be a chain, no? I defiantly want to proceed with an electric build, I have no intent on using a petrol engine. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Also what is/how do i do a shunt mod? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Right, so you saying those motors i chose are crap as i need 2? Or one will work if i overvolt it to 48v and mod the controller? My mother in law has a mobility scooter and it defies physics how such a small machine can haul her rotund *** around! Im not looking for mega acceleration, but i do...

Very good point about the whole runaway kart thing! If using two motors will that mean I need a 1600w controller? Or can one controller with two motors in series work? If not im assuming id have a motor, each with a controller but one twist throttle leading to both. Anyone know what a copper...

Hi Thanks for the quick reply I think I will go for two motors, both on the rear wheel :) Will I NEED a controller for each? Will I NEED a controller at all? Cant you just have an on/off switch (relay) and get all or nothing in terms of power? (Or would i blow something up doing that?) I want...

Hi The biggest motor I can find is 800w 36v (which im sure wont be able to propel me 200lbs and the vehicle itself probs 200lbs at anywhere near the desired speed of 20mph) so could I use two of them together on separate wheels and essentially get double power? (But use batteries twice as fast)...

****, just had a look for buggy tyres... Nothing big enough... The uk sucks for parts!

Im probably going to go for electric assisted pedal power...

Hhhmm so the easiest thing may be to get turf tires, proper tractor wheels to match, and while im at it the tractor hubs too! As for drivetrain etc im not sure yet... I want a rolling chassis first before i worry about power :) Anyone know anywhere in the uk that would sell the needed parts...

Hi Bit of a craaaazy query here... Would it be possible to make a kart using these bad boys: http://www.bigtyres.co.uk/index.php?category_id=&page=shop.browse&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=53&keyword1=SW14Rim15CROSSPLYProfile0OD29&search_category=0&search_limiter=anywhere&search=Search (I...

aaahhhh yes that does make sense, i did wonder why them cars would have a bigger battery... is this what im after: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MERCEDES-E55-5-5-AMG-210-PETROL-BRAND-NEW-STARTER-MOTOR-97-02-HGV-/190672534178?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2c64f7faa2 and is it a...

Hi DC motors are very expensive! I have seen electric carts and bikes on youtube with lots of power using 24v starter motors. Does it matter which type you use? i have found these...

been looking up motors, and a brand new 800q motor is gonna be expensive, and i dont think will be strong enough. Ive been watching some videos on youtube of people using 24v starter motors at 36v and the power they are getting is insane! What tyre of starter motor will i need? will these work...

I do not have a machine to cut a groove along a metal rod.... what are my options here? ok so the front wheel will be setup juts like a regular bike, a fork, bearing on each side, wheel inbetween. easy. the rear im probably gonna do the same, fork setup but with a sprocket on the axel. As for...

Ive got to learn how to weld somehow, and i think a gokart project would be a great way to learn! ill be sure to be wearing a helmet incase the welds fail :) I dont have a spare few k though.... barely a spare few hundred! The wheels are very onconventional for a two wheeled bike due to their...

Quadbike/atv wheels and tyres ftw!!!!!

thanks for the info, a forkless setup seems a lot more complicated than using a fork... Back to the **** wheels! I wanted to use these wheels...

"more strain to get them turning" Does that mean it will be hard to get it going from a standstill, but once its moving wheel weight wont matter? I understand that it will obviously effect brakes, but didnt know it would also effect the suspension... is it still the case if the suspension is...

Hi How much does the weight of the wheels matter? I mean i kow you would include the wheels when you calculate the weigth of your kart, but technically they dont need to be carried as they are whats doing the carrying. So say you had 2 karts, both identical with the exact same size wheels...