Best golf cart for the track?
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I am looking at golf carts that will be able to tow my race car if needed. The Dart tows like its got the brakes on so i need good power. I average less than five or six runs on a good day and can drive the car to the line most of the time. If possible i want to drive the cart in through the side door. No room to go lengthwise not to mention i couldn't get to the winch if i did.My side door on the trailer is 46.5 inch opening which with some triming and mods i could get it out to 47.5 inch. I have 96.5 inch length to work with. So far i am considering EZ GO RXV. But gas or electric? I would get the AC 48v if i go electric. Opinions? Other options?
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Re: Best golf cart for the track?
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I have a EZGO RXV, and like it. I prefer it over the older model. Just finished nicer,. The single cylinder engine has plenty of power, but does make more noise than the older twins. It definitely faster than the older models.
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Re: Best golf cart for the track?
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I own 2 Yamaha gas carts with lift kits.. my track cart will pull any car at the track and I have pulled a street C-body.. I wont own a electric cart... if I bought a different one it would be a EZ-go.. kots more aftermarket stuff
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Re: Best golf cart for the track?
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Heat kills batteries... and I live in an oven, so I chose gas. Most I’ve spoke with on this subject have said gas was the way to go. I just eyeballed my EZ-Go (with a tape measure) and I think if you were careful you could get it through a 46” opening. I’ve towed my Duster and even a 70 Road Runner and it got the job done. On my winch, it’s mounted on the side under one of my cabinets and I use a removable pin/pulley in the center of the floor. Just another angle to think about. I know Shiloh (Whitedart) has a “Prius” golf cart.... but he’s a kalifornia tree hugger type anyways... . Honestly, I think he likes it and I’ve never heard him complain about it.
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Re: Best golf cart for the track?
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Driving home with a 2020 Yamaha Drive2 quietech efi. $7200 out the door with lights and windshield. Seemed like a decent deal. From Golf Cars of Minnesota located in St Paul. Thanks everybody. I am happy with the whisper quiet motor in this cart. Plus efi and 45mpg . So now the mrs will be happy!
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Re: Best golf cart for the track?
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Yep, brand new! It comes with coilover rear suspension and goes over bumps real well! Jbody i think we have a few of thos mexican vlankets,,,,,,
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Thanks Mike. I just found out i have to drive the cart in the big door. The sunroof is too hi for the side door. But the trailer is just long enough to make it all work lengthwise.
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Re: Best golf cart for the track?
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Thanks Mike. I just found out i have to drive the cart in the big door. The sunroof is too hi for the side door. But the trailer is just long enough to make it all work lengthwise. On my trailer (a 43' but with LQ) my car and cart JUST fits.. I think I have 4" to play with.. IF you wanted you could lower the roof on the cart.. I did that to mine but my cart I bought used so I didnt mind you cant even see my cut where I tigged it back up
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