88 club car too old?

jfranklin · 11-08-2009, 01:52 PM

I am considering buying a 88 gas club car with the flathead. it seems to run

good but i am concerned about the age of the cart.. is it too old? what

should i look for as far as potential problems? Thanks, Great forum by the

way

scottyb · 11-08-2009, 01:56 PM

WELCOME TO BGW!!!
That depends upon what you expect from it? How will you use it? Do you want to put big tires on it? Rear seat? Use in the hills? 88 Is not too old but it was an 8.5hp motor when new... and now has some age on it

clubcarman1 · 11-08-2009, 04:31 PM

Hi I have a 1988 clubcar gasser with the flathead and its really strong I go up and down very steep hills alot with 3 people and have yet to have a problem its a great cart what price are they asking for the cart?

jfranklin · 11-08-2009, 04:50 PM

Thanks for the welcome and replys. Yes i will be lifting it and adding a rear seat and 22" tires. They

are asking $1500 what do you think? cosmetically it is in fair condition but the engine

seems strong.

clubcarman1 · 11-08-2009, 05:00 PM

If the engine and everything seems fine then I would go for it and if your going to lift it I would put a power spring on for the clutch. What lift are you thinking about doing and tires?

jfranklin · 11-08-2009, 05:04 PM

I will be doing the jakes 6" lift with 22x11x10 tires or maybe 23x11x10. Where would i get the power spring you are talking about. thanks.

rib33024 · 11-08-2009, 05:13 PM

Nice looking cart,---Check with the site sponsors they can help you on the parts

clubcarman1 · 11-08-2009, 05:22 PM

22-11-10 tires are great the power spring can be bought at cartpartsplus.com

jfranklin · 11-08-2009, 05:31 PM

thanks for the help. i will post pics as soon as i get it then do a before and after.

clubcarman1 · 11-08-2009, 05:35 PM

Alright sounds good just remember pics are like a thousand words

11-08-2009, 01:52 PM	#1
jfranklin Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 29	88 club car too old? I am considering buying a 88 gas club car with the flathead. it seems to run good but i am concerned about the age of the cart.. is it too old? what should i look for as far as potential problems? Thanks, Great forum by the way

11-08-2009, 01:56 PM	#2
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,419	Re: 88 club car too old? WELCOME TO BGW!!! That depends upon what you expect from it? How will you use it? Do you want to put big tires on it? Rear seat? Use in the hills? 88 Is not too old but it was an 8.5hp motor when new... and now has some age on it

11-08-2009, 04:31 PM	#3
clubcarman1 Getting Wild Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 86	Re: 88 club car too old? Hi I have a 1988 clubcar gasser with the flathead and its really strong I go up and down very steep hills alot with 3 people and have yet to have a problem its a great cart what price are they asking for the cart?

11-08-2009, 04:50 PM	#4
jfranklin Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 29	Re: 88 club car too old? Thanks for the welcome and replys. Yes i will be lifting it and adding a rear seat and 22" tires. They are asking $1500 what do you think? cosmetically it is in fair condition but the engine seems strong.

11-08-2009, 05:00 PM	#5
clubcarman1 Getting Wild Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 86	Re: 88 club car too old? If the engine and everything seems fine then I would go for it and if your going to lift it I would put a power spring on for the clutch. What lift are you thinking about doing and tires?

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11-08-2009, 05:04 PM	#6
jfranklin Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 29	Re: 88 club car too old? I will be doing the jakes 6" lift with 22x11x10 tires or maybe 23x11x10. Where would i get the power spring you are talking about. thanks.

11-08-2009, 05:13 PM	#7
rib33024 ...................... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: FT Lauderdale FL. Posts: 16,416	Re: 88 club car too old? Nice looking cart,---Check with the site sponsors they can help you on the parts

11-08-2009, 05:22 PM	#8
clubcarman1 Getting Wild Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 86	Re: 88 club car too old? 22-11-10 tires are great the power spring can be bought at cartpartsplus.com

11-08-2009, 05:31 PM	#9
jfranklin Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 29	Re: 88 club car too old? thanks for the help. i will post pics as soon as i get it then do a before and after.

11-08-2009, 05:35 PM	#10
clubcarman1 Getting Wild Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 86	Re: 88 club car too old? Alright sounds good just remember pics are like a thousand words