[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

Very little information to go on but possibly:

1. That's not the way it works. The governor on the gas engines controls throttle position so stomping on the pedal would make no difference.

2. You are referring to accelerating to gain speed, not running at speed. During acceleration the engine works harder and revs higher which could result in vibration and likely results in exhaust fumes.

3. Your cart is in need of repair. If stomping on the pedal while running at top speed results in noise, vibration, and fumes then it means it is not being limited by the governor, more fuel is being fed to the engine, the engine is trying to drive the cart faster, but for some reason the cart isn't accelerating. There could be many causes for this so you might want to speak with a mechanic.

I bow to your superior knowledge. All I know is that when I reach 20 mph my pedal still has some "wiggle room". I get a sound like the engine is is trying to process more fuel, but can't. Kind of like running with the choke on. Under normal conditions I drive with a light foot. No jack rabbit starts, no hard braking, no sudden changes. Under normal condition cart runs fine. She's due for her annual service.

[BPRICE1234]

Originally Posted by skarra

Can someone please summarize the pros and cons of the gates and most importantly the security cameras?

I believe the cameras are only there to record license plates which seems a good security feature - of course there will be those that have privacy concerns.

I would love to hear everyone's opinions - are the cameras good or evil?

The gates are a joke, fake sense of security. I have asked to have only one gate at a time open but that seems to be the same level as curing cancer. Citrus grove gate at Sawgrass is so dangerous. The offset between visitor and resident makes it so you can't see who is going but for sure, the first out will floor it to beat the other. We'll the cart path crossing is right there and some cars are up to 25mph because they want to be first. See for yourself.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by BPRICE1234

The gates are a joke, fake sense of security. I have asked to have only one gate at a time open but that seems to be the same level as curing cancer. Citrus grove gate at Sawgrass is so dangerous. The offset between visitor and resident makes it so you can't see who is going but for sure, the first out will floor it to beat the other. We'll the cart path crossing is right there and some cars are up to 25mph because they want to be first. See for yourself.

Many are dangerous for the reasons mentioned. Generally, the visitors gate entry button sits farther back from the gate then the resident's gate card reader. Therefore the visitor can open their gate before the resident, who may have actually arrived first. Visitors, (like contractors), and even aggressive residents will then stomp on the gas to get ahead of the resident gate vehicle, making hard to see carts trying to get across in peril for their lives. Where there are two entry gates, only one gate at a time should activate. Perhaps then the desire to drag race through the entrance gates might not be so great. But, I won't hold my breath.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by BPRICE1234

The gates are a joke, fake sense of security. I have asked to have only one gate at a time open but that seems to be the same level as curing cancer. Citrus grove gate at Sawgrass is so dangerous. The offset between visitor and resident makes it so you can't see who is going but for sure, the first out will floor it to beat the other. We'll the cart path crossing is right there and some cars are up to 25mph because they want to be first. See for yourself.

They have nothing to do with security (except for the cameras that capture license plates). They are there for traffic control (which has been explained countless times).