400 or 500 amp?

scottyb · 08-14-2010, 05:36 PM

The 400 amps will be more impressive in 48v than 36v.
Hope this helps.

rxp-rider · 08-14-2010, 06:50 PM

With the 400 amp. ,do i go with the npx or axe ?

huntinghawk · 08-14-2010, 06:53 PM

Need year & model of your cart to answer that question.

Ross

athomas03 · 08-14-2010, 07:01 PM

I have NPX 400 amp, it is good and you can definitely tell the difference from the stock controller....but, I think if I had to do it over again I would probably pay a little more and get the AXE because you can program it to suit your needs. NPX is an easy transition from stock, but I want more now, so think ahead when doing upgrades. Hope this helps.

rxp-rider · 08-14-2010, 07:03 PM

My cart is a 1998 series if that helps. IF BOTH ARE RATED AT 400AMPS, WHAT MORE COULD YOU GET OUT OF AXE OVER THE NPX. SORRY FOR ALL THE QUESTIONS BUT THIS IS MY FIRST CART. ANOTHER CONCERN WOULD BE IF I DECIDED TO LIFT THE CART IN THE FUTURE WOULD THE 4OOAMP. BE ENOUGH FOR A 6" LIFT WITH SOME 23"

scottyb · 08-14-2010, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by rxp-rider

My cart is a 1998 series if that helps. IF BOTH ARE RATED AT 400AMPS, WHAT MORE COULD YOU GET OUT OF AXE OVER THE NPX. SORRY FOR ALL THE QUESTIONS BUT THIS IS MY FIRST CART. ANOTHER CONCERN WOULD BE IF I DECIDED TO LIFT THE CART IN THE FUTURE WOULD THE 4OOAMP. BE ENOUGH FOR A 6" LIFT WITH SOME 23"

You are right 400a limit is a 400 amp limit. Most programming is about throttle curve and reduced forward or reverse power. I have been told the AXE controller will take more abuse and hold up better under heavy usage than the NPX. The NPX being a basic replacement unit and the AXE being more of an upgrade unit. That info came from Alltrax. Hope this helps. Since you have a series cart. I would go with the 400a AXE and I think you will be happy with 36 or 48v no matter what modifications you do to your cart.

rabbitreborn · 08-15-2010, 12:29 AM

The 500 Amp will give you more Torque. If you live in a hilly environment, I would go ahead and spend the extra $$ and go for the 500.

Regardless of that, the AXE is the way to go. The NPX was built for those that want a cheap stock replacement. Once you do the lift, you are going to want to be able to "tweak" the controller to suit your driving needs. Slow ramp up for trailer pulling, fast ramp up for popping wheelies, ability to reduce top end speed for when the kids/grandkids wanna stay over for the weekend and use the cart.......

rxp-rider · 08-25-2010, 06:45 PM

JUST ORDERED AN ALLTRAX AXE 4844 CONTROLLER.

,HOW MANY AMPS. ARE THE STOCK CONTROLLERS ON A 1998 SERIES CART?

dougmcp · 08-25-2010, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by rxp-rider

HOW MANY AMPS. ARE THE STOCK CONTROLLERS ON A 1998 SERIES CART?

If it was a Curtis 1204, it was 275 amp.

rxp-rider · 08-26-2010, 05:20 PM

CAN ANYONE HELP WITH WHAT SETTINGS I SHOULD HAVE? MAX OUTPUT CURRENT? UNDER AND OVER VOLTAGE? THROTTLE UP AND DOWN? BRAKE CURRENT? NOT SURE WHAT THEY SHOULD BE? ALL NEW TO ME. ANY INPUT WOULD BE GREAT.

08-14-2010, 05:36 PM	#11
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,417	Re: 400 or 500 amp? The 400 amps will be more impressive in 48v than 36v. Hope this helps.

08-14-2010, 06:50 PM	#12
rxp-rider Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CLEARWATER,FL. Posts: 555	Re: 400 or 500 amp? With the 400 amp. ,do i go with the npx or axe ?

08-14-2010, 06:53 PM	#13
huntinghawk Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NC Florida Posts: 348	Re: 400 or 500 amp? Need year & model of your cart to answer that question. Ross

08-14-2010, 07:01 PM	#14
athomas03 Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: So GA Posts: 237	Re: 400 or 500 amp? I have NPX 400 amp, it is good and you can definitely tell the difference from the stock controller....but, I think if I had to do it over again I would probably pay a little more and get the AXE because you can program it to suit your needs. NPX is an easy transition from stock, but I want more now, so think ahead when doing upgrades. Hope this helps.

08-14-2010, 07:03 PM	#15
rxp-rider Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CLEARWATER,FL. Posts: 555	Re: 400 or 500 amp? My cart is a 1998 series if that helps. IF BOTH ARE RATED AT 400AMPS, WHAT MORE COULD YOU GET OUT OF AXE OVER THE NPX. SORRY FOR ALL THE QUESTIONS BUT THIS IS MY FIRST CART. ANOTHER CONCERN WOULD BE IF I DECIDED TO LIFT THE CART IN THE FUTURE WOULD THE 4OOAMP. BE ENOUGH FOR A 6" LIFT WITH SOME 23"

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08-15-2010, 12:29 AM	#17
rabbitreborn Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,757	Re: 400 or 500 amp? The 500 Amp will give you more Torque. If you live in a hilly environment, I would go ahead and spend the extra $$ and go for the 500. Regardless of that, the AXE is the way to go. The NPX was built for those that want a cheap stock replacement. Once you do the lift, you are going to want to be able to "tweak" the controller to suit your driving needs. Slow ramp up for trailer pulling, fast ramp up for popping wheelies, ability to reduce top end speed for when the kids/grandkids wanna stay over for the weekend and use the cart.......

08-25-2010, 06:45 PM	#18
rxp-rider Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CLEARWATER,FL. Posts: 555	Re: 400 or 500 amp? JUST ORDERED AN ALLTRAX AXE 4844 CONTROLLER.,HOW MANY AMPS. ARE THE STOCK CONTROLLERS ON A 1998 SERIES CART?

08-26-2010, 05:20 PM	#20
rxp-rider Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CLEARWATER,FL. Posts: 555	Re: 400 or 500 amp? CAN ANYONE HELP WITH WHAT SETTINGS I SHOULD HAVE? MAX OUTPUT CURRENT? UNDER AND OVER VOLTAGE? THROTTLE UP AND DOWN? BRAKE CURRENT? NOT SURE WHAT THEY SHOULD BE? ALL NEW TO ME. ANY INPUT WOULD BE GREAT.