JTSpeedDemon
2019 Build Off Winner!
For the record since you asked Kevin, my kart is actually capable of many of the things E0 lists. My Briggs can spin up to 5400 RPM and could definitely hit 50 MPH with the same gearing, especially once I finish building up the engine, which should let it hit around 50 MPH at 6500+ RPM. While it is true I put a lot of time into keeping this old flattie ticking, price is where my kart really comes into it's own vs E0's e-kart. I spent about $300 altogether including the initial purchase of the kart, compared to the $4K plus E0 spent. My kart needs the new Tillotson carb I have in order to do proper donuts, but it's extremely close as is.
As far as range, once I improve the gas tank vibrating and the cap vent, I'd expect it could go over 50 miles on a single tank of good ol' 92 octane.
I'm not necessarily saying my gas kart is better than an electric kart, but I think if someone's willing to put in more time, it's possible to get a VERY fast kart for a much lower price.
In short you get to pick two out of the three: Speed, low cost, low maintenance.
As far as range, once I improve the gas tank vibrating and the cap vent, I'd expect it could go over 50 miles on a single tank of good ol' 92 octane.
I'm not necessarily saying my gas kart is better than an electric kart, but I think if someone's willing to put in more time, it's possible to get a VERY fast kart for a much lower price.
In short you get to pick two out of the three: Speed, low cost, low maintenance.