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hello fellow go karters! I am a BIG noob when coming to electric go karts. I want to ask what things do i need to build a completly full operational go kart. My budject is $300 to $400. I want a dual motor system with disc brakes either in the front or rear. i also want a brake and gas pedal. Thanks!
 

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Unfortunately for a budget that small, you are not going to be able to build something from scratch. You want duel motors. There goes 200 already. Wheels will set you back at least a 100 if not more. The you need a frame and all the rest that goes with it.

You might be able to find a frame off CL to start with, but you will still be short with your budget. Make a list of the things you think you will need, and then go price them all. You will soon see that things are pretty expensive
 

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Unfortunately that's not as easy as it sounds!

Especially not if you don't want to let us know what you're capable of and / or where you live.

Say you're the grandfather of all noobs..
No one in here wants to count every nut, bolt and washer you might need to complete or even assemble a kart.
So that list will always be incomplete.

Say, you're pretty handy and know your way around tools, and the general principles...
there's generally no point in listing all the obvious things.
(you'll need four wheels, a seat ... :D)

So, list what you THINK you'd need, and if you're missing something we can chime in and add to your list.

Short: a fully working petrol go kart;
remove engine, clutch, tank and throttle;
then add
motor (engine), controller (not a clutch), batteries (tank) and throttle (very different type ;))

for more details, you need to go first ;)

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Um i was planning on making a dwarf car outta wood. I bought all the tools, sanders, etc to complete the chassis but Im very confused in the electronics for the go kart electric system. I looked around and it says u need controller, battery, and electric engine, etc. How do i find parts that are compatible with each other?

---------- Post added at 09:30 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:27 PM ----------

Also i forgot to mention that i live in the bay area in california. I live like 20 minutes away from san francisco
 

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Why is wood not a good material? Im kind of curious. Im trying to find a battery, motor, gear and chain, wheels, pedals, and controller that are compatible with each other. Any ideas? Thanks.
 

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Why is wood not a good material? Im kind of curious. Im trying to find a battery, motor, gear and chain, wheels, pedals, and controller that are compatible with each other. Any ideas? Thanks.

Because wood can splinter and kill you in a crash, because wood is hard to bolt things to and have them stay where you bolted them.

We had one guy a few years ago that used door hinges for his front wheel connection points

Have a look at this thread for the bad
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=15641
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=21975

And this one for the good
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=22693
 
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