Safety First!!

[BobBoyce]

Originally Posted by VanillaXtract

I was "just" bloodied up. There were some deep punctures, but luckily no broken bones. Depending on how you look at it, there was so much swelling and missing skin, I don't have any stitches either!

I started another thread looking for options on stability increase. Any opinions? I have the Ausco disc brakes, so I can't use stock wheels and I like having 23" tires.

I fractured ribs when I crashed my 2012 RXV. I have yet to ressurect that one... its frame is outside as a reminder, and most of its parts are in storage. I can relate to the injuries, they will heal. But the memories will last a lifetime. I like the looks of most 23" tires/wheels, but the engineer in me screams "That is so dangerous" when I see the higher center of gravity (CG) of the lift height required to clear them. And having dealt with the consequences of what the final gear ratio does to the drive system and braking effectiveness, I try to discourage the use of tires that large.

Bob

[lugster]

Originally Posted by JohnnieB

Look at it as a learning experience as to why the body and frame of a narrow track, short wheelbase, top heavy vehicle shouldn't be lifted off the axles.

I remember early on I always thought of lifting mine. Our uses include young people riding or driving the cart (with some hills) and I think it may have been based on JohnnieB saying something along these lines that I just thought "no lift". (also no trail riding so lift not really necc). I went with basically stock height 10" wheels/tires with slight 3-4 offset.

You throw in the lithium batts, 6" lift and big tires, there's lots working against you, glad it wasn't worse! I think I'll check my acceleration also.