New Carter Brothers Toys

[BuggyMaster]

Check this out. This is supposed to be Carters new American made machine (one of them):





Here is what they have posted on their site about it:

Vehicle Carter Matrix 300 SxS Vehicle

Engine Type SYM 300cc (24hp) Engine
4-Stroke, 4-Valve Ceramic coated Cylinder
Carburetor
Final Drive Shaft
Transmission Automatic C.V.T. Transmission w/Hi/Lo/N/Reverse
Drive System 2 WD
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Engine
Ignition CDI /Electric
Emission EPA/CARB Certified
Warranty 1 year limited
Max. Speed 55mph


Chassis Chassis Carbon Steel Frame 1.5″ Body
Bar Cage Carbon Steel Frame 2.0″ Body
Front Suspension Dual A-Arm Geometric Front Suspension w/ Anti Sway Bar
Rear Suspension Dual A-Arm Geometric Rear Suspension (IRS) with Anti Sway Bar
Shocks 5-way preload adjustment
Front Brakes Dual Hydraulic 180mm Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes Hydraulic 220mm Disc Brake w/parking brake
Steering Rack & Pinion Steering
Front Tire Duro 25×8-12
Rear Tire Duro 25×10-12
Wheels 12″

Dimensions LxWxH 105″x54″x65″
Wheel Base 54″ Standard
Ground Clearance 12″
Weight >>>>>739lbs
Fuel Capacity 5 gallons
Bed Box Dimensions
Bed Capacity 200lbs.
Towing Capacity 900lbs.

Instruments Dual Headlights w/ Hi-Lo Beams
Brake Lights
Horn
12V Power Plug
High Temp Light

Features Individual adjustable Bucket Seats
Tilt adjsuatble steering wheel
Passenger Hand Rail
Center Rear View Mirror
Sealed Battery w/ Larger Capacity
2″ Rear Trailer Hitch Receiver
Cast Ductile Iron Rear Knuckles w/ Sealed Bearings
Automotive Grade Paint Finish w/ UV Protection on Metal Parts
Front Hood Strorage to Protect gear from Dirt & Water
Skid Plate
4Point Seat Belts
Parking Brake
Low center of gravity

[joshstep1]

WOW...... that is ridiculous. Do you know what the engine size is in it?

[BuggyMaster]

They are doing a 150 and a 300.

[BuggyMaster]

Actually, if you look at the specs, right off the bat I really like the fact that it's only 54 inches wide.

[joshstep1]

Not that I could afford a 300, but do you know how much they want for it?

[BPNWMike]

There will be a 600cc version with 4wd next year.

There's also a new buggy-style Carter coming out called the "Revo" in 150cc and 300cc flavors.

[joshstep1]

thats freakin' sweet! I would get the 150, but I just bought an ASW Carbide about two weeks ago

[bige]

the Matrix 150 is $3850.00 the matrix 300 is $5700.00,
the revo 150 and 300 has independent rear suspention , the revo 150 is $2900.00

[bige]

here are specs and pics

[joshstep1]

thats nice, but pricy

[bige]

still cheaper than a rzr

[joshstep1]

whats an rzr?

[bige]

polaris razor

[BuggyMaster]

That's not really too out of line on pricing if they in fact are good solid machines. Plus that's retail price. Eventually that will be negotiable.

[Krusekontrol]

When I met some of the Carter brass at the trade show they were very impressive. They are putting a lot of effort into the quality of all their new projects. During my conversion I kept pressing them on their 150cc line of buggies and in a nut shell they said the old stuff is DOA. Carter is returning to what is once was. An over the top quality company.

These guys have been around a long time and it's nice to see them get a handle of quality over quanity. They are the only "Buggy" company that really got directly involved with buggy owners and their rallies.

[bige]

I am working with my rep to have one out at durhamtown for some testing and video. probably will be late dec. or january,

[Krusekontrol]

Push for January, I'll have all new vacation time. I would love to make a trip down there.

With a little luck we could get some more northern boys and gals down there.

[bige]

[24evanwilson]

WOW!!!!!!!! wat a machine!!

[bige]

here is the flier for the new revo 150 from carter

[BuggyMaster]

Hmmmm...Well they are certainly different. What's the current timeline for them to be available for purchase?

[BuggyMaster]

The more I look at the Matrix, the more I like it. No way in hell I could stand the 150 in that big of a machine though.

[joshstep1]

I definitely see a potential for a lack of power in these buggies. As for availability, I thought they were already out for purchase?

[BPNWMike]

Originally Posted by joshstep1

I definitely see a potential for a lack of power in these buggies.

In what way?

They are the ONLY company putting 4-valve heads stock on their buggies, and the SYM engine is way better in quality than the GY6 engine. Plus, they will be available in 150cc, 300cc and 600cc flavors.

Other than being nowhere near as sexy as those original (and fake, as it turns out) pictures lead us to believe, it's still a heck of a powerful machine.

[bige]

the matrix will not be much bigger than the talons. The revos will start shipping to dealers next monday

[joshstep1]

Originally Posted by ****Mike

In what way?

They are the ONLY company putting 4-valve heads stock on their buggies, and the SYM engine is way better in quality than the GY6 engine. Plus, they will be available in 150cc, 300cc and 600cc flavors.

Other than being nowhere near as sexy as those original (and fake, as it turns out) pictures lead us to believe, it's still a heck of a powerful machine.

I meant the 150 flavor has a potential for a lock of power in that it is a verey heavy buggy and it's only got a 150.

[bige]

the 150 revo weighs the same as the talons did.

[joshstep1]

Really?

[BuggyMaster]

Gotta give em credit for refining the looks.

Seems to me that Hammherhead has a newer design this year too. Is that right Bige?

[joshstep1]

True, they are one of the baddest looking 150s out there.

[bige]

yep, hammerhead has a new look along with kinroad. I havent seen or heard anything about american sportworks having a new design

[joshstep1]

You know what I would love to see ASW do?

[bige]

Originally Posted by joshstep1

You know what I would love to see ASW do?

ok, what?

[joshstep1]

I'd like to see ASW put a 250 in one of their buggys. That'd be awesome.

[24evanwilson]

yes it would


!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[joshstep1]

Especially is they put the SYM250 (I think that's it) in it, the one that pushes 20HP.

[BuggyMaster]

that would be awesome

[NJOHC]

Cant wait 'till I can see them in person. I have a carter dealer less then a mile from my house. The owners are idiots though. I'd like to see a Polaris VS Carter comparison Vid on polaris 170 VS Carter 150. I think the minimum on ANY buggy the size of the ones that are out today should be 200 or 250cc. 150cc with maybe 10hp stock is just not enough for something so big and heavy IMHO

[joshstep1]

Very true.