[Byte1]

[DAVES]

Endless posts trying to justify. We have far more control over what we do over what others do.
Those that complain about others screaming at them. If, it is a regular occurrence, you might wonder if you are the cause.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Bilyclub

If the passed cart was doing 20 mph which is the speed limit, there is no reason to pass them. Unless your friend has a street legal cart, which is allowed to go 25 mph. What does "enhanced" mean ?

It means illegal tampering with the golf cart's governor. Unfortunately, they do not get ticketed often, or never.

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

To me "enhanced"carts are a problem. It would seem safer if all carts had the same top speed. But, anyway when I am out working in my yard and a faster, enhanced cart drives by I notice that it smells more than the unenhanced ones.

There is the law. I suggest all check. Top LEGAL speed is 20 miles per hour. More than that and you need to have a license, insurance and PLATES. Far as smells a golf cart that smells more than usual is probably not properly tuned. Most golf carts are actually designed to do 12 miles per hour. They are top heavy, narrow wheel spacing so easy to roll. They have brakes on only the rear wheels so like your old bicycle, when you apply the brakes the weight shifts forward and it easily skids reducing the effectiveness of the brakes. Handling, closer to a brick than a sportscar.

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

An example of my theory of the politeness change after Covid.

Again THE LAW. The law is that THE CAR has the right of way. Aside, I ride a bike, drive a golf cart and drive a car. Recent story on the villages radio station, Florida drivers are listed as the worst drivers in the nation.

[Bilyclub]

Originally Posted by mikeycereal

Means he had it turned up to go over 19.

There are also enhanced carts with blue led lights and flashing blue lights. All of which are illegal on the streets.

[mikeycereal]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

To me "enhanced"carts are a problem. It would seem safer if all carts had the same top speed. But, anyway when I am out working in my yard and a faster, enhanced cart drives by I notice that it smells more than the unenhanced ones.

I'm fine at 20, which is what the new carts go at with 10" tires put on. When he said it's harder on the back end after fixing a cart to go faster I decided not to.

[JD Tremor]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

It means illegal tampering with the golf cart's governor. Unfortunately, they do not get ticketed often, or never.

Illegal? Oh? Interested in the code.

[Byte1]

Originally Posted by DAVES

There is the law. I suggest all check. Top LEGAL speed is 20 miles per hour. More than that and you need to have a license, insurance and PLATES. Far as smells a golf cart that smells more than usual is probably not properly tuned. Most golf carts are actually designed to do 12 miles per hour. They are top heavy, narrow wheel spacing so easy to roll. They have brakes on only the rear wheels so like your old bicycle, when you apply the brakes the weight shifts forward and it easily skids reducing the effectiveness of the brakes. Handling, closer to a brick than a sportscar.

Top speed on a public road, not a private road. The golf cart paths are not public roads. However,you are correct if that illegal golf cart drives out on to a public road. Even one of those LSV golf carts that are registered, are limited to 25mph legally and can get ticketed for exceeding that speed (even if they are allowed onto roads with a 35mph speed limit)

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by mikeycereal

I'm fine at 20, which is what the new carts go at with 10" tires put on. When he said it's harder on the back end after fixing a cart to go faster I decided not to.

I would make an educated guess and say that it would be harder on the engine also. Actually, raising ANY vehicle makes the vehicle accelerate slightly slower. puts a small amount of additional stress on the engine, in addition to increasing the chance of brake skid and a rollover. That's why for a given engine output a lower sports car-type height gives BOTH better acceleration AND better handling. The center of MASS of a vehicle is very important and lower is better. Even in wrestling.

[HORNET]

Does it cost to turn on your signal light?

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by HORNET

Does it cost to turn on your signal light?

Many people including the police seem to think so

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by mikeycereal

On grumps, during my first golf card ride in the villages last year a friend who was taking me around with his enhanced cart mentioned that a few times when he passed others they gave the finger. Currently I have yet to encounter anyone yelling at me on my cart for anything, but they'll need to shout above Van Halen on volume 11.

As I read this post. The finger. Perhaps a signal to turn the volume down.

[defrey12]

Originally Posted by dimaxim

At the risk of getting slammed with criticism, can't help but post this concern. In my golf cart on Friday on the cart path behind Laurel Manor - going to turn left into Winifred (admit I didn't put my turn signal on ). Nobody on the road except for the guy behind me. I turned left and apparently he didn't like that I did it without a turn signal on. He proceeded to shout obscenities at the top of his lungs for the next block. I finally turned in the opposite direction he was going just to avoid his rantings. Low and behold, a few minutes later I was waiting for traffic to clear at the intersection of Buena Vista and Sumter Lake Miona entrance. Apparently I didn't cross fast enough for the man behind me who proceeded yet again to yell at me. What is happening in this country of so many blessings that we have become so unkind and inconsiderate of others. Must have been something in the air that day. For me, I will just hope for the future to be better and forgive the obviously grumpy old men who felt compelled to be rude.

Birds…

[mikeycereal]

Originally Posted by DAVES

As I read this post. The finger. Perhaps a signal to turn the volume down.

When I listen to Faster Pussycat so does the neighborhood.