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From fleet golf cars to multi-purpose recreational vehicles...from kit cars to luxurious golf cars and NEV's ...many uniquely designed models made their debut in 2004. In addition, two new manufacturers entered the marketplace.
Club Car introduced the Precedent, which Club Car calls the most significant product introduction in the company's history. The Precedent, which was five years in the making, represents a major shift in golf car design and engineering. It has an Alumi-CoreTM chassis which is the only automotive ladder-style aluminum frame in the industry. The Precedent's unique 360¼ BumperTM provides wrap-around impact protection, while DupontTM Surlyn Reflections¨ body panels with molded-in colors resist damage and eliminate maintenance associated with clear-coat and paint.
The Precedent has four higher capacity 12-volt batteries, which reduce the previous six 8-volt battery configuration in the Club Car DS. The end result is reduced weight, improved efficiency and simplified maintenance without sacrificing power.
Other Precedent features include: Club Car's Ergo Seat for added back support and a contoured seat bottom for comfort; SportDriveTM to give golfers an unparalled driving experience, making the car more nimble with im-
proved accelerating, turning, climbing and braking ability; the Monsoon TopTM, the first golf car canopy with a built-in drainage system that channels water off the top through rear supports and is capable of handling 12 inches of water an hour; and FlexiDrinkTM two-tiered cup holders that provide a snug fit for all kinds of beverage containers.
Kool Kartz, a division of L.A. Concept Cars, introduced the Hummer¨â H2TM and the Hummer¨â H1TM in kit form or as a turnkey golf car. Both models are an exact replica of the famed GM SUV. The kit allows anyone on a budget to enjoy the ultimate toy.
The turnkey is perfect for the person who has everything. The H2 and H1 body kits include: heavy-duty fiberglass body with grey primer finish; mounting brackets with front and rear receiver hitches; chrome grille, emblems and mirrors; light kit;
a tailgate that
folds down to a
step plate; and a short window that's tinted. The body kits are officially licensed by General Motors and come with a Certificate of Authenticity and serial number registered with General Motors.
The Hummer H2 and H1 body kits are suitable for all Club Cars, 1993 and newer (except the new Club Car Precedent).
The turnkey Hummer H2 and H1 have a long list of standard features that include: 48-volt electric chassis and 5.5 hp motor; heavy-duty fiberglass body; tinted short windshield; custom bucket seats; fold-down tailgate; headlights, taillights and fog lights; fuel gauge;
carpet and floor mat; side mirrors; chrome front grille; 12" classic aluminum sport wheels; road and turf tires; tilt steering wheel with canceling turn signals; side step nerf bars; wood grain or carbon fiber style dash panel; glove boxes; storage box under the seat; cooler box under the hood; and front and rear receiver hitches. An 11 hp gas model is also available and so are 6-and 8-passenger limousine models with a top.
Leewood Incorporated came out with the new City Car golf car/NEV. Leewood calls the City Car a combination of American muscle, European engineering and Japanese versatility. They also claim it's the best designed, engineered and safest golf car in the world. Available in two-and four-passenger models and gas or electric powered, the City Car golf car/NEV is like an automobile in many ways since it has so many automotive style features.
These include: sound-proofing, water-proofing, an instrument panel that features a blinking turn signal, an automotive-style laminated safety glass all-around enclosure, air-conditioner, automotive-style windshield wiper, a door lock with a key, insulated safety cabin, a hydraulic door that opens with the push of a button (there's even a small window in the door), an opening front windshield, and a quiet and smooth responsive ride.
Other standard features include: a 48-volt high efficiency GE 4.3 hp motor and (6) 8-volt deep cycle batteries or a 357cc, 11.4 hp engine, thermoplastic polyolefin body, regenerative braking and independent strut suspension with coil spring and hydraulic shock absorbers.
The City Car is also available as a Police Neighborhood Vehicle and as a Utility Vehicle, both of which are gas powered.
Ruff and Tuff Products, LLC, of West Columbia, South Carolina, a company new to vehicle manufacturing, has introduced a line of multi-purpose recreational vehicles for a wide range of applications. Ruff and Tuff's models include the R/T Golf, the R/T Cruiser and the R/T Hunter. Each model is available in two-and four-passenger models.
The R/T Cruiser and R/T Hunter models can be modified to six-passenger vehicles by using an optional 2 N 1 seat kit on the rear of the vehicles. All Ruff and Tuff vehicles are electric powered and they come well equipped and road ready.
The R/T Golf models feature an 11 hp motor, 48-volt system, 400 amp controller, 150 AH gel batteries, push button forward and reverse switch that's electronic, 2 gauge wire
throughout the system, 18 x 81/2 x 8 standard turf tires and a standard top. The four-passenger model includes an extra seat facing forward
.R/T Cruiser and R/T Hunter model features include: 14 hp motor, 48-volt system, 650 amp controller, heavy-duty lifted suspension, 22 x 11 x 10 R/T mud or R/T turf tires, headlights, taillights, brake lights, turn signal, emergency flashers, charge meter, 12-volt power outlet, locking glove box, R/T Steer-Loc System, horn, seat belts, rear view mirror, and 10Ó aluminum rims on the R/T Cruiser and 10Ó black steel rims on the R/T Hunter. The R/T Hunter also has a stand up gun rack.
JH Global Services, Inc., of Greenville, SC, another new manufacturer, presented their Star Series line of golf cars. Available in two-four-and six-passenger models, the Star Series golf cars are electric powered. All the models are new golf cars, not remanufactured.
Standard features of the cars include: plastic or fiberglass body, headlights, taillights, brake lights, turn signals, reverse horn, a Curtis controller with regenerative braking, battery indicator, battery charger, foldable seats, foldable windshield and enclosure. Pricing of the Star Series models is very economical. The price of the six-passenger car starts at $3,500.
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