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JERRY2KONE · **Conversion. -** 05.16.2008, 05:20 AM

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.

DRIFT_BUGGY · 05.16.2008, 06:37 AM

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

JERRY2KONE · **Funny -** 05.16.2008, 08:04 AM

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.

bl-is-future · 05.16.2008, 09:03 AM

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.

JERRY2KONE · **No Way -** 05.16.2008, 09:26 AM

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.

bruce750i · 05.16.2008, 09:38 AM

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

bl-is-future · 05.16.2008, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by JERRY2KONE

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.

No way, no guine pig. If i build one in the future i will drive it.

I am hoping it gives my face this effect

TexasSP · 05.16.2008, 11:07 AM

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.

bl-is-future · 05.16.2008, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by TexasSP

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.

TexasSP · 05.16.2008, 11:18 AM

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.