2013 EZGO RXV - Increase Speed?

[Goosesdad]

Great forum here. I'm on a couple of high performance street/race car forums so I can appreciate a good group of smart folks!

New to this, just purchased a 2013 RXV.

I'm being told that I need to pay the company I bought the cart from $150 in order for them to "download the speed upgrade" and that the cart needs to have lights and turn signals in order for that to work? I have lights but don't plan on turn signals.

Is this all true?

Appreciate the help to a rookie.

[usgicollector]

Originally Posted by Goosesdad

Great forum here. I'm on a couple of high performance street/race car forums so I can appreciate a good group of smart folks!

New to this, just purchased a 2013 RXV.

I'm being told that I need to pay the company I bought the cart from $150 in order for them to "download the speed upgrade" and that the cart needs to have lights and turn signals in order for that to work? I have lights but don't plan on turn signals.

Is this all true?

Appreciate the help to a rookie.

You don't need lights or turn signals.

You need a Curtis handheld programmer and a passkey to get to full freedom mode.

[Goosesdad]

Originally Posted by usgicollector

You don't need lights or turn signals.

You need a Curtis handheld programmer and a passkey to get to full freedom mode.

Thanks! Do you think it's reasonable to pay them $150 for them to do the programming? I figured the "light requirement" was bunk.

[kernal]

A small electronic key is plugged into the controller. Beeps twice, as I recall, and speed is unlocked to ~17 mph. Then a hand held diagnostic/programer is plugged in to adjust top speed to 19.6 mph assuming standard 18" tires. They can also adjust acceleration somewhat if you want. The whole thing should take barely a minute or two and they can do it while you wait. $150 is a little high for my area but lots of competition here. They have to buy the limited use electronic keys and the hand held tool.

[usgicollector]

No $150.00 is very high where are you located? I might be able to help.

[kernal]

I should add that the dealers here don't charge at all if you buy the cart from them.

[usgicollector]

Originally Posted by kernal

I should add that the dealers here don't charge at all if you buy the cart from them.

They charge for it it's just included in the price. They have to paid for the passkey also.

[kernal]

I'm aware. I should have said they don't charge extra or double.

[usgicollector]

Originally Posted by kernal

I'm aware. I should have said they don't charge extra or double.

[Goosesdad]

Originally Posted by usgicollector

No $150.00 is very high where are you located? I might be able to help.

I live in Boise Idaho. They agreed to do it for $100. I'm kinda pissed about it given they told me they would dial it up when I purchased it but then later found out that the later models require that passkey they have to buy from EZGO. I guess I can understand so I told them to order it and they agreed to split the price with me.

I appreciate your offer to help, very much. If they don't come through, I'll reach out to you and maybe we can work something out. Thanks again!!