My G8 project

[augiedoggy]

So last September I picked this G8 up for $750.
It did not run. Batteries were dead but the owner said he tried batteries and it still didn't work. After I vesting in a solenoid and putting some half dead batteries I had laying g around I got it running.
I decided I wanted a roof and paint. So I built a solar panel roof which charges the cart with 8 amps in the sun. I also added a bunch of bling like a rear seat which was tricky because at some point someone swapped the body with a G14.
I added an overhead console to house my light switches and the battery touchscreen interface for my DIY 90ah lifepo4 48v battery pack. I tried a number of used controlle
Rs before settling on a 500a curtis clone I programmed to my liking using a serial adapter and directions from a you tube video.
There's lots of room under the seat now for the beer cooler since this will be a campground cart. I took it for a spin today and made adjustments to the throttle response to my liking.
I still need to install the rear speakers but so far I'm pretty happy with it. I'm afraid to do all the math but I think I have close to 3 grand in it now.
Anyway here's some pics. The top speed is 20mph on the new speedometer. It was 14 with the 36v setup and stock wheels.