Conversion.
 

Anyone seen the latest article in the June "Popular Mechanics" magazine on converting a gas Go-cart? It was done by the Mythbusters. They took a pro Go-Cart and removed the engine converting it to a BL electric powered toy. The conversion and comparison was very similar to what is being done here with nitro conversions, only on a slightly bigger scale. It looked like a fun project and for anyone here who may be getting a little bored with their little projects you might want to do something like this. I haven't checked but I would guess that you could access the magazine story on line. Just thought it was a good story to share on here.

That would look sweet, I'll check out my newsagent tomorrow to see if they stock that mag

Funny
 

It was actually funny because the comparison was identical to our R/C vehicles. The E-version had extreme acceleration, but the gas engine had more top end.

Now this would be fun to do! Then i can feel what my little rc feels lol. On second thought might be better for my health if i pass it up.

No Way
 

No way don't pass it up. Work together with a friend on the conversion and then get a guinie pig to drive it for you. Make sure you video so we can all enjoy the mahem. :lol:

Check Youtube all kinds of e-Karts, BL power IDK, one named 50,000 watt kart just smoking tires.

No way, no guine pig. If i build one in the future i will drive it. :lol: I am hoping it gives my face this effect :surprised: :lol::lol:

I have been wanting to build a brushless scooter. I see a lot of little electric scooters with crappy batteries and motors that would probably not be too hard to convert. I figure when I get into a house I will have more space for bigger projects.

Me too, i live in an apartment so big stuff like that is a little hard for me now. I would really like to do something like this eventually though.

I even think you could convert a Goped fairly simply, would really just need to make a good motor mount, it has plenty of space for batteries.