Yamaha Drive 2 Upgrade Altrax or Navitas

[sand dune coon]

The new cart is a 2017 yamaha drive 2 DC with with a lift, rear seat and 22" tall tires. Right now it has the stock controller reprogrammed by Yamaha, stock Hitachi motor and I'm getting about 18/19 MPH.

I was thinking of doing the D&D motor and the Altrax 500 amp controller.
Obviously a little more speed and torque. I would need to upgrade solenoid right?

For the $$$ would I be better off going to and AC conversion?

Looking for something simple, plug and play..

What are your thought?

[cssnms]

New cables, New selanoid etc...

[Dave in VA]

Check out the Riot Kit from Plowmans. Everything in one package and superb customer service from Don...

https://www.plowmanscarts.com/parts_36_38_volt.html

https://www.plowmanscarts.com/carts....1644437079&v=2

[sand dune coon]

Originally Posted by Dave in VA

Check out the Riot Kit from Plowmans. Everything in one package and superb customer service from Don...

https://www.plowmanscarts.com/parts_36_38_volt.html

https://www.plowmanscarts.com/carts....1644437079&v=2

Thanks Dave, is the Drive 2 considered a YDRE cart? I was looking at that exact kit before I started this thread.
for another $500 i can go Navitas AC, and from what I've read the Navitas is a huge improvement.
Again looking for plug and play if possible i just did a club car and a TXT recently and looking for a simple solution. i guess im getting lazy..

[fr8mvr]

I swapped to AC with Navitas. The best part is that the controller can be locked out via Bluetooth to prevent drive-off theft. The on-the-fly programmer is also nice if you want a different level for guests or kids. Speed increasing or limiting is handy as well as torque for hills or quicker take-off. The adjustable regen is good for slowing the cart without using the brakes.

[sand dune coon]

Originally Posted by fr8mvr

I swapped to AC with Navitas. The best part is that the controller can be locked out via Bluetooth to prevent drive-off theft. The on-the-fly programmer is also nice if you want a different level for guests or kids. Speed increasing or limiting is handy as well as torque for hills or quicker take-off. The adjustable regen is good for slowing the cart without using the brakes.

ya, i couldn't decide so i went with the riot kit. ill report back in a couple of weeks.. Hes trying to talk me into the drop in allied batters but thats a lot of $$$$ I do need batteries though.
I have a brand new set of gel US batteries that were given to me..

[gable74]

Originally Posted by sand dune coon

ya, i couldn't decide so i went with the riot kit. ill report back in a couple of weeks.. Hes trying to talk me into the drop in allied batters but thats a lot of $$$$ I do need batteries though.
I have a brand new set of gel US batteries that were given to me..

Been running my chops about this everywhere lately cause i am so happy with how everything turned out, but if you're in the market for a battery.....

https://www.buggiesgonewild.com/showthread.php?t=189190

I also have the riot kit and love it.

[sand dune coon]

Originally Posted by gable74

Been running my chops about this everywhere lately cause i am so happy with how everything turned out, but if you're in the market for a battery.....

https://www.buggiesgonewild.com/showthread.php?t=189190

I also have the riot kit and love it.

What were the performance results from the lithium swap?

[gable74]

Originally Posted by sand dune coon

What were the performance results from the lithium swap?

It's difficult to say if the performance gains are from the lithium upgrade, the 2ga wires, or the loss of 200+ lbs., but likely a combination of all three. The cart is absolutely quicker and more nimble. It feels awesome.

[fr8mvr]

Originally Posted by sand dune coon

ya, i couldn't decide so i went with the riot kit. ill report back in a couple of weeks.. Hes trying to talk me into the drop in allied batters but thats a lot of $$$$ I do need batteries though.
I have a brand new set of gel US batteries that were given to me..

I went Eco Battery because of the warrant and SOC meter. One single battery left me a lot of storage space under the seat.