I want a go-cart!!!!

**NStampede Freak** · 08-10-2008 06:51 AM

Ok, I want a go cart that I can drive on my lawn and trails. The problem is that I have only $400 to spend.
I am looking at this: http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200356855_200356855&issearch=13135

I would LOVE to drop in this motor:http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=96154

I guess this one would be more realistic, but no electric start. I really want electric start:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=96549

Problem is that my 400 budget just went out the window with either engine.

I could sell my tmaxx and a few other odds and ends to help fund it.

I am a fairly tall dude, about 5'8". I wonder if I would even fit in that chassis? It looks pretty big from the pics.

Any ideas?

**JATODRIVER93** · 08-10-2008 02:40 PM

well what i would do is to save up, and get a go kart with either a suspension or dampening system and/or a differentil of some sort, i say this because my neigbor has a single seat go kart, alot like that (maybe the crappy old engine has something to do with it) but the engine vibrates so thats all you feel when your driving and if you go off road your insane with all the bumps youll fly off,

and you have to take such a wide turn because the rear tires just bump and skid around because of the solid axle

**rusty&maxx** · 08-10-2008 06:53 PM

If you ever got the cash, http://www.polarisindustries.com/en-.../features.aspx

**jsommers0129** · 08-10-2008 08:09 PM

polaris' are junk. i have 3 go carts i made one of them my school makes them as a school project and then they just set them out so first come first serve

**phoneix-rising** · 08-10-2008 08:16 PM

i would wait till christmass and buy that chassis and make it where is has like a old 4 cylinder from a junkyard now if u dont have fun with that i dont know who will??????

**NStampede Freak** · 08-10-2008 08:38 PM

Haha, that would be awsome! Get a 4 banger out of some old honda. Imagine the burnouts! Those tiny turf tires would be smokin'!LOL!

Anyway, a very bad thing happened. My grandfather bought one of these for himself:

http://www.amsportworks.com/gokarts.php?id=quantum

I am so jealous right now. Adjustable steering wheel and everything! Has a oil cooler rad with a tiny oil filter on it. CVT, 4 wheel disk brakes, lights, bucket seats.... the list is endless.

And it comes with a $3,000 price tag.

**bar321** · 08-10-2008 09:13 PM

but ur maxx can out run it

**mfire** · 08-10-2008 09:31 PM

Man all y dad and I was bought an onroad chassie and put some off road tires and bought an edger and took off the motor it ran fine at our farm when i weighd 90 to 100 pounds now i cant even sit on the kart is self so now its sitting in my garage waiting to be sold

**rusty&maxx** · 08-10-2008 10:39 PM

Originally Posted by jsommers0129

polaris' are junk. i have 3 go carts i made one of them my school makes them as a school project and then they just set them out so first come first serve

Are you kidding me? My first quad was a Polaris. Great quad. Heavy, but great quad. Have you ever even owned one?

Besides that, it will easily beat out (Reliability wise) these generic Chinese go karts.

**rustler 007** · 09-25-2008 07:36 PM

Originally Posted by NStampede Freak

I am a fairly tall dude, about 5'8". I wonder if I would even fit in that chassis? It looks pretty big from the pics.

Any ideas?

Noooooooooo. You wont be able to fit in that. My friend got it and i could barely fit in it. Im 5'2 and 13yrs old. I looked huge in it at that

**RustlerRacer16** · 09-25-2008 09:20 PM

Originally Posted by NStampede Freak

I am a fairly tall dude, about 5'8".

**Yammyboy123** · 09-25-2008 09:25 PM

GO BIG OR GO HOME! Save your pennies for this!
http://www.teamjoynerusa.com/800ccSANDVIPER.html
lol! Its only $10,000! *Sarcasm*

**rusty&maxx** · 09-25-2008 09:43 PM

Originally Posted by Yammyboy123

GO BIG OR GO HOME! Save your pennies for this!
http://www.teamjoynerusa.com/800ccSANDVIPER.html
lol! Its only $10,000! *Sarcasm*

Looks like a Chinese piece of crap.

**Yammyboy123** · 09-25-2008 09:50 PM

From what I've heard, Joyner is actually half decent!

**rusty&maxx** · 09-26-2008 12:55 PM

Originally Posted by Yammyboy123

From what I've heard, Joyner is actually half decent!

The least they could do is using photo shop and not paint for that awful photo they put in there.

**Yammyboy123** · 09-26-2008 01:40 PM

Originally Posted by rusty&maxx

The least they could do is using photo shop and not paint for that awful photo they put in there.

Just because something dont look all fancy and nice in the photos doesnt mean it will not be good! I'd rather that then some company who photoshops everything up!

**NStampede Freak** · 09-26-2008 03:43 PM

Wow, I forgot about this thread. I am glad that I didn't get one of those of Chinese go-karts. My grandfather has been nothing but problems with his. It is pretty much a piece of crap.

Anyway, I have been trail-riding my '71 honda SL-100. I can do more with my bike than he can do with that kart.

Becides, I just spent my money on a new 4908 t-maxx 3.3.

Edit: shoot, stupid host screwed my bandwith.

**rusty&maxx** · 09-26-2008 04:18 PM

Originally Posted by Yammyboy123

Just because something dont look all fancy and nice in the photos doesnt mean it will not be good! I'd rather that then some company who photoshops everything up!

Um no. I'm not talking about making the think look like a Lambo. Just not like Goliath crushing the trees (Look at the background).

**gto** · 09-26-2008 09:00 PM

my friend has that 6.5 horsepower motor in his go kart it goes around 45 mph only problem with it is u have to disable the oil sensor or it will shut off every time you turn and the throttle needs some modification to

**dsaunders** · 09-26-2008 09:16 PM

my brother and i used to race these. 100mph will scare the living bajesus out you in one of these.
i had a honda 250 and he had a suzuki 125. both 5 speeds.
sold both w/ trailer and extra frame and extra engines for $10,000
http://www.gokarttrader.com/gkt/upload/1200889648.JPG

**smashpede** · 09-26-2008 11:51 PM

How about one of these.
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=e60_1222202803&p=1
I believe this thing would be "Killer"
Kenny

**my_07'** · 09-27-2008 12:21 AM

I used to wanna trade my banshee in on a shifter cart they are so nice! but a busa engine on one is just plain crazy

**rc!!!** · 09-27-2008 12:35 AM

just look on craigslsit and or ebay... save lots of money!

**Swatsn1per** · 09-27-2008 02:45 AM

save up and get yourself one of these. you will be the most liked guy in your neighborhood:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddhrD3a2I1M

**rc!!!** · 09-27-2008 03:09 AM

Originally Posted by Swatsn1per

save up and get yourself one of these. you will be the most liked guy in your neighborhood:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddhrD3a2I1M

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPQIi...eature=related
^^^or you can get this LOL, same motor^^^

**Freeagnt54** · 09-27-2008 05:22 AM

Get one of these

http://www.ragemotorsport.com/shop/c...p?cpid=custom1

**phoneix-rising** · 09-27-2008 06:32 AM

Originally Posted by Yammyboy123

GO BIG OR GO HOME! Save your pennies for this!
http://www.teamjoynerusa.com/800ccSANDVIPER.html
lol! Its only $10,000! *Sarcasm*

or or or or you counld buy a yama ha rihno and be happy

>=}

**phoneix-rising** · 09-27-2008 06:33 AM

Originally Posted by Freeagnt54

Get one of these

http://www.ragemotorsport.com/shop/c...p?cpid=custom1

its only 20,00 dollars dude

**Freeagnt54** · 09-28-2008 08:03 PM

Originally Posted by phoneix-rising

its only 20,00 dollars dude

haha well if i had the extra money around i would buy one

**KrAzY-JATO #1** · 10-15-2008 02:03 PM

Originally Posted by Freeagnt54

Get one of these

http://www.ragemotorsport.com/shop/c...p?cpid=custom1

get this one i love it

**Big-Bus7** · 10-15-2008 04:27 PM

get this

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