What's the perfect cart to start with?

[CCW]

Rock, I bought my 97 TXT w/ 09 Trojans for $1000 and it was already lifted with 22" tires. Of course, I totally transformed it in to a range/hunting carting in 2 weeks and have about $1900 in it now.

[SimpleMan]

Originally Posted by scottyb

I would pick a series cart from 2002 to 2007

Why not 2008 or 2001?

[rocknrone]

Originally Posted by SimpleMan

Why not 2008 or 2001?

I believe because they went to the new steering in 02, and after 08 its mostly pds. Scotty, correct me if I'm wrong.

[SimpleMan]

Ok, thanks. That's some good info right there. I've got alot to learn...

[rocknrone]

Well, I hope I found the perfect cart today. It's a 2006 TXT. Got it for $1500. Looks and runs great. Probably have to put batteries in it within a year or so. They're 06 trojans. That'll be the perfect time to go to 48 volts!

[TerryH]

And so it begins...

Looks like you did good to me!

[rocknrone]

Originally Posted by TerryH

And so it begins...

Looks like you did good to me!

Thanks Terry. I felt like it was a good deal; I had to jump on. The guy had it on cl for $1900, and he told me I could get it for $1650 when I called about it. He said another guy was supposed to show up tomorrow to buy it. So, I jumped in the truck, ran to the bank, withdrew $1500, and went to look at it. Those15 $100 bills took it after some minor coaxing, and I had inspected it forabout an hour. I am pretty excited about it; should I dare say even more excited than when I brought home my brand new st sport 2 a few years back? I can't wait for these batterries to give up. Are the t105s the best when going to 48, or should I really save up for the t145's?

[scottyb]

It looks great

Um, you know with a little battery abuse those 2006 Trojans will last no time..... Start running them down too far and leave them sit in a state of discharge. They will be toast in no time, works for all the locals around here.
OH. And don't check the water levels



Another plan might be to sell the working pack on CL for $200.00 and put that toward the new batteries?

[rocknrone]

Originally Posted by scottyb

It looks great

Um, you know with a little battery abuse those 2006 Trojans will last no time..... Start running them down too far and leave them sit in a state of discharge. They will be toast in no time, works for all the locals around here.
OH. And don't check the water levels



Another plan might be to sell the working pack on CL for $200.00 and put that toward the new batteries?

Thanks for the tips! lol. I better wait at least a month to start talking about money for new batteries if I want to stay married. I got to ride a little bit at work so far today(lol), and this electric thing is a lot of fun. I love mashing on the accelerator and taking off quick with no noise. I have the stock 10 inch rims with 20 inch tires that came on my st sport 2. Can I put them on this cart without a lift? Maybe some wheel spacers up front? It looks as though it will work, but I'm checking before I go to all the trouble. Thanks for the compliment on the cart.

[Flintrock]

Nice cart Rock! Congrats!