RXV - from fleet to cool

cgray11 · 12-11-2013, 10:19 AM

After reading through hundreds of build threads here on bgw I figured I would start my own for the fleet rxv that I purchased last christmas. This website is completely invaluable and I appreciate all the knowledge that is floating around.

My cart build isn't going to be anything crazy, but I plan on making it pretty cool... in my opinion.

I have already made the cart street legal and it is registered in Florida. Lights, seat belts, mirrors, etc. Also had the dealer I bought it from turn up the controller to the highest setting. Cart does 19 mph as of now.

Build Plans:

I ordered a 6" jakes spindle lift and new wheels and tires. I went with 23 x 10.5 x 12 tires on black imitation bead lock wheels. All should be delivered by the end of the week and installed this weekend.

New paint and an atv winch are also on the agenda.

Little maintenance before:

About 6 months after I got the cart the ride quality started to worsen. By that I mean it became very bumpy. Almost like I am driving down an old concrete road with seams every 5 ft. I have been putting off working on it because I thought that possibly the stock golf course tires were out of round and I would be replacing them anyway. Well last night I pulled the tires and hubs off and ran the cart up on jack stands to see if the axle itself had any wobble to it... And it does. Bad bearings I am assuming. So I went to my local cart store this morning and got a couple new bearing that will hopefully fix the issue.

Attached are a couple pics of the cart as it sits now, the new wheels and the rear bearings.

TerryH · 12-11-2013, 10:28 AM

Dude, It's up side down!!!

Seriously, wish you all the best with your proiject.

Mayor of G Vegas · 12-11-2013, 10:32 AM

I like those wheels and tires - Mayor

cgray11 · 12-11-2013, 11:19 AM

Thanks guys!

I also forgot that I will be adding a rear flip seat with trailer hitch

Suspect XX · 12-11-2013, 05:32 PM

Look forward to seeing it finished.

Jerj7907 · 12-11-2013, 07:16 PM

Just for future knowledge but running a cart on stands can end up costing you a lot of money. Need to have a load on the cart and that can not be simulated with the brake since RXV's don't have traditional brakes. But looking good like the black wheel package.

Marathon Man · 12-11-2013, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jerj7907

Just for future knowledge but running a cart on stands can end up costing you a lot of money. Need to have a load on the cart and that can not be simulated with the brake since RXV's don't have traditional brakes. But looking good like the black wheel package.

What?

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - now Free

cgray11 · 12-11-2013, 09:06 PM

I only ran the cart at about quarter throttle so I don't think that would be enough to do any damage, but thanks for the heads up.

Also, got the axle bearings replaced and took it out on a test drive, problem solved!! Wheels and tires will be here tomorrow and lift on Friday. I'm like a little kid on Christmas Eve!

cgray11 · 12-14-2013, 03:44 AM

Just finished up the lift and man does it sure look good. Wife's car was blocking the garage so I couldn't get it out to test drive. Tommorow morning will have to do and I will write up a review of the lift install also

rifter · 12-14-2013, 12:49 PM

Maybe this looks better

12-11-2013, 10:28 AM	#2
TerryH Let's go racin' boyz!! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Springdale, AR Posts: 4,156	Re: RXV - from fleet to cool Dude, It's up side down!!! Seriously, wish you all the best with your proiject.

12-11-2013, 10:32 AM	#3
Mayor of G Vegas Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Greenville , SC Posts: 428	Re: RXV - from fleet to cool I like those wheels and tires - Mayor

12-11-2013, 11:19 AM	#4
cgray11 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ormond Beach, FL Posts: 51	Re: RXV - from fleet to cool Thanks guys! I also forgot that I will be adding a rear flip seat with trailer hitch

12-11-2013, 05:32 PM	#5
Suspect XX Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 5	Re: RXV - from fleet to cool Look forward to seeing it finished.
Suspect XX Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 5

12-11-2013, 07:16 PM	#6
Jerj7907 Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 378	Re: RXV - from fleet to cool Just for future knowledge but running a cart on stands can end up costing you a lot of money. Need to have a load on the cart and that can not be simulated with the brake since RXV's don't have traditional brakes. But looking good like the black wheel package.

Today
BGW	Sponsored Links __________________ This advertising will not be shown in this way to registered members. Register your free account today and become a member on Buggies Gone Wild Golf Cart Forum

12-11-2013, 09:06 PM	#8
cgray11 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ormond Beach, FL Posts: 51	Re: RXV - from fleet to cool I only ran the cart at about quarter throttle so I don't think that would be enough to do any damage, but thanks for the heads up. Also, got the axle bearings replaced and took it out on a test drive, problem solved!! Wheels and tires will be here tomorrow and lift on Friday. I'm like a little kid on Christmas Eve!

12-14-2013, 03:44 AM	#9
cgray11 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ormond Beach, FL Posts: 51	Re: RXV - from fleet to cool Just finished up the lift and man does it sure look good. Wife's car was blocking the garage so I couldn't get it out to test drive. Tommorow morning will have to do and I will write up a review of the lift install also

Similar Threads
Thread	Forum
Fleet Manager	Gas Club Car
My Fleet	Gas EZGO
Another one to the fleet	Gas Yamaha
My Fleet	Members Rides
Tungpo1's fleet	Members Rides