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06-02-2011, 01:33 PM | #11 | |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: Increase hill and overall speed 2000.5 series
thanks, man. The brakes are another unexpected expense (I might actually spend more on this thing than golf clubs this year and I'm a full golf club ho ) but already having fun learning and DIY. What should I expect to pay for brakes? Hoping to get away with just doing the rears if that's possible since I don't expect to go nuts on the speed (though we have a lot of hills and may need them goign downhill). And are brakes another fairly easy DIY upgrade in your opinion (or others here)?
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06-02-2011, 01:39 PM | #12 | |
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Re: Increase hill and overall speed 2000.5 series
thanks, scotty. I don't mind spending a bit more if I get the value. For example, if a 500A programmable controller is $70 more than a 400A non-programmable, I'd rather spend it just in case I get the itch (which I'm guessing I will from all the others with this experience here). Time to do a little more research with your directions here....Thanks!
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06-02-2011, 01:50 PM | #13 |
Getting Wild
Join Date: Jun 2010
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Re: Increase hill and overall speed 2000.5 series
The expense incurred with these carts can mount up quickly...especially with us new guy's. That's the main reason for me not getting into lifting the cart. The expense of owning one and keeping it running can quickly mount up. The initial problem that i ran into (bad OBC) almost caused me to just sell it for parts...I'm glad that I didn't and kudos are due these guy's for all of their help, but my DS sat for months (5) as i purchased tools, learned how to use them, learned how to communicate effectively with these guy's that were lending a hand. Very frustrating, but ultimately very rewarding...so much so that i bought a second one. You'll definately spend more this year on the cart than you ever did on clubs, but man what a deal. I'm doing disc breaks front & rear...I do not want anyone getting hurt and with the DS going down hill wide open (kid or wife loosing control of cart) I want them to be able to stop safely. I also don't want to discover after I have done the rear brakes that I should have done all four. OLD MEC chimed in on this topic and I'm taking his advise. I've snooped around on cost and figure I'll spend between $300 & 500.00...It is not a DIY project for me...I'll have it done.
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06-02-2011, 02:49 PM | #14 | |
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Re: Increase hill and overall speed 2000.5 series
Thinking the same thing - I had the shop put a converter in and run speaker wires, etc., b/c I just didn't want to screw up the electrical this early in my new hobby and I fee the same as you about safety and the brakes. Thanks for the advice, especially on patience.
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06-03-2011, 09:14 AM | #15 |
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Re: Increase hill and overall speed 2000.5 series
Hey guys, based on your experiences and input and my goal to ultimately get to 23 mph with reasonable solid speed up the hills in our community, I am thinking of doing this in three parts:
1) upgrade controller, 2 gauge cables, F/R switch and solenoid 2). See what performance impact that makes with the stock motor then determine which motor makes sense dialing in the specs based on where the gaps are - guessing a 4500 rpm motor but maybe 5500 rpm if torque is there (I think the latter would make getting tires not as critical - see below) 3) larger tires to get a little more speed (would actually like to get to the 23 mph wihtout doing this since I have brand new rims and tires so let me know thoughts here) Thoughts on this approach? Any suggested changes or risks I am not seeing? Also, is a 500 amp controller plenty for this future plan or should I get a 650-700 amp? Thanks |
06-03-2011, 09:21 AM | #16 |
Happy Carting
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Re: Increase hill and overall speed 2000.5 series
What size tires are you currently7 running?
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06-03-2011, 09:31 AM | #17 | |
Getting Wild
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Re: Increase hill and overall speed 2000.5 series
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If it were me, I would call Plum Quick and get a motor upgrade first. In that cart I mentioned before, I then upgraded to 4 GA and dropped in a 500 A controller. The controller did make some difference on that hill, and pulling up hills from stop, but you may be happy with performance after a new motor. Of course this all assumes your batteries are strong. |
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06-03-2011, 09:49 AM | #18 |
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06-03-2011, 09:53 AM | #19 | |
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Re: Increase hill and overall speed 2000.5 series
Hmmm. I should GPS mine to be more accurate, but I have to think I'm getting 12 mph on flat and half thatup some our our steeper hills (maybe its more, and sometimes it seems faster than others, but still a little painful). Wonder why mine is so much slower without the upgrade?
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06-03-2011, 10:10 AM | #20 |
Happy Carting
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Re: Increase hill and overall speed 2000.5 series
Stock series carts do not go 10-20mph ?
The golf courses will not allow it. 12-14 is normal. |
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