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05-29-2018, 09:58 AM | #1 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Central Florida
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Boom's Project Cart
So, Newb here. I got a 1997 EzGo TXT for next to nothing...because it was probably worth next to nothing. No batteries, controller missing, no charger. With all that missing, why not upgrade to a 48v system, right??? The suspension/bushing look and feel fine. Brakes are OK (Had Wifey slam on brakes while pulling with another cart).
I have a pretty extensive background in troubleshooting electrical/electronic systems and am pretty mechanically inclined. Mentally...well that remains to be seen. I plan to use this thread to document the conversion and seek the guidance of those wiser than me. My understanding (from the flowchart) is that I have a Sepex DCS system. Here is what I have planned so far: (6) 8 Volt Trojan T875 batteries (1) Alltrax XCT48300 IQ controller (Will be ordered through site sponsor) (1) HD 200 amp solenoid (Also will be ordered through site sponsor) I have plenty of 1/0 welding cable and lugs to make new battery cables. Am I missing anything? Thanks.....Boom |
05-29-2018, 10:02 AM | #2 |
Over This Interview Is...
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: AZ
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Re: Boom's Project Cart
You should get a bigger controller than 300a. And the IQ model is for club car, not Ezgo DCS.
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05-29-2018, 10:10 AM | #3 |
Gone Mad
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Buford, GA
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Re: Boom's Project Cart
Make sure the lugs are specific for a buggy battery, and not a car battery. The holes are larger in car batteries, or at least that was my experience when I bought mine.
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05-29-2018, 10:18 AM | #4 |
Not Yet Wild
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Location: Central Florida
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05-29-2018, 10:25 AM | #5 |
Just Gone
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05-29-2018, 10:27 AM | #6 |
Gone Mad
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Buford, GA
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Re: Boom's Project Cart
I found this:
http://www.trojanbattery.com/pdf/dat...ata_Sheets.pdf If i recall, automotive shops have 3/8", which is larger than 5/16", resulting in less contact area. |
05-29-2018, 10:59 AM | #7 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Texas
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Re: Boom's Project Cart
Welcome Boom, I have a 99 ezgo dcs. This weekend I installed the alltrax 500 kit with 400 solenoid and a admiral B2 motor. I also made the jump to 48v with sams club Duracell batts I got on sale for $80ea.
Before I got 14 mph top speed with 22” tires, yesterday my first break in run I got 27 mph my second was 28. There’s a ton of torque but I can’t test that much until I break it in. I got the parts from cartsunlimited.net(Scottyb) and he provides everything you need. He also preprogrammed the controller so I didn’t have to. I followed a build from a member here Sir Nuke. Check this out. Also this has a printable pdf of his build he made HERE. |
05-29-2018, 10:13 AM | #8 |
Not Yet Wild
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Location: Central Florida
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Re: Boom's Project Cart
Yessir, I believe you are correct. would you recommend the XCT400DCS?
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05-30-2018, 08:21 AM | #9 |
Getting Wild
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05-29-2018, 10:38 AM | #10 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Central Florida
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Re: Boom's Project Cart
I'm going to need a charger. What are the recommendations?
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