The "Golf Cart" is my first zuk ... Red '91 2dr auto tracker

It's gone through the gamut of changes, and gotten beat on REALLY well

It currently has:
* Hard top (w/ sunroof) instead of the canvas soft top.
* 2" BL
* RRO 1" spacers (about 1/4" spacers now)
* I *think* 4dr springs (I swapped so many different spring configs I lost track)
* 5.125 gears
* mini-spool in the rear
* some worn 31x10.50's (wear from above, one is the spare since some douche stole *one* tire a few months ago)
* rockers are "boat sided" via rocks (drone637 was helpful in some of the initial runs that accomplished this)
* just about every body panel has been dented and pulled back (after a while, you know why dent pullers were invented)
* cat-backless (the rusted to crap bits ripped away past the cat one trip)
* water tight to hood level (tested and verified on many occasions)
* cat and radiator probably clogged full of mud (due to the above)
* a battery that barely holds charge for a weekend (factory original I think)

Now that I've moved from WA to CA, I have to decide what to do with this workhorse.
Biggest issue is now, I'd have to get it smogged, and "inspected".
In WA, it didn't matter, but just to get it registered in CA, I have a long list of work to go through ... (exhaust, lights, etc).

I also had decided a few years ago to retire it to parts status and began on a 4dr build.
The 4dr got hit by a tree during a windstorm before my move, but I have stuff from that rig on a shelf:
* 4.24 tcase (only 2-3 runs)
* skid plate
* 5.125 front diff with a lockrite
* OME springs and struts

I'm hoping to start a new build (probably a 99-03 2dr), and so some of the parts I have could be put to use (or sold to fund new bits).

But, what do I do with the golf cart itself? ...
Seems a shame to "part-it" ... add a new battery and clean/replace the cat/rad, and it'll run just about anything (tires are still probably 40%).
Not worth my time to get up to CA standards. Smog cert probably isn't an issue except needing a "cat-back" and passing an "inspection".

Thoughts?

I like your sig / saying.... and I think within that you have your answer..... 

Sorry for going a bit off topic,  but I have an issue regarding the same topic.
Okay - I'm contemplating a brand new engine in my ST-480 EZGO (1994). This is my "What would you do? post, and I'm open to opinions - any and all!

I'm leaning towards the Vanguard 23HP. My use is somewhat casual ('m not racing it or hauling anything out of the ordinary - other than wife and 3 kids  I've read through many of the posts, and have the following questions:

- If I upgrade the engine itself by adding performance parts (internal) OR remove the governor, I void the warranty. The new engine has a 3 year warranty itself. Pros/Cons? The biggest thing I'd consider is the rev kit... (unless someone convinces me otherwise!)

- I've seen posts where people use an electric starter and key switch instead of the starter/generator. Pros/Cons? I like the starter/generator setup, and would prefer to keep it.

- Exhaust - worth upgrading? Does it make a big difference over "stock"?

What else should I consider?

Thanks!

That's a tough call.

Be a sneak and keep the plates in WA? Be honest and licensce in CA? Or, just start with another "legal" rig?

I don't have a direction to point you, but if you start to part out what you have... I'm interested in the Geared Transfer Case and Front Diff with Locker.

Good Luck!

(I'll be watching for a PM)

* rockers are "boat sided" via rocks (drone637 was helpful in some of the initial runs that accomplished this)

And that is why I put sliders on mine before running with him.  Of course that didn't save my door.

Hmmmm,

perhaps build a challenge racer ... not sure with everything on my plate that it could be prepped for the '12 season, but most of  the vorra venues are about ~3 hrs away for me.

Quote from: SnoFalls on November 02, 2011, 01:51:41 PM

* rockers are "boat sided" via rocks (drone637 was helpful in some of the initial runs that accomplished this)

And that is why I put sliders on mine before running with him.  Of course that didn't save my door.

My spotting is impeccable!  I have no idea what either one of you guys are talking about...  Seeing it turned into a Zukiworld Racer would be fun, the first auto on the course.  A buggy build would also be fun with that 3 speed.

Do you still have that hard top?

yup, still have the hard top. a local police officer *really* wants to buy it too

kinda sad I wasn't paying attention, sparks/reno/praire city are not that far from me ... and I have room for campovers (might have to charge a fee for dusty guys who want to use the pool )

When Kris & I came off the race course after his overnight stay at the silt beds, even the truck stop didn't want us using their showers.