2014 electric G29 need for speed help!

[dejongchad]

Thanks for all the feedback. I don’t have headlights on the cart and was told you need them to do speed code. I am leaning towards new batteries and speed controller. Already have 12” rims, so that part is covered. What’s everyone’s thoughts on lithium’s?

[camaroluvz28]

I have never heard anything about needing headlights on a cart to put in a speed code I do them almost every day lol...

[Volt_Ampere]

I think that is true also here in Arizona. Adding the 19mph code makes it a PTV which is supposed to have lights. Virtually all of the carts here in Rio Verde have lights and turn signals.

[camaroluvz28]

Wow that's crazy...I can see if you are getting it street legal you would def have to have lights...but FL doesn't require any cart to have anything for personal use...I can see how that would restrict dealers from doing it for liability maybe in some states.

[Volt_Ampere]

I think in Az, seatbelts are also required on PTV's. Both of mine came with seatbelts, one is a 2010, other is a 2012. The 2010 was purchased when you could get the big energy credit if the vehicle met certain criteria. It had to be converted to 8x6V batteries to meet the range requirements. I just bought this cart, fixed it up, and converted it to Lithium.

[cgtech]

Originally Posted by camaroluvz28

Wow that's crazy...I can see if you are getting it street legal you would def have to have lights...but FL doesn't require any cart to have anything for personal use...I can see how that would restrict dealers from doing it for liability maybe in some states.

As a fellow yamaha dealer, you must need a refresher course on PTV speed codes. Yamaha set that rule regarding required equipment, in compliance with ANSI & GCMA standards of what a "PTV' is. There are generally 3 levels, a "golf cart", a "PTV", and a "LSV", with each having more stringent equipment requirements than the prior. (Yamaha doesnt offer a LSV, or any that go 20+ mph as configured at the factory)

Every time you order a speed code through the YDS bookstore portal (if that's how you order yours), you are checking a box certifying all required equipment is present, with potential punishments from yamaha if they wanted to get you.

[camaroluvz28]

Hmm interesting...maybe not such a big deal here because every cart that goes to the villages already has lights and all that due to the requirements for the area so I've never really worried about it... good to know though...

[Volt_Ampere]

I'm sure that dealers have to be aware of liability issues if they mod carts - especially if they increase their speed. As an individual, I feel like I can do what I want and it's up to me to be safe about it. I don't want my cart to go any faster than 20-25mph with only rear brakes.

[camaroluvz28]

Indeed at the EZ-Go dealership I started out at they actually had customers sign a liability waiver If the cart went over 20 mph and was lifted...we don't require that here but it still seems like a good idea to this day.

[nelly1052]

I also used the AllTrax 400 amp controller. Works great with stock motor and wheels. Goes 22 mph. Max engine rpm is 6000. Looking for deal on 20" wheels. Should get a couple more mph, and that's all I need. You can program Altrax yourself. I was going to take it to Yamaha for programing but figured to rent a trailer and cost of programing was not much less that the cost of the controller. They could not even guarantee 19 mph. Said probably 17 more like it.