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I tried to search for the answer before posting a question, but I didn't find an answer. When upgrading cables, do the cables connecting the controller to the motor, the controller to the F&R switch, and the motor to the F&R switch need to be changed?

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Yes, the same current goes through all of them.

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Technically only when 100% throttle does the same current goes through all of the high current cables.:-P

At partial throttle the current on the Motor loop (B+ to M-) is higher than on the battery loop, Ie at 50% throttle there is almost twice the current on the motor loop than the battery loop as the motor acts as a current source when the PWM is off.

Since we all like to drive at 100% throttle all cables need to be upgraded :thumbup:

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The only exception is when someone is upgrading a Sepex cart. The Motor/Controller cables for F1/F2 are not carrying a heavy load and the stock cables perform fine. I do change most of mine to #6 but that is more so to match the others I am replacing and to be honest, as a Garnet and Gold Certified 'Nole, the stock Orange and Blue cables make me sick...:oops:

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Thanks for the info. Figured that would be the answer, but wanted to check. Forgot to mention that this is a '96 48v Series cart.

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Red and Black cables throughout my cart worked for me, no orange on my cart!

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Well now see there Sergio!! When you make a blanket statement someone will point out the tiny exception to it.

On my cart....used 99% for hunting....I very rarely drive at 100%. First of all....because I'm disabled....the cart is my "legs" and generally I just sneak along....as much as you can sneak with a cart!! :lhmo:

The "looking for game" aspect is one item....and the second just as important to my kidneys is......I'm usually on a rough path\surface and I would surely (don't call me Shirley) lose one of my kidney's or at a minimum.....my teeth!! :shock::shock::lhmo:

But.....I absolutely agree to upgrade all cables to the same size.....and heavy is good!!!

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Funny I was going to ask as ever question when I got on ,and saw this

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UGA_FAN,

As mentioned above, I think you should go with Red & Black cables throughout. Not that I'm partial to those colors or anything.....

Go Dawgs!

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Lol! Or Garnet and Gold! :thumbup: