Should I get something newer?

kennyh99 · 10-10-2011, 08:57 AM

Im fixing up my old 1982 marathon, got new batteries and made newcables and it runs fine, but I want to lift and put biggertires on it, and by doin that I will needed more power, my question is, should I stop working on this cart and find a newer one? Ill be using this cart at my lakehouse, so there are hills, I think either way it will need 48 volt system.
At this point,i have nothing invested in this cart, but I know iwill if I wanna make it nice and powerful

What year and model is the best to upgrade if u had your choice

madoc1 · 10-10-2011, 10:30 AM

the newer the better, but really any series cart after about 96 will be good. in 2001 they changed the steering for the better? lots of upgrades for these controller carts.

simple man · 10-10-2011, 10:37 AM

To me this would depend on the overall condition of your cart. I would weigh what the upgrades to it would cost vs the price of a newer cart with those upgrades. I'd do some searching through the sponsors ( top of page ) and see what parts and accessories are available for your cart. You'll have a much more informed idea this way!

scottyb · 10-10-2011, 11:37 AM

1982 Marathon has the motor sticking out into the battery bay area. After 86 Ezgo turned & mounted the motor above the rear axle like it sits today in every other cart. There is a conversion kit available for the later Marathons with sideways motors. This kit allows conversion to modern Solid State speed control & opens the door to all the upgrade goodies for your drive system allowing you to go to 48v. After that the sky's the limit.

For what you want to do, I would sell the cart and get a newer platform for your project.

kennyh99 · 10-10-2011, 12:54 PM

Yea, im gonna find me a late 90's so its ready to upgrade, this cart needs to much work, if there a certain model I should stay away from

kennyh99 · 10-10-2011, 07:50 PM

im also wondering about the dcs and pds systems, they are limited? if i udgrade all electronics and the motor would this type of system hold me back, i dont understand how these systems work, i dont wanna buy a cart and be limited.

madoc1 · 10-10-2011, 08:34 PM

kenny, mine is 98 series. i think you should shy away from a dcs. the series is better for crawling, and torque. the pds will give you more speed?, but doesn't like slow, r.e., hunting, etc. only mentioned mine because it is a good example of what you can do with an older cart. gorno, has a similar one that runs great, and it is a 97.

madoc1 · 10-10-2011, 08:45 PM

kenny, mine is 98 series. i think you should shy away from a dcs. the series is better for crawling, and torque. the pds will give you more speed?, but doesn't like slow, r.e., hunting, etc. only mentioned mine because it is a good example of what you can do with an older cart. gorno, has a similar one that runs great, and it is a 97.

kennyh99 · 10-10-2011, 11:33 PM

Ok, is series the type of motor, or type of drive system

scottyb · 10-11-2011, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kennyh99

Ok, is series the type of motor, or type of drive system

Yes

A series drive system has a series motor.
A PDS drive has a PDS motor.

Ezgo started making the TXT platform in 1995 and they continue to do so today

10-10-2011, 08:57 AM	#1
kennyh99 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 36	Should I get something newer? Im fixing up my old 1982 marathon, got new batteries and made newcables and it runs fine, but I want to lift and put biggertires on it, and by doin that I will needed more power, my question is, should I stop working on this cart and find a newer one? Ill be using this cart at my lakehouse, so there are hills, I think either way it will need 48 volt system. At this point,i have nothing invested in this cart, but I know iwill if I wanna make it nice and powerful What year and model is the best to upgrade if u had your choice
kennyh99 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 36

10-10-2011, 10:30 AM	#2
madoc1 no clue Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: spicewood, texas Posts: 3,308	Re: Should I get something newer? the newer the better, but really any series cart after about 96 will be good. in 2001 they changed the steering for the better? lots of upgrades for these controller carts.

10-10-2011, 10:37 AM	#3
simple man Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bunnell, Florida Posts: 2,408	Re: Should I get something newer? To me this would depend on the overall condition of your cart. I would weigh what the upgrades to it would cost vs the price of a newer cart with those upgrades. I'd do some searching through the sponsors ( top of page ) and see what parts and accessories are available for your cart. You'll have a much more informed idea this way!

10-10-2011, 11:37 AM	#4
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,399	Re: Should I get something newer? 1982 Marathon has the motor sticking out into the battery bay area. After 86 Ezgo turned & mounted the motor above the rear axle like it sits today in every other cart. There is a conversion kit available for the later Marathons with sideways motors. This kit allows conversion to modern Solid State speed control & opens the door to all the upgrade goodies for your drive system allowing you to go to 48v. After that the sky's the limit. For what you want to do, I would sell the cart and get a newer platform for your project.

10-10-2011, 12:54 PM	#5
kennyh99 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 36	Re: Should I get something newer? Yea, im gonna find me a late 90's so its ready to upgrade, this cart needs to much work, if there a certain model I should stay away from
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10-10-2011, 07:50 PM	#6
kennyh99 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 36	Re: Should I get something newer? im also wondering about the dcs and pds systems, they are limited? if i udgrade all electronics and the motor would this type of system hold me back, i dont understand how these systems work, i dont wanna buy a cart and be limited.
kennyh99 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 36

10-10-2011, 08:34 PM	#7
madoc1 no clue Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: spicewood, texas Posts: 3,308	Re: Should I get something newer? kenny, mine is 98 series. i think you should shy away from a dcs. the series is better for crawling, and torque. the pds will give you more speed?, but doesn't like slow, r.e., hunting, etc. only mentioned mine because it is a good example of what you can do with an older cart. gorno, has a similar one that runs great, and it is a 97.

10-10-2011, 08:45 PM	#8
madoc1 no clue Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: spicewood, texas Posts: 3,308	Re: Should I get something newer? kenny, mine is 98 series. i think you should shy away from a dcs. the series is better for crawling, and torque. the pds will give you more speed?, but doesn't like slow, r.e., hunting, etc. only mentioned mine because it is a good example of what you can do with an older cart. gorno, has a similar one that runs great, and it is a 97.

10-10-2011, 11:33 PM	#9
kennyh99 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 36	Re: Should I get something newer? Ok, is series the type of motor, or type of drive system
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