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    electric wheelchair motors can they be modified to go faster?

    The latter. I'm trying to take those motors and use them on a project i'm looking to build. Actually, I was planning on using the joystick,speed control, and motors I parted from the chair. Ideally, i'd like to add a bit more top speed if possible. I'm up for any ideas to make this possible. If...
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    electric wheelchair motors can they be modified to go faster?

    could you clarify how to use a bike wheel, gears and the motors i currently have? just briefly
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    electric wheelchair motors can they be modified to go faster?

    So here is a picture of the motor. How would you suggest i switch to a different type of gear system? I'm a big newbie trying to work with these dc motors. I believe the stainless steel portion is the worm gear. Can anyone show me gears that would work for this type of motor? I'm looking to...
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    electric wheelchair motors can they be modified to go faster?

    Yes i just looked on the worm gear that attaches to the motor and it says 18:1 . How would i change the gearing to get more top speed? I'm up for overvolting as well which is better?
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    electric wheelchair motors can they be modified to go faster?

    I have a few electric wheelchair motors that i'd like to use the top speed when they were on the chair was 6mph. Can they me modified to go a bit faster maybe 12-15 mph?
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    I'd like to add reverse any ideas how?

    I like Karts. I'm trying to figure out if that forward/reverse gearbox can be used alone. Or would I have to buy a torque converter as well? anyone have any idea. The reason why i ask is the pat mentions using a torque converter but thats getting a bit expensive...
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    I'd like to add reverse any ideas how?

    Let me tell you a little about my project. I'm in a wheelchair and i'm buildfing a go cart that I can roll on top of and drive. Essentially it's a go cart with an open square platform in the center i roll into from the side with a small built in metal ramp. I'm using an ebay powerMax 6.5 hp...
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