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Old 08-02-2015, 12:23 PM   #2 (permalink)
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For $5k, not gonna happen unless you get a screaming deal on all the parts. $5k will get you two motors and maybe a controller from the site you linked to (you'll probably need two controllers if you use two motors). Then you also need the battery (which could easily be $5k on its own) and however you're going to get the power from the motors to the wheels. Best way to do that would be using the rear drivetrain from a RWD or AWD car either based on the same platform or at least similar dimensions. Then you could hook up the motor to the differential (in which case you could just use one if its enough power).

Probably best left as just a dream unless you have a pile of money to burn.
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