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04-29-2015, 06:27 PM | #1 |
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New cart owner with a few questions
I've been reading for a couple weeks but this is my first post.
I recently purchased 2002 Club Car DS with the serial number AA0240 all stock. With that serial number I think I have a non IQ model? I live on a golf course so lots of hills. I get 12-14mph on flat ground but it barely makes it up hills. I have tested the batteries with a voltmeter and each one gives a good reading - previous owner said they were two years old.(I don't see a date code anywhere on the batteries) For this model I don't believe speedylink or motor magnets will help me get any more speed/torque correct? I was interested in possibly going with a plum quick bandit upgrade as a first step to get some immediate performance for this season. Is this a good idea? Do I need to purchase a whole new battery pack first? Would I be better upgrading the controller before the motor or can I drop the motor in and see some changes now? I just don't have the cash to do more than one thing this summer and i'd like to see a good return on my money! Thanks for any and all help. This is obviously addictive as I am already researching plasti dip, a backseat and new wheels! - Josh |
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04-29-2015, 07:18 PM | #2 |
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Re: New cart owner with a few questions
You have a series cart, which isn't a bad thing at all, they are just a little tougher to get speed out of than the sepex carts. A bandit will certainly improve things, and for $225 you can't beat it. At two years old, your batteries should have a fair amount of life left, unless they were neglected. Pop the caps and make sure there is water covering the plates.
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04-29-2015, 09:35 PM | #3 |
Gone Wild
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Re: New cart owner with a few questions
The real issue is you can't tell if the batteries are any good unless you can load them with battery load-tester OR follow the instructions the guys have developed that lets you monitor the batteries while going up a hill with your voltmeter attached to see how far the voltage drops drops. They can give the numbers to look for but it sounds like you have a battery issue to me...either not charging fully or one or two bad batteries....I have a series cart also and the best way to increase speed is high speed rear end gears. It's not cheep but it really works...but batteries have to be right regardless.
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04-30-2015, 03:38 PM | #4 |
Gone Wild
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Re: New cart owner with a few questions
For hill climbing - series carts also seem to benefit greatly if ALL the 6 gauge cables are upgraded (at least to 4 gauge - or 2 gauge if your serious about hills).
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04-30-2015, 06:39 PM | #5 |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: New cart owner with a few questions
Interesting. Thanks for the info guys!
So assuming the batteries are OK and I have a around $400 budget... Would you suggest the Plum Quick Bandit and upgrading to 4 gauge wiring? Then next purchase would be controller/selenoid? |
04-30-2015, 07:39 PM | #6 |
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Re: New cart owner with a few questions
Sounds like you've got it right. The upgraded wiring will be there for the upgraded controller/solenoid in the future.
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06-15-2015, 11:36 AM | #7 |
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Re: New cart owner with a few questions
So just to clarify, the 4AWG battery cables are only necessary/beneficial when upgrading the controller & solenoid? Or would they be of any benefit with just a Bandit upgrade?
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06-15-2015, 12:18 PM | #8 | |
Gone Wild
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Re: New cart owner with a few questions
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06-15-2015, 01:45 PM | #9 |
Gone Wild
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Re: New cart owner with a few questions
Just a quick note...I have a 97 CC DS 48v series cart with a forward and reverse lever...I was running about 12mph before the new rear end gears and now I GPS'd the speed now at 23mph...standard controller, stock motor...everything else stock...I will say that the rear end gear change was a challenge for somebody my age but it's doable with the right tools and some planning.
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06-15-2015, 04:58 PM | #10 | |
Gone Wild
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Re: New cart owner with a few questions
The gears will pretty much hurt hill climbing, though - unless you take a speed-run at them (or buy a specifically designed torque motor). It all depends what he wants the cart to do -
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