Golf Cart Customization
Golf carts have come a very long way since their beginnings during the mid-20th century. They now come in gas and electric styles, with a vast selection of features and accessories that can be equipped on them. There are golf cart accessories designed for looks, for comfort, for utility and for safety, so you can pick and choose what features matter most to you.
Many people throughout the country in golf cart communities have actually made it a hobby to decorate and personalize their golf carts to their liking for use on trails and on gated community roads in special “cart towns.” Some are even made to be street-legal and are utilized as a primary or secondary means of transportation in many cities and suburbs around the United States.
Golf carts can help those with limited mobility to participate in community activities and see their neighbors more easily, too. They are also much more affordable than a typical passenger car, so those who wish to have transport locally but don’t have the space or means to own a full-sized vehicle will often use a golf cart instead.
Curious about customizing your very own golf cart? Dever Golf Car Sales, with locations in Lexington and Louisville, is your Kentucky golf cart dealer. Here are some great ways you can truly make your golf cart unique.
Make It Look Cool
There are endless possibilities when it comes to making your golf cart look cool, and what looks “cool” is certainly in the eye of the beholder.
Some people choose to stencil their names onto the car’s hood or apply colorful decals or bumper stickers to the sides of their cart to add some flash.
Others add a “Monarch front” that gives the golf cart a similar rounded silhouette to a more traditional car, while also adding on some storage space for groceries and other supplies.
Many golf cart customizers like to repaint the exteriors of their carts or add a metal shell that resembles a favorite type of vintage car, such as a roadster. Others like to make their carts look like miniature Hummers and limousines. It’s really up to the owner how their cart looks.
Add More Power
A lot of golf carts aren’t especially powerful, and in order for them to be street-legal, they need to be equipped with more power. Most standard carts can reach speeds of about 20 miles per hour, but a modified golf cart with more power behind it can get up to 40 miles per hour. You can overclock batteries, add a secondary battery or install larger and more powerful batteries. On a gas engine, you can tinker with the motor to bypass factory-installed speed caps or get bigger gears or a bigger engine to achieve higher speeds. It’s smart to have an expert help you with this if you’re not familiar with how battery- or gas-powered motors function, and you’ll also want to be aware of the laws in your area regarding street-legal vehicles.
Install Golf Cart Accessories
As we mentioned above, you can install a number of accessories on your golf cart to improve its aesthetics or its functionality. Here are just a few of the many options available:
- Bright LED headlights and taillights are required on street-legal carts and will help to illuminate the way in dim or dark driving conditions.
- Stereo systems allow operators to play music and podcasts or listen to the radio while they drive.
- Fold-down seats can provide extra room for passengers at the rear of the vehicle or be folded up to allow for storage of supplies and groceries.
- Bigger tires can help make your cart faster and easier to maneuver.
- Seat belts are a good safety precaution, especially for those carts that are used on city streets.
- Windshields can provide protection from flying debris and precipitation.
- A horn will alert pedestrians and other traffic to your presence.
Visit our website or contact us about the selection of new and used golf carts we have available at our dealerships in Louisville and Lexington. We also offer golf car repair and parts, as well as golf cart accessories so you can customize your golf cart to your liking. Dever Golf Car Sales proudly serves all of our Kentucky customers.