Friday, June 10, 2011

The First Steps to Upgrading Your Golf Cart



Any golfer will tell you that they would like to have a little more power behind their golf cart as well added cosmetics to make the appearance better. There are so many way to improve a golf cart, and I will explain just a few below.

Tires:
When teeing off in the beautiful mountainside, a golfer may think that off-road tires could have gotten them to this point a little easier and faster. Golf carts are not meant to go up and down steep hills, but there is a way to modify them so that they can. To ensure a better grip, golf cart tires come in two different forms, which are center mount and negative offset styles. When using a lift kit, negative offset tires are the best choice. Also, tread is very important when making that decision. A smooth tread is used for cart paths, whereas a thick and chunky tread can be used for rougher terrain. Also, another way to make the ride look better would be to upgrade the rims and use chrome to impress the other players.

Lift Kits:
Golf cart lift kits have become increasingly popular for people who choose to use their golf carts for hunting, fishing, or other outdoor activities. The spiked interest shows that using golf carts during off-road fun has become normal with golf cart owners. An 8 inch lift is a common first step for those trying to upgrade their current golf carts. This also enables the driver to use more tire and wheel combinations in order to increase the image of their newly altered golf cart. An adjustable lift kit is also available, just in case the golf cart is used for multiple purposes. It can be lowered in case a golfer just wants to take it out on the course, or raised if another outdoor activity is desired.

Motor Upgrades:
As with any vehicle, there are a number of ways to upgrade the engine to increase torque on a golf cart. Changing this will increase speed off the line and gas pedal response, which will make anyone proud of their revised golf cart. Electric carts can be modified with higher performance motors, but a sufficient battery will be needed in order to get optimal use out of the upgrade. Most gas powered golf carts come equipped with a governor, but there are ways around that as well.