Lil Tin Bucket - golf cart #3

[zzrodder]

I read a little on Soundracer... seems the "plug and play" device detects "noise" produced by an alternator, right through the lighter socket. (If I understand the info correctly.)

The simulator box seems fairly adaptable and takes its signal from a "hall effect" sensor... similar to a crank trigger ignition. In that instance, all you need is a rotating object and a place to glue 4 magnets in close proximity to the sensor... axle shaft, wheel hub, anything that spins relative to ground speed/RPM...

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Thanks Doc. I emailed the company that makes the Soundracer products (in Sweden!), I found on their website that they have a system for EVs (electric vehicles) that uses the Hall effect sensor you mentioned - have to wait and see what comes of it.

 

[sneakysnake]

The old way.LOL

 

[zzrodder]

The old way.LOL

Good one !![cl[cl There's a modern version call the Turbo Spoke, looks like a motorcycle muffler..

 

[zzrodder]

Got both carts together for a photo op here in AZ, got the flying eye hood ornament mounted to its new home.

 

[Dr Crankenstein]

"Club Car" redefined. [cl

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[Old Iron]

They look great together.

 

[DJ3100]

WOW!

 

[bob w]

Those two machines are so cool I can't stand it!

 

[Skip]

Yea, really. What they said. [cl

 

[kenny c]

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[Mr.Gussett]

Sooo Cool !

I like them both but I Really dig the coupe the most !
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[soltz]

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[35 PROG]

coupe or t style

ZZ, I was wondering if you prefer the coupe style or t bucket style and why? Also, What the weight compared to a stock cart? I would love to copy this idea on a smaller version using a mobility scooter for kids to young teens. Any advise you could give based on experience with the carts.

Thanks Shawn

 

[zzrodder]

ZZ, I was wondering if you prefer the coupe style or t bucket style and why? Also, What the weight compared to a stock cart? I would love to copy this idea on a smaller version using a mobility scooter for kids to young teens. Any advise you could give based on experience with the carts.

Thanks Shawn

The black roadster (don't want to be anal but a coupe has a steel roof) definitely wins on style points but the T bucket is much easier to get in and out of - I'm not as flexible as I once was - hitting yer 60's will do that . Also the little pickup box holds more than the trunk and gets used a lot.
As far as weight goes, they are easily double of a stock cart with their aluminum frames and plastic bodies - I build with steel plus the wheels and tires are heavier. Problem solved on the last T bucket by using a 12HP 5700 RPM motor and 400 Amp controller versus the stock 3HP 3800 RPM stock motor.
I think above all, wheel and tire choice makes the car. I've seen lots of custom carts with stock size wheels and they just look goofy to me...

 

[zzrodder]

Caught up with the first T bucket cart I built
6 years ago, still cruisin' in the AZ sunshine First time I got to take side by side comparison - seems to be some family resemblance

 

[Old Iron]

ZZ those rigs are cool [cl

 

[smallfoot]

Now there's a pair![cl