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LukeL · 12-26-2017, 10:19 PM

Hello-

I have a 1988 Club Car DS that I completely rebuilt, and I’m pretty happy with the way it turned out, but I have one question about it.

The specs first:
23.5” tires, 6” lift
ScottyB upgrade kit with his new throttle pedal
Alltrax SR48400 and 200 AMP solenoid (formerly resistors)
All brand new 4 AWG cables for everything
New battery pack, still 36v
Stock motor
HD F&R switch
Tons of cosmetic stuff

I built this cart and we are now using it as a family cart, and it drives pretty well, but I’m constantly getting complaints that it rides “jerky.” The acceleration isn’t nearly as smooth as a stock club car or Ez-Go, and it’s easy to accelerate too fast, or let up on the pedal so the motor jerks the rear axle.

I’ve messed with the controller programming a little, but I don’t want to mess with it too much. Is there any way I can adjust this thing to just make it smooth and safe, like a stock cart?

It’s great to have all the torque, but I have children riding it, and I’d definitely like it to drive easier. What should I change?

Thank you
Luke L.

12-26-2017, 10:19 PM	#1
LukeL Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 6,539	‘88 Converted Club Car- smoothed riding? Hello- I have a 1988 Club Car DS that I completely rebuilt, and I’m pretty happy with the way it turned out, but I have one question about it. The specs first: 23.5” tires, 6” lift ScottyB upgrade kit with his new throttle pedal Alltrax SR48400 and 200 AMP solenoid (formerly resistors) All brand new 4 AWG cables for everything New battery pack, still 36v Stock motor HD F&R switch Tons of cosmetic stuff I built this cart and we are now using it as a family cart, and it drives pretty well, but I’m constantly getting complaints that it rides “jerky.” The acceleration isn’t nearly as smooth as a stock club car or Ez-Go, and it’s easy to accelerate too fast, or let up on the pedal so the motor jerks the rear axle. I’ve messed with the controller programming a little, but I don’t want to mess with it too much. Is there any way I can adjust this thing to just make it smooth and safe, like a stock cart? It’s great to have all the torque, but I have children riding it, and I’d definitely like it to drive easier. What should I change? Thank you Luke L.