toddyboman Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 I think I want a golf cart. I would basically use it the ride around our hunting property. It should be quiet, so it wont spook game and I can talk to the passenger. Plus in the summer I can take it to the golf course. Of course then I want to put a lift kit on it.Some off road tires on it but I would keep the turf tires for the golf course. And make the body camo. Basically I am going to make my own bad boy buggy without the 10k price tag ;):) No I do not need a 4-wheeler my dad has one at my disposal at ANY time. I want something different. And no I am not paying that much for a rhino/ranger/gator ect. Plus it might be a fun project. Anyone else have or done such a thing or have any tips or suggestions :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwa Posted September 21, 2007 Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 I had a golf cart I built for hunting. It was a fun project and easy to do. Here is a pic of the golf cart I had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted September 21, 2007 Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 Jcwa that thing is nice! Would be pretty nice to have one to roam around the hunting property and alot quiter than a 4 wheeler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted September 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 JCWA did the cart perform ok??. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwa Posted September 21, 2007 Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 It performed great. The only problem I had was, I had to have a generator to charge the cart at camp. If you have power to plug in the charger you shouldn't have a problem. The only thing I would suggest is, install a winch. If you did get it stuck they don't have enough power to pull it's self out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted September 21, 2007 Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 JCWA, that's a sweet looking cart....great job. What all did you have to modify? What make is that cart? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted September 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 The only problem I had was, I had to have a generator to charge the cart at camp. If you have power to plug in the charger you shouldn't have a problem. SO yours was electric. For that very reason I think if and when I find one I want I think I want gas.. I heard/read they have a bit more power... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronS Posted September 21, 2007 Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 Awesome looking cart jcwa! I'd like to do the same thing some day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted September 21, 2007 Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 If you want quiet, electric is the only way to go. A gas cart is dang near as loud as a 4-wheeler. Also, make sure you get one of the new style carts that has the upgraded solid state control circuitry. They're MUCH faster and more reliable than than the older models, and they'll run farther on a single charge. Some will go well over 10 miles. Anything made after 2002 or so should already have it. A winch is a good tool, but be careful installing it. First, the cart will probably have a 36V system (6 6V batteries), so you'll have to isolate part of it to find 12V. And ALWAYS make sure any electrical device you add is fused. Trust me on this one!!! Second, you'll have to fabricate a winch mount. A cheap and easy alternative might be to carry a come-along and some rope or chain to pull yourself out with if you get stuck. EZ Go is my favorite brand, and you'll find lot's of aftermarket stuff readily available for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwa Posted September 21, 2007 Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 JCWA, that's a sweet looking cart....great job. What all did you have to modify? What make is that cart? The cart is a 2001 EZGO. The only thing I modified from the original basic cart was to put on larger battery cables, and larger cables to the motor, plus heavy duty coiled shocks. Here is a link for parts and accesories for golf carts. www.buggiesunlimited.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoyt_hunter Posted September 22, 2007 Report Share Posted September 22, 2007 I had a golf cart I built for hunting. It was a fun project and easy to do. Here is a pic of the golf cart I had. That is awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest adrenaline_junky Posted September 22, 2007 Report Share Posted September 22, 2007 Thats awesome i never thought of that might have to start my own little project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 The cart is a 2001 EZGO. The only thing I modified from the original basic cart was to put on larger battery cables, and larger cables to the motor, plus heavy duty coiled shocks. Here is a link for parts and accesories for golf carts. www.buggiesunlimited.com thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98chevy Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 I had clubcart for the longest time. It was eletric. I killed countless deer using the steering wheel as a rest. I had mud tires, lights, and a winch. Sry I dont have any pics. I sold it cuss we didnt have power at our old lease and we could wallk to most places. Yall also will be very supriced what these things make it through also. There very tough. only problem I had was burning up cables but I think it was cuss my coils where over heating and needing to be replaced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted September 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 Does this sound like a good or bad deal.... 92 gas yamaha, lift kit and tires for $1850. The body looks to be in good shape Any thing else I should check for.... I would have to install the kit but I am fine with that :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitrrophybowhunter Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 Look on ebay. I found a fe with lifts and nice tires for less than $3,000 and only a couple years old. That price seems high to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 Not an expert by any means, but $1850 for a 92 sounds high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted September 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 Look on ebay. I will agree there is some awesome looking carts on EBAY. But I never seem to find any close to me. Most auctions state pick up only and shipping one of those things is going to be pricey:( The guys actually wants 1500 for the cart and 350 for the lift kit and tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest outdoorgirl Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 We have a yamaha gas cart which we ride around our property. We bought it at a yard sale 3 years ago for $900 runs great but it don't look like jcwa's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98chevy Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 I ordred a 400 amp 8hp eletric ezgo today. It has 6"lift 21 workmate tires and a fold down back seat for 2800 Its a newer model exgo also. 04-05. I could get it for 2100 stock or 2800 with the extras. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronS Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 Sounds like a great deal. Where did you find it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98chevy Posted October 7, 2007 Report Share Posted October 7, 2007 Yeah little to good to be true. A local auto shop that works on my truck sales them. He buys them form a wholeseller and builds them to what ever you may want. I got a call friday night though and the wholeseller went up on him. He promiced to find me one for the same price but we will see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest treehugger49 Posted October 13, 2007 Report Share Posted October 13, 2007 Great Alternative We moved to the country outside of Newnan, GA in 1999. Since it was a half-mile walk to the mailbox, I bought a used (1996) EZGO green golf cart to use for that task, and we found it was useful for many other jobs as well. I bowhunt the area, and, as forum members have found, they fill a niche as an alternative to ATVs. I purchased a lift kit (including larger wheels and tires) from Cabela's for around $400, and it does a superb job getting around the woods, and is surprisingly agile. My first set of batteries lasted over 7 years, and it has been problem free. If you don't need the capability of a Bad Boy Buggie, the used golf cart route makes a lot of sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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