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CONTENTS
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JANUARY 2024
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Electric Carting 2024: What’s in Store

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s we charge into 2024, the electric cart
industry is powering up for an impressive
journey. Last year laid a solid foundation,
and the projections for this year signal a surge in
popularity and innovation.
A High-Voltage Growth: Surpassing 2023
The electric cart market in 2023 was dynamic,
but 2024 is set to eclipse it. Industry analysts are
buzzing about a robust increase in demand and
market expansion. This uptick is driven by the
global shift towards eco-friendly transportation,
advancements in electric battery technology, and
the growing appeal of compact, efficient mobility
solutions.
Current Trends Sparking Interest
Electric carts are no longer just about utility; they're
a blend of style, sustainability, and cutting-edge
technology. Here are the electrifying trends shaping
the industry:
1. Eco-Conscious Designs: These carts are going
beyond battery-powered; they're featuring
sustainable materials and energy-efficient designs. It's

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about making a green statement in every component.
2. Smart Carts: Integration of smart technology, like
GPS navigation and app-controlled functionalities, is
transforming the user experience. These features are
shifting from luxury to standard.
3. Personalization Wave: Customization is the
buzzword – from unique colors to bespoke features,
personalizing carts to reflect individual tastes is all the
rage.
4. Safety Innovations: As these carts zip around,
safety is paramount. Enhanced braking systems,
improved lighting, and stability control are among
the top safety features being integrated.
5. Versatile Usage: These electric carts are breaking
out of their traditional roles, becoming a favored
option for transportation in communities, resorts, and
various commercial settings.
Accelerating into the Future
The electric cart industry in 2024 is more
than a trend; it's a revolution in how we view and
use personal transportation. It's a commitment to
environmental responsibility, a nod to technological
advancement, and a celebration of personal style and
convenience.
As we ride into this year, let's embrace the
change and be a part of this exciting, sustainable,
and innovative journey of electric carts. Get ready
to witness these silent, eco-friendly machines
transforming our daily commute and leisure
experiences!
We want to thank all our advertisers who
supported us in 2023 and we wish all of our readers
a Happy New Year! We hope you enjoy this January
2024 edition of Golf Carting Magazine.

Trevor Rose
Senior Editor
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WARNING: Certain action photographs depicted in this magazine are
potentially dangerous. The drivers and vehicle occupants seen in our photos
are experienced professionals. Do not attempt to duplicate any stunts. Wear
a helmet and safety restraints while operating a Golf Cart, and never drive
beyond your capabilities. Do not drink and drive while operating a Golf Cart.
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TEAMS UP WITH LEADING CUSTOM CART BUILDERS FOR SEMA 2023
PHOTOS BY DALE MARTIN

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ECOXGEAR is a Texas-based company known for their extensive

line of specialty audio equipment for the powersports world and other
applications like outdoor recreation use.
Greg Fadul is the company’s CEO and wanted to create a unique custom cart
to showcase ECOXGEAR and their premium audio components called Sound
Extreme at the 2023 SEMA Show held in November of last year. He enlisted

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the expertise of legendary custom cart builders Tyler Willett
of West Coast Cartz in California and Lee Bunn and Jason
Carducci of Big Bad Carts out of Texas and Florida to create a
stunning custom cart meant to turn heads, and they did not
disappoint.
They named this radical ride Checkmate.
“This was our first year exhibiting at the SEMA show,
and we wanted a cart that would draw people into our
booth and have an impact at a show that showcases
the biggest and most extreme builds. Tyler and Lee had
a vision for a completely over-the-top build, and yes,
it literally turned heads—all week long!”, Fadul says.
Sound Extreme sponsored Lee and Tyler’s 2022 SEMA
build and were big believers in their ability to create a
custom golf cart that would be a SEMA showstopper.
Their attention to detail, understanding of audio
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with ECOXGEAR’s goals for a stunning show vehicle.
SEMA – Specialty Equipment Market Association – is
a trade association that puts on the largest exhibitions for
a diverse group of manufacturers, distributors, retailers,

publishing companies, auto restorers, street-rod builders,
re-stylers, car clubs, race teams and others in the automotive
industry. The 2023 SEMA show, held in Las Vegas, featured
over 2,000 individual vendors showcasing the newest and
most innovative products and services in the automotive
aftermarket industry.
West Coast Cartz has been participating in the SEMA show
for a decade, mostly with Willett’s lifted truck creations. He
decided to break into the custom golf cart market to stretch
his creativity in a new and fast growing industry.

“ECOXGEAR reached out to us and asked us to take on
this project, and we were excited to get on board,” Willett said.
Willett lined up all of the company sponsors who provided
parts and other support, produced a rendering of his vision
for the cart and ECOXGEAR gave them the thumbs up to get
started. The team worked on the cart for the better part of a
year.
The following companies were sponsors of this radical ride,
contributing parts, financial consideration, and expertise to
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Big Bad Carts did most of the fabrication and assembly on
the build, and the chrome work on the cart was completed in
Nashville. The team utilized the best in their respective industries
to ensure the Ecoxgear cart came to life with only the best
components, craftsmanship and eye popping style.
Fadul is extremely proud of the way this showstopper
turned out. “Checkmate is the biggest, baddest golf cart around.
Hovering at 9’ with air-bagged suspension, it delivers plenty of
audio firepower, including eight tower speakers, a 10” subwoofer,
and a couple 6.5s’ up front.” -GCMAG
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28”x16” Liberty Forged wheels
38”x16.5” 0R28 Fury Country Hunter M/T
True Spike lug nuts
Nivel Storm body kit
Modz custom fitted tower top
Modz FS3 seats
Billet Specialty steering wheel
Ididit steering column
Dekomats custom floor mat
Eight, 8” Sound Extreme tower speakers
Six, 6.5” coaxial Sound Extreme speakers
One 10” Sound Extreme Subwoofer
Four 400.4 amps
Ecoxgear Sound Extreme under glow lighting
Ecoxgear Sound Extreme accent light kit
Four Sound Extreme lighting controllers
4’ Sound Extreme flag whip
Big Bad Carts custom dash
Big Bad Carts Billet pedals
10” Navitas display screen
Glory Pole flagpole holder
Custom rear disc brakes with Wilwood calipers
Jake’s front disc brake kit
All metal chromed and powder coated
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LITHIUM BATTERIES:
1. Take You Farther on a Single Charge
Lithium batteries deliver about three times more energy
density than traditional lead-acid batteries, increasing range
considerably. Extended range is critical if you use your vehicle
as a second car.
2. Virtually Eliminate Maintenance
There’s no need to add water to lithium batteries. This saves
you time and helps prevent maintenance errors that can
damage or destroy other batteries.
3. Charge faster
Lithium batteries can charge in under four hours versus 8 to 10
hours for flooded lead-acid and VRLA batteries for more drive
time and less downtime.
4. Weigh Considerably Less than Other Technologies
Flooded lead-acid and VRLA batteries add excess weight to
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Lithium batteries generate more power than other battery
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6. Increase the Return on Your Investment
Lithium batteries last much longer than flooded lead acid
or VRLA batteries. They also require fewer batteries and less
frequent replacements. As a result, they deliver the lowest total
cost of ownership (TCO) during the 10-year life span of any
battery technology.
7. Eliminate Corrosion, Acid Drips and Charging Fumes
Lithium batteries’ acid-free design eliminates these issues,
increasing safety and eliminating dangerous spills and fumes.
8. Harmlessly Accept Opportunity Charging and Work in
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Repeated opportunity charging and PSoC operations cause
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n the rapidly changing world of golf carts and other electric
vehicles and how they receive their power, the developments
in the lithium ion battery sector of the industry is in a constant
state of improvement. Maximum efficiency, longer battery
life and endurance and minimal maintenance are continually
being upgraded to provide the best return on investment.
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collaborated to develop a new, smarter battery that offers
more intelligent communication and network cohesiveness for
the complete line of ICON EVs.
About a year ago, Sean Heatley from ICON and Casey
Shirts of Eco Battery began to collaborate on a new lithium ion
battery that would raise the bar in cart and EV performance,
efficiency, and safety.

“The whole goal behind this new battery was to engineer, design and build a
better, smarter battery with advanced communication capability with the other
cart components in order to solve some potential issues that may occur,” Heatley
said. The companies collaborated for about two years to create the newest
battery.
Today’s highly advanced and technology driven golf carts and electric
vehicles rely on extremely intricate software to communicate effectively with
the BMS, (battery management system), and all of its individual components.
Each part of the cart’s operating systems works from a CAN, or Controller Area
Network, which continually sends electronic messages to alert the operator of
any issues.
Heatley explains some of the reasons behind the development of this unique
new battery. “Let’s say a cart is being driven and suddenly the BMS experiences
a slight blip or malfunction,” he said. “With a traditional lithium battery, this may
cause the cart to just shut down and stop because that’s what was communicated
from the BMS signal. With this new smart lithium battery programming, the cart
will continue to run at full efficiency while notifying the operator that a charge
is needed soon. It’s a much improved “handshake” between all the vehicle’s
components.”
This new Eco Battery model offers added cart safety in that the cart will not
just stop suddenly without notice. Everything from the battery, speedometer,
motor controller, onboard charger and more are now all communicating with
each other, offering enhanced performance, longevity, efficiency, and other
benefits. Both companies realized this was the next step in staying ahead of any
power-related safety issues.
Noah Schone is the Vice President of Sales at Eco Battery and points out
the company has an advanced, in-house engineering division which represents
the key to this new smart battery technology. “The folks at ICON EV shared our
vision and passion for building a better mousetrap, so to speak, which helps keep
both of our companies on the leading edge of lithium electric vehicle batteries,”
he said. “Our engineering team reverse engineered the current component to
make them compatible with our smart battery to offer the ultimate customer
experience and results."
The new batteries are available for several different cart manufacturers’
models, each requiring their own unique CAN coding and software system.
For more details, visit https://iconev.com/ or https://ecobattery.com/s/

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DEKOMATS
HI-TECH CUSTOM FLOOR MATS FOR ANY GOLF CART

Keith Smithson has been an avid golfer for most of his life, as
well as a successful business entrepreneur. Those two lifelong
traits came together to create a new company that produces
stylish custom floor mats for golf carts.
Dekomats® was formed to fill a need for affordable,
custom-printed floor mats for carts of any configuration. “I
played a lot of golf growing up, and the more I was in and
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around golf carts I kept thinking there is a lot of real estate
right under your feet, so why not improve it,” Smithson says.
His first idea was to use the floor space for advertising, letting
golfers know they could get a beer and hot dog at the turn,
promoting upcoming golf specials at the course or other
promotional uses.
“I started about five years ago developing the concept

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and the technology to produce the mats with the latest
advancements in design and production and brought it to
market about two and a half years ago,” he said. “Our business
evolved into a complete line of custom printed golf cart floor
mats with just under two hundred unique patterns, graphics
and color schemes.”
Dekomats is based in their main facility in Sarasota,
Florida, with a second facility just down the coast in Fort Myers.
Smithson’s father has a commercial, large format printing
business there.
These eye popping cart mats are printed on an industrial
polyvinyl material which resembles a rubber-type surface, and
the ink is printed on the underside of the translucent material
to keep the graphics from being damaged by golf shoes, dirt,
moisture, and other elements. Smithson said, “This technology
keeps the design intact and reduces any damage or fading
issues.”
Dekomats features mats custom cut to fit E-Z-GO®, Club
Car®, Bintelli®, ICON®, Yamaha®, MOKE®, Navitas®, Epic® and
GEM® carts. Consumers can select their mat by color scheme
and design patterns and place their online order in just three
simple steps. For example, clicking on the “Red” color theme
reveals over 20 different themes and patterns. Customers are
sure to find the perfect style to match their cart’s colors. The
company offers everything from bright floral designs, a wood
grain look, bold geometric stripes or sweeping shapes, animal
prints, and many more unique options.

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Dekomats also has licensed distributors in almost every
state in the country and ships their mats throughout all 50 U.S.
states, Canada, and Australia.
No matter if you have a standard, 2-passenger golf cart
or a multi-passenger 4 or 6-passenger cart, Dekomats has the
perfect custom mat to fit any configuration. The mats are easy
to install yourself in only about 10 minutes. If your cart has any
components along the front footwell or the floor, the mats can
be easily trimmed with a box cutter or scissors.
The company can also produce completely custom
graphics based on the customer’s request. Dekomats has a
3-person graphic design team in house who work directly with
the customers to produce print-ready art to their exact specs.
If you don’t have a design prepared in an acceptable PDF or
other suitable computer file, the designers will create one for
you. Custom mats usually ship within 7 to 12 business days.
Many cart owners like to add their favorite sports team’s
graphics to their carts, and Smithson has been working for the
last year to secure licensing rights for all 32 teams within the
NFL and has plans to produce college team graphics and logos
within the next year. “We expect a lot of new customers once
we’re authorized to produce our mats with authentic sports
team graphics because that is a key design element in a lot of
people’s carts,” Smithson says.
To see the full line of Dekomats custom golf cart floor mats
visit https://dekomats.com/

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FROM GOLF TO EXPLORING THE TRAILS, THIS NORTH
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oming up on their 10th year in business, Revel 42 Golf
Carts & Power Sports has a lot to celebrate in their efforts
to provide premium quality products, parts, customer
service and attention to details in the golf cart industry.
This dealership offers new carts and EVs from E-Z-GO®,
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inventory of previously owned golf carts and other vehicles.
Jacob Crawford is the Operations Manager for Revel 42’s 2
stores located in Wilmington and Garner, North Carolina. “Golf
carts are our biggest source of business, and we also offer
ATVs, UTVs, Scooters, E-Bikes and even trailers,”Crawford said.
“Our customers know that whatever type of transportation

they may need or parts for them, Revel 42 is the best source.”
The company is staffed by between 15-20 golf cart
experts, depending on the season, and is well known for their
huge array of related parts and for taking expert care of their
customer’s carts after the purchase. “We offer pickup and
delivery service and will also service carts and other products
at the customer’s location,” said Crawford. He also said Revel
42 is currently adding new emphasis on their parts division to
offer even more options for their customers.
The dealership’s new cart models include mostly
lithium battery powered carts, but Crawford said there
are many customers looking for gas powered models who
need a reliable vehicle for things like farm, ranch and other
commercial or industrial use.
Revel 42 is also known for accepting only the highest
quality carts in on trade, and completely evaluating every
single vehicle before including it in their extensive used
inventory. They are also able to help with arranging financing
for your new cart or powersport vehicle through their
relationships with several different financing companies.

SMART PERSONAL TRANSPORTATION FOR EVERYONE
Revel 42s bread and butter is selling new and used golf
carts, and their inventory offers a make and model perfect for
any use.
A review of their comprehensive and easy-to-navigate
website shows a 2024 E-Z-GO® Express S4 Elite in a gorgeous
Miami Blue color featuring LED headlights, premium
dashboard configuration, sleek tire and wheel options,
enhanced front suspension and many more upgrades. This cart
is being offered at $17,999.00.
If you’re in the market for a preowned cart, Revel 42 has
a 2022 Star EV® Sirius 2+2 at their Garner store that features
a stunning Platinum color scheme, premium 4-passenger
seating with 2 rear-facing seats, lithium batteries, double
wishbone independent suspension, a race-inspired chassis,
and a host of other top-of-the-line upgrades. This cart was
most recently being offered at $12,499.00.
Revel 42 will gladly transport any new or used vehicle in
their extensive inventory from one store to another for the
convenience of their customers and deliver right to their home

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when it is ready to go.
For the more adventurous outdoorsman, you can find
a 2023 Arctic Cat® Wildcat XX Black Hills Edition with trailoriented features including a lower gear ratio transaxle and
32-inch trail tires, as well as a factory-installed Garmin® Tread
Powersports Navigator. This beauty is built to take on rough
terrain with ease, comfort and an aggressive style that is sure
to turn heads and is available for $27,999.00.
For more economical personal transportation, Revel
42 offers a complete line of scooters like a 2022 Lance
Powersports® Havana Classic 50 in a brilliant ruby red color
for their drastically reduced price of just $2,495.00 or a 2022
Scootstar® RaceStar 50 in bright yellow with sleek styling and a
smooth ride at just $1,999.00.
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One of the hottest new trends in personal transportation
is the evolution of the E-Bike, and Revel 42 carries a
comprehensive array of premium models. A 2022 Scootstar®
Allstar features Kenda® 20 x 4.0 fat tires front and rear,
aluminum alloy wheels and a Shimano® 7-speed trigger
shifter derailleur. E-Bikes are an extremely cost effective and
ecologically friendly method of transportation designed for the
preservation of the earth’s resources, as well as one heck of a
fun way to get around.
“Revel 42 was founded as a family company and remains
so today,” said Crawford. “The best part is the people we have
welcomed onto our team all feel our family atmosphere, and
we’re a fun, motivated group of people who are dedicated to
the golf cart and motorsports industries.”

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OWNER: Jack Niehaus from Auburn, CA
YEAR/MAKE/MODEL: 1970 Taylor Dunn
HI JACK, CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT THIS CUSTOM BUILD?
I started with a Taylor Dunn burden carrier and replaced the rear
axle with a Club Car rear axle. I continued to remove most of the
original body and sourced a 60’s VW bug rear glass that I used for the
windshield.
ARE THERE ANY CUSTOM FABRICATION OR CUSTOM MADE PARTS?
The body was fabricated from tubing, and skinned with flat sheet
metal. To get the curve in the nose, a scrap 1954 Buick hood was cut
up, and formed into shape. The brake linkage was altered from a
hydraulic setup, to accommodate the original Club Car brake system.
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WHAT AFTERMARKET PARTS DID YOU USE? I altered the frame to mate
the Navitas, 5kw motor to the Club Car rear end and installed Navitas
600 amp controller. I'm currently running old Trojan Batteries, until I
get a 72 Lithium Battery.
SOME BACKGROUND ABOUT YOU AND HOW LONG YOU HAVE
BUILDING CARTS, HOW DID YOU INTO THE BUSINESS?
I built a few Hot Rods, just a backyard tinkerer
WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE PLANS FOR YOU OR YOUR COMPANY?
Just a hobbyist enjoying retirement
IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU'D LIKE TO ADD
If you really want something, you can build it yourself. The best way to
learn is by making mistakes. I make a lot of them.

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ASK THE MECHANIC
Q: I just replaced my battery in my Club Car and its dead
again within a week. How do I check to see if it’s being
charged properly?
A: Turn the key to the off position and turn the yellow knob
180 degrees on the F&R under the seat to maintenance
position so the cart will run in neutral when time to test.
When checking starter/generator output, you will need
a voltmeter set on direct current (DC). Apply red positive
wire to positive side of battery and repeat with negative
side. Turn the key on and run cart in maintenance (neutral).
Starter/generator output should be from 13.5 to 14.5 volts.
This indicates the starter/generator is good, if you're not
within this reading, replace it with a new one. Make sure you
check that all your connections are tight and corrosion free.
If everything checks out, you may have another electrical
short or a draw on the battery that needs to be shut off with
a switch if everything else checks out.
Q: How do I change the oil in my gas golf cart?
A: Park the golf cart on a flat surface and turn the engine off.
• Locate the round oil cap on the top of the engine, unscrew
the oil cap, remove the oil dipstick from the driver's side of
the engine. Wipe the dipstick off with a clean towel.
• Under the driver's side of the engine, locate the oil filter
that is attached to the engine, in front of the clutch pedal
and place a drip pan under the oil filter. Remove the three
bolts that secure the base of the oil filter to the engine.
• Pull the oil filter off the engine and wait for all the oil to
drain out.
• Secure the new oil filter to the engine with the three bolts.
Torque the three oil filter bolts down with 25 to 30 foot-lbs
with a torque wrench and a socket.
• Place a funnel into the engine oil cap hole. The typical
cart calls for app. 1-1/4 quarts of 10W-30 motor oil into
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the engine. Make sure to check the specs on your cart first.
Remove the funnel and screw the oil cap back on.
• Crank the golf cart engine and let it run for about 1 minute.
Turn the engine off and let it sit for about 1 minute, so that
the oil can drain back down out of the engine. Pull the
dipstick and check the oil level. The oil should be at the full, if
not, add oil in small increments until full.
Q: What are the steps to install a lift kit on my golf cart?
A: FRONT LIFT INSTALLATION
• Using a jack, raise the front of the golf cart. Be sure to place
jack stands on each side of the front end.
• Use a socket to loosen the lug nuts on the front end and
then remove both front wheels.
• Loosen and remove the tie rods.
• Using a socket, loosen the bolts on the factory spindles and
then remove the tie rods and spindles.
• Install the new spindles. Replace the tie rods and wheel
hubs. This is also a good time to re-lubricate any joints.
• Adjust the wheel alignment, following the instructions in
the Jake’s Lift Kit.
REAR LIFT INSTALLATION
• Using a jack, raise the rear of the golf cart. Be sure to use
both jack stands to support the back end.
• Remove the bolts from the bottom of the shocks at the
axle.
• If you are working with a gas-powered cart, remove the
ground straps from the starter.
• Using the jack to support the axle, remove the U-bolts
and then remove the leaf spring.
• Reinstall the leaf spring using the new and longer
U-bolts. Carefully tighten all the bolts.
• Install the shocks to the U-bolt plates and tighten.

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