Royality Tank

[Felix]

We have come apon a golf cart, and were allowed to do whatever we want to it. We chose airsoft vehicle. Now obviously the oglfcart will need some upgrades, and I was wondering if any car savvy people could help me with these upgrade. A new more powerful battery, tires, motor?, suspense system? And I know the prices and all that i just need some design help, this will be an on going project for a while.

[SteevoLS]

All the airsoft tanks I've seen (based on golf carts) were gas powered. I would foresee electric power being an issue, simply because if you get caught on the other side of the field with a dead battery you can't just pop the cap and pour in some more gas.

[Felix]

Solve it like a gun? Have and extra?

But how would you change that? Gut the entire thing and put in a completly new system?

[Felix]

Shes dirty, old, and needs new parts. Heres the basic design, undercarrage, and right side.

[TeamBadCompany]

Where are you located, i might be able to help a little bit, and i might be able to get you some scrap plywood if you need it or any other building materials.

[Felix]

Lexington, and we gotta get the design down first in drafting then we will start getting the materials, after the golf cart is up as high as it can go.

[TeamBadCompany]

you mean lifting it? i wouldnt lift it too much, you dont want to be too top heavy

[Felix]

no its alreagy heavy enough, it needs to be reenforced

[VoidSuicide]

Suspension is going to probably be your biggest issue next to the power source.While it should have no problem carrying 3-4 guys in full gear, once you add in the plywood and other extra material, it could get a bit heavy for it's own suspension. and that could be problematic off road. My suggestion would be to probably get firmer springs.

As is though, it could be a rather nice quick response troop transport. it would just suck if you had to drive through a firefight.

[Felix]

I estimated a large 1500-2000 pounds MAX. thats 4 300lb people and extra weight from plywood. And yeah suspension is needed.

[TeamBadCompany]

300 includes gear right?

[Felix]

I weigh 170. My best friend weighs like 210. The guy I would have gunning weighs like 190. I think 300 is a gracefull overestimate for those I dont know that want to go play on our new toy.

[CharleyNovember]

It will kill the *poop* out of batteries. and you can't just pop the battery door and change it out...It has 4-8 car like batteries most likely.

[Felix]

I like the idea of changing it to a gas motor, but how can i do that?

[blackout]

Its probably way to much money even if it is possible. You are better off just using the body of the cart and hopefully finding a gas motor that would fit.