Foam inside Rear Body

[GMCWAYNE]

I'm currently going through my cart and cleaning everything. Has anyone ever removed all of the foam under the rear body? What abouth the foam under the engine? I assume it is there for noise, would I notice a big difference if it was all removed and not replaced?
Thanks, Wayne

 

[HotRodCarts]

I've seen guys remove it. I'm not sure how much difference you'll notice without it. I think it helps with the heat transfer from the engine also.

 

[sundownshifter]

My Tonka cart didn't even have the foam when I got it , I didn't even know that some had the foam until a guy gave me a couple of extra bodies and those had the foam, I have a 16hp v-twin in my Tonka and I have no problems with it .

 

[GMCWAYNE]

Hey thanks guys. I think I may just take it out. Looks to be just a dirt and water trap to me. Was this just a club car thing or do the other manufacturers use the foam as well?
Wayne

 

[GMCWAYNE]

Finished cleaning everything. Decided to just leave the foam in. Once I beat all the dust out and wiped it down it didn't look to bad. I'm thinking it would be nice to order a new drive belt, starter belt and power spring and install these before I put the body back on. Getting short on time before camping season starts April 15. Gotta install my heavy duty rear springs and rear seat kit yet as well.
Wayne

 

[4vertical]

I donk't know if it is a differance in carts or not. my 98 has it with a 6 inch lift and is WAY quieter than my 94 that has no foam but is not lifted.

I am not sure if the lift has anything to do with it or not. I do know my seat stays cooler on the lifted/insulated cart as well.

-Aaron