@re9473 me too. But it's all either scrap I had laying around or stuff on Amazon that newer stuff will be available soon after I posted. So just throwing ideas around what you can do.
if anyone has slow cranking issues like i had, that turned out to be a grounding issue from corrosion of the ground cable to frame by the starter solenoid , add a 10 gauge wire from the negative battery directly to the engine block ,problem solved .
Lol thank you! I'm just a big Cub Cadet fan. This is one of 5 I own. They do things pretty smart. But I always look to improve and make it my own. Today i turned the exhaust deflector 180° to point 7 Oclock and installed insulation on the underside of the removable deck to deflect sound. Much quieter now. Thanks for the nice comment.
Thanks Michael for sharing your enthusiasm for taking a great machine and making it even better! I’just bought the ZT1 50” four days ago. I’ve been mowing my 2 acres with a nice John Deere LT 160 for several years. The steering went out finally after 17 years so I decided it was time to take the plunge to the New World of zero turn mowing. All I can say is wow why didn’t I do this year’s ago, and as far as the cub cadet goes, I know they make a good product but apparently this year they really came out swinging with this great lineup of Ultima mowers! It would have been awesome to have the armrests and the hourmeter on it however I understand the business of why they did that and in return they put on the Kawasaki engine in the awesome headlamps and what can you say when you look at that 2“ x 2“ continuous tubular steel frame in that color that just screams at you. I never did mind spending three hours mowing my yard giving the gratification that you get from doing that but now when my wife says “The yard needs mowing honey” hi just smile and say ” I know right“ When I saw your video I just thought wow it can get better! Anyway I already have the run leader digital hour meter that you showcased and I am going to be installing it this afternoon. You remind me of my cousin Jimmy down in Chattanooga, good old boy just doing his thing! Fun but no nonsense! Thanks for taking the time to show us what you have done for inspiration, happy mowing and whatever else you plan on doing with that beast. All the best Bill in Michigan!
Just bought one myself and the first thing I thought was getting a phone holder to attach to the right control arm for music! :D Nice Kawasaki stickers too!
Overkill unless you are mowing like 8 hours a day 5 times a week. However you are a mower savant. Maybe you need to start a new business. "Pimp my mower" as you do have some sick mods.
I used to mow any time of day. Even at night. But I was part of Yellow who is no more as of yesterday. So now I can mow anytime I want. And watch the game on the big screen. 😁
Like your additions. They are simple but useful. I added a speedometer and a herbicide sprayer attached to the frame for small spot treatments as I mow over a weed patch. I need to mow at 3 mph to apply the correct rate.
😂 Who are the 28 people who thumb's down this video? LOL This is incredible! Love this whole idea up upgrading it. I see guys wasted $10-$20k on a brand new vehicle to "upgrade" their rig. This makes way more sense to me.
Thanks. It's served me well. I'm in a wheelchair due to run over by a ATV and my landscaping nephew with a fleet of Feris ZTs says it's a blast to use when he mows my lawn while I'm laid up. Comment duly noted. I'll be back out there next year with a update of the update.
@@mrmichaeltscott I want you to know that you're video inspired me to do my own mods to my new Ultima ZT1 50". My first zero turn mower ever. During my first drive (horrible driving skills mind you 😂) I found I really disliked backing up. It was different on the old rider, and I ended up ordering some side mirrors. I picked out a larger set that fit an ATV. The hours meter arrived 2 days ago, along with a voltage meter, seat springs (wow awesome), and the deck spray out valve. The cellphone holder and seat cable-stop (hold the seat when leaning forward to check fuel level) are on the way. Maybe, I've invested $130 into it? The weather has been dry for the past 3 weeks here in south western PA, so no mowing for a while till we get some rain. I'm sure I will do more, but this is enough to get me going 😊
Own a zt1 54". Second year. A shame that I had to buy and install the hour meter myself.. $4000 and it couldn't include a $30 part that should be standard. Love the mower though. Also doing upgrades. Thanks for a few extra ideas
The flaps, light switch, phone holder, rpm gauge with meter, and seat springs are all very useful. Horn, side lights, tv are way too much for a mower lol cool additions overall!
Came here looking for a solution to hold the discharge chute up, and i can see a cord coming from it on your mower, but unfortunately you didn't discuss that mod so i have no clue what you sis there. Can you let me know? Thanks!
Drilled a hole. Ran 550 cord through it. A high power magnet holds it in place. Used clear tape to protect paint from magnet. You can also just loop it around the foot pedal for deck height. I did talk about it.
Good job, the ones I like( which should be stock_ Hourmeter, armrests and mud flaps( wonder how long the ungreasable casters will last? I have a brandnew 50" ZT1 which I am sacrificing for $3000 should anyone be intersted, had to get the 4 wheel steering one for my hilly terrain and am going to take a loss on my zero hr ZT1, to get it out of the shed.
Mirrors are old school. You should install a backup camera and feed it to you display screen. Also, why does it look like there’s a split in your front frame cross member right above the deck mount nut?
It's residential. CC own description for its use notes that. Tank is sized properly. If you have 2 acres and fill up at the end of each mow you'll never run out of fuel or get condensation. Of which by the way would be a problem with a larger tank.
Totally impressed! I’m plotting and planning upgrades for mine. I might add some multi-colored LEDs, some fur for the mirrors, and some hydraulics for some three wheel motion. LOL!! On the serious side, what’s the pump for?
Very nice. Yesterday i purchased a Cub Cadet Ultima RT1 42" for my little yard. I love your mods. Now i'll just need more money to mod my mower instead of my Concours.
They sell them many brands and prices. Just search your fav store. They make a mini stereo 8 receiver and transmitter. If you have BT headphones already. You just need the Transmitter. It plugs into earphone slot and transmits BT signal.
That would be quite easy but a motorcycle power port is what I did. I'm done in 40 minutes so I've never used it. But get the one with usb c. USB and has the on off switch on the outlet.
Just Harbor freight air horn kit. The button is a 20amp push button from Auto zone with a random cap I had laying around to waterproof it. If you use the heavy rated switch. You don't need a relay. Still works great!
Damn, you did everything. I wish you linked all the materials you used you gotta do that. 💪💪
@re9473 me too. But it's all either scrap I had laying around or stuff on Amazon that newer stuff will be available soon after I posted. So just throwing ideas around what you can do.
This dude is very obviously retired.
I wasn't at that time🤣🤣🤣
Damn dude. This is like Pimp my Ride but for mowers. This is awesome!
Yea, things been a beast for me. No matter what I buy I do all kinds of crazy shit to it for fun.
if anyone has slow cranking issues like i had, that turned out to be a grounding issue from corrosion of the ground cable to frame by the starter solenoid , add a 10 gauge wire from the negative battery directly to the engine block ,problem solved .
Sounds about right.
Cub Cadet would have the most expensive zero-turn.
Cub Cadet should hire you for sure. Great job!
You forgot the fuzzy dice
Why aren’t you working as an engineer for cub cadet instead of mowing lawns for a living?
Lol thank you! I'm just a big Cub Cadet fan. This is one of 5 I own. They do things pretty smart. But I always look to improve and make it my own. Today i turned the exhaust deflector 180° to point 7 Oclock and installed insulation on the underside of the removable deck to deflect sound. Much quieter now. Thanks for the nice comment.
Thanks Michael for sharing your enthusiasm for taking a great machine and making it even better! I’just bought the ZT1 50” four days ago. I’ve been mowing my 2 acres with a nice John Deere LT 160 for several years. The steering went out finally after 17 years so I decided it was time to take the plunge to the New World of zero turn mowing. All I can say is wow why didn’t I do this year’s ago, and as far as the cub cadet goes, I know they make a good product but apparently this year they really came out swinging with this great lineup of Ultima mowers!
It would have been awesome to have the armrests and the hourmeter on it however I understand the business of why they did that and in return they put on the Kawasaki engine in the awesome headlamps and what can you say when you look at that 2“ x 2“ continuous tubular steel frame in that color that just screams at you. I never did mind spending three hours mowing my yard giving the gratification that you get from doing that but now when my wife says “The yard needs mowing honey” hi just smile and say ” I know right“
When I saw your video I just thought wow it can get better!
Anyway I already have the run leader digital hour meter that you showcased and I am going to be installing it this afternoon.
You remind me of my cousin Jimmy down in Chattanooga, good old boy just doing his thing! Fun but no nonsense! Thanks for taking the time to show us what you have done for inspiration, happy mowing and whatever else you plan on doing with that beast. All the best Bill in Michigan!
I'm not sure you can or should be stepping on the deck . Maybe I'm wrong Might consider putting in the link where you bought all the Items
Dude, hell yeah! This thing is hooked up! Just bought mine today! Can’t wait to make it mine!👍🏻
Dang that is the best looking mower I saw
Just bought one myself and the first thing I thought was getting a phone holder to attach to the right control arm for music! :D Nice Kawasaki stickers too!
If I drop mine off at your house with a few hundred dollars, would you duplicate it ? 😂
Can you provide the model number or a link for the hour reader?
Yea, I'd like to add one to mine as well.
I’ve never seen a tv on a mower before lol, I’m gonna do the mud flaps, seat cable, seat springs and arms rests
My flaps are 48 long. I determine 60 would be better.
@@mrmichaeltscott This is very nifty! Where did you get the mud flaps or how did you acquire them?
@@davidmitchellsr6364 i made them from kydex. I'm like 110% happy about it. They REALLY work!
@@mrmichaeltscott What thickness of kydex did you use?
@@christiewatson8657 about 3 16th
If cub sold it like this it would have been a 2,500 dollar up charge
Overkill unless you are mowing like 8 hours a day 5 times a week. However you are a mower savant. Maybe you need to start a new business. "Pimp my mower" as you do have some sick mods.
I used to mow any time of day. Even at night. But I was part of Yellow who is no more as of yesterday. So now I can mow anytime I want. And watch the game on the big screen. 😁
Like your additions. They are simple but useful. I added a speedometer and a herbicide sprayer attached to the frame for small spot treatments as I mow over a weed patch. I need to mow at 3 mph to apply the correct rate.
😂 Who are the 28 people who thumb's down this video? LOL This is incredible! Love this whole idea up upgrading it. I see guys wasted $10-$20k on a brand new vehicle to "upgrade" their rig. This makes way more sense to me.
Thanks. It's served me well. I'm in a wheelchair due to run over by a ATV and my landscaping nephew with a fleet of Feris ZTs says it's a blast to use when he mows my lawn while I'm laid up. Comment duly noted. I'll be back out there next year with a update of the update.
@@mrmichaeltscott I want you to know that you're video inspired me to do my own mods to my new Ultima ZT1 50". My first zero turn mower ever. During my first drive (horrible driving skills mind you 😂) I found I really disliked backing up. It was different on the old rider, and I ended up ordering some side mirrors. I picked out a larger set that fit an ATV. The hours meter arrived 2 days ago, along with a voltage meter, seat springs (wow awesome), and the deck spray out valve. The cellphone holder and seat cable-stop (hold the seat when leaning forward to check fuel level) are on the way. Maybe, I've invested $130 into it?
The weather has been dry for the past 3 weeks here in south western PA, so no mowing for a while till we get some rain. I'm sure I will do more, but this is enough to get me going 😊
Own a zt1 54". Second year. A shame that I had to buy and install the hour meter myself.. $4000 and it couldn't include a $30 part that should be standard. Love the mower though. Also doing upgrades. Thanks for a few extra ideas
Very impressive and to the point, a great contribution!
I think that's over kill unless you use your mower as transportation 😂😂😂
🤣🤣🤣 I Agree! 🤣🤣🤣
What fun add-on's ! Great upgrades and video, ty
Guy goes backwards alot and fast to need frontal mud flaps. And must mow busy parks to need the horn. And a wife who keeps the TV on lockdown, lol
“Mud flaps…” lol! I like you and your awesome mower mods!
Thanks for watching!
I've used mine twice now. Mud flaps are a must.
Well shoot man add some brake lights and rverse lights, you can get this sucker vinned! LOL Man this is a nice setup!!!!!
The flaps, light switch, phone holder, rpm gauge with meter, and seat springs are all very useful. Horn, side lights, tv are way too much for a mower lol cool additions overall!
TV maybe. Side lights and horn I use Every time.
Where can I get the caps for the bearings and the hour meter ? And hub caps
Out of everything on it, the only thing useful, I think, is the hour gage.
wheres the mini fridge for the beer and the hole in the set to poop though
Love what you did! The horn is the icing on the cake 😂👍🏼
What a pleasant video. Nice to be retired 😊😊
They should have side lights and steel seat springs from factory, not too sure about the rest though!
Il faut peut-être prévoir un G.P.S afin de retrouver facilement son chemin en fin de travail ! Cordialement
Nice upgrades. Needs flames, lol.
Please add a video on installing your Runleader Maintenance Reminder.......
@emmamagic is in the instructions. Just basically wrapping the wire around the plug wire.
You got way too much free time! Where you at I'll drop mine off next week?
You have a list with the part numbers and such and where you got them, I really like that hour meter that does oil and air!
Runleader self powered on amazon.
www.amazon.com/dp/B08FH3FV86?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I just had to leave a comment, because this is over the top! You gave me a few good ideas.
Got to have fun.
Links to all accessories???????????
Looks really nice. Which cell phone holder did you get? Thanks
This is forsure this guys to the gas station ride. I dont see a grass clipping on that thing. Even if u blow the deck its still gets dirty.
An I send you my mower so you can the the same retrofits that’s looks cool
Sir
How about a sun shade
What is the pump for? Did I miss it?
Nice and a Horn to Tell everyone to Get Off 😂🤣👍 My Lawn
Right on, brother! Just got me a ZT1 54", needed the inspiration!
I just bought a Zt2 60 and came across this video. Wow! Love it!
Thanks for watching. It's nice to get ideas. 🤣🤣
I just got a ultima zt1 54. Gonna do a few of those mods ro mine!
I was wondering when you were going to get to the LiveScope on the front. 😂
Maaaan, that’s a nice setup.
Came here looking for a solution to hold the discharge chute up, and i can see a cord coming from it on your mower, but unfortunately you didn't discuss that mod so i have no clue what you sis there. Can you let me know? Thanks!
Drilled a hole. Ran 550 cord through it. A high power magnet holds it in place. Used clear tape to protect paint from magnet. You can also just loop it around the foot pedal for deck height. I did talk about it.
like those hubcaps
Caps off like M&M containers. They screw right on. Any container that size.
Can you pimp my mower like this lol
You should make a video tutorial on what you used for the lights for the deck and how to install great idea.
Why was i waiting for Xhibit to pop out? You been pimped!
How hard do you think it would be to replace the engine with a stronger hp commercial one? Like the proz 148?
No idea.
Nice and great job!!!
The next edition of pimp my lawnmower
You have a part number for the Harley springs? I have a zt2 60 ordered.
Just search Harley seat springs on internet. Bunch pop up. All the same.
Damn! You nailed it. Cub could add those lights for practically nothing. Same with the electronics. The should come standard on mowers.
No train horn?
How about a weedeater on that left side edge? LOL
You have too much time on your hands
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Good job, the ones I like( which should be stock_ Hourmeter, armrests and mud flaps( wonder how long the ungreasable casters will last? I have a brandnew 50" ZT1 which I am sacrificing for $3000 should anyone be intersted, had to get the 4 wheel steering one for my hilly terrain and am going to take a loss on my zero hr ZT1, to get it out of the shed.
Your battery looks so much bigger than mine
Came with it. Still going strong.
Mirrors are old school. You should install a backup camera and feed it to you display screen. Also, why does it look like there’s a split in your front frame cross member right above the deck mount nut?
I think that split is either the antenna fit the TV or a cord to the TV.
Awesome job!
where you get the grease caps? and hub caps?? thanks!
Truck stop. Hub caps are lids off m&m container with the m&m taken off. I no longer buy m&ms though. After 60 years of eating them.
@@mrmichaeltscott 😂😂 That's awesome! Thanks for the reply!👍
I love what you've done. How do you keep your deck so clean?
First i waxed it day one. Then i spray no touch tire cleaner/ shine. Then i use a 200mph blower after i mow. And the mudflaps help alot.
He doesn't mow with it. Just drives it around his yard watching TV. And blowing his horn at people in the street.
Excellent mods. I have the same mower and just added a USB charging port for my cellphone. I use Bluetooth headset connected to my cell phone as well.
WTF! 😂 This is amazing! Will you come soup up my new cub cadet? You could start a tv show called Trick my Mower
🤣🤣🤣 it's still going strong. I'm down to 1 mirror. Best thing is the lights and mud flaps. Zero dirt on the deck just clippings that blow right off.
Very cool mower.
Now I need to set mine up like this.
Where did you find the mirrors and the phone mount can you share the purchase links please.
Amazon. Bicycle parts. There's even better available now.
Needs a larger fuel tank..guess you could tow one with the hitch..
It's residential. CC own description for its use notes that. Tank is sized properly. If you have 2 acres and fill up at the end of each mow you'll never run out of fuel or get condensation. Of which by the way would be a problem with a larger tank.
Love it!! Watching the game wile mowing 😅
Crooked lines everywhere 😂
Yours is Cadillac of all pawn movers.
Brilliant!!! You should be a product designer/tester for Cub Cadet.
nice!!
Very nice job, Sir!! Git busy! LOL!!
Do you have a link to the Light Controller by chance?
Is just a standard waterproof 12v switch.
Where is the Custom Paint Job?
Hey buddy what is the digital thang you said measures everything rpm air filter exed and where did you get it and digital volt meter. Thanks buddy
Both from Amazon.
The is no place to put the arm rest anymore, so pissed.
Me too. Bought a set for my dad's 42 and nothing. But on my 50 there is. So I got a new in the box set just sitting here.
Very Nice job
when are you installing air conditioning lol nice job
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👍
Amazing! You made it right.
What kind of cell phone holder you have on it?
It's just a bicycle model. They make better now but this one is still going. AM ZON. many better to choose now.
I'd be riding down the street instead of mowing the lawn to many cool mods🤣🤣🤣
🤣🤣🤣 the mpg really sucks.
😅😅, man i love it
Totally impressed! I’m plotting and planning upgrades for mine. I might add some multi-colored LEDs, some fur for the mirrors, and some hydraulics for some three wheel motion. LOL!! On the serious side, what’s the pump for?
Air horns. They've come in handy quite a bit.
Very nice. Yesterday i purchased a Cub Cadet Ultima RT1 42" for my little yard. I love your mods. Now i'll just need more money to mod my mower instead of my Concours.
My dad has the 42. It shoots grass 10 yards. 🤣🤣🤣 it's a beast.
Where did you get the caps? Can you provide details?
Truck stop. It's called a nut cover. Truck stop or chrome shop for trucks. No idea on the size I had it on hand.
Impressive mods! Can you share a link for the Bluetooth transmitter?
They sell them many brands and prices. Just search your fav store. They make a mini stereo 8 receiver and transmitter. If you have BT headphones already. You just need the Transmitter. It plugs into earphone slot and transmits BT signal.
Do you have a link to buy the seat springs or run meter? Thanks
Just Amazon Harley seat springs and pick a kit.
I bought the same Tach. Where did you install the sencing wire and what setting did you use in the menu?
I ran wire to spark] plug. Then followed the instructions on set up.
Awesome work! Great video
Now for the cigarette lighter.
That would be quite easy but a motorcycle power port is what I did. I'm done in 40 minutes so I've never used it. But get the one with usb c. USB and has the on off switch on the outlet.
Your phone is upside down lol
Took the video with my phone.
Just purchased me a new Bad Boy ZT Avenger, you just gave me several ideas ill soon add to mine.
I had that one on the list. It probably cuts better.
@@mrmichaeltscott I commented above about where you got the items like the hubcaps the caps for the grease fittings. Any help would be appreciated.
whats the pump for?
@@RandyWatson80 Air Horn.
I didn't see anyone ask about the horns! Do you have a link to the horns AND the horn button? Thanks!
Just Harbor freight air horn kit. The button is a 20amp push button from Auto zone with a random cap I had laying around to waterproof it. If you use the heavy rated switch. You don't need a relay. Still works great!
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