would it be logical to....

[thatoneguy]

would it be cool to build a 4 seater go kart or would it weigh too much? would i need a monstrous engine to power this thing? help please.

 

[biddie_gibbs]

like a golf cart or something. that would be cool. maybe a 10hp on up engune with a torque converter would work. do you have any welder/fabrication experiences? i can see if there are any sites that may have dimensions and stuff that would help.

 

[kibble]

That would be a pretty big project. Maybe you could start off with something like a golf cart frame like what biddie said. If I were you I'd really consider the torque converter vs. a regular clutch. You'd need the extra power to start to move that many people.

 

[2or3wheels]

Instead of using a reg small enghine maybe use a snowmobile engine and that drive set up. Thats what golf carts use.

 

[Jblankster]

or get that 10 hp and mod it and add a torque converter

its doable, just going to be alot of work.

 

[my_mini_bike]

why not use a VW beetle Chassis and turn it in to a buggy. it would be just like a giant go kart, the engine is alredy in the back for you.

 

[2or3wheels]

That might be easier but much more expensive. especcally if he doesnt know how to fix engines.

 

[biddie_gibbs]

to save time and money i would build a 4 passenger gocart on slick wheels with a 10hp engine complete with straight pipe, air filter, and torque converter. maybe shocks

 

[Jblankster]

going to need more than just a air filter and exhaust^^

 

[my_mini_bike]

10hp??!! its gunna need heaps more grunt!!! i have a 6.5 hp on my tiny little one seater go kart and you think 4 extra ponies is gunna be able to move four people plus the weight of the giant frame. no way in the world.

 

[risto]

a friend on mine did something like this with an old motorcycle engine. It was a 2 seater, but he used heavier metal and made an extensive roll cage. He got it running and it went about 45-50 mph. He moved away before he finished it, so i never got to see it complete.

 

[robin]

bike would work once we cramed 4 of us on my 20occ honda cd and it pulled fine maby geer it tho for lower speeds

 

[robin]

bike would work once we cramed 4 of us on my 200cc honda cd and it pulled fine maby geer it tho for lower speeds and better at hills etc

 

[thatoneguy]

wow how many parts would i need...