upgrade

Capnraysr · 05-15-2008, 06:55 AM

Just a stupid ? from a nubie. If I want to upgrade to 48v on my 95 medalist couldn't I just buy all new electronics for a newer 48v model & bolt it right on with new batteries? I know that takes some of the fun out of upgrades. Or is this not possible? First thing I need is to pull a hill better.I think I already have 4ga wires. I have seen on threads a 12v boost. Can I add this on the back after the controller & get what I need to pull a hill.

scottyb · 05-15-2008, 07:11 AM

Welcome, Capn.That is one of the smarter Qs from a newb I've heard....

Basically the answer is yes. But, why settle for stock? You are gonna buy a controller so why buy stock when you could have a 480 amp? Switching to 48v is the best 'bang' for the buck, IMO. These little 36v motors respond well to the increased voltage. You have a couple of big Qs....
1. How are you going to charge 48v? A new 48v Charger or a 36 and a 12v?
2. How are you going to supply 48v? 2 additional 6v batteries ( mounted in the bagwell or..)? OR, anew set of six 8v batteries?
3. Where are you gonna find a big enough hill to run up and down !?

roady89 · 05-15-2008, 07:38 AM

You can buy the newer electronics but it will probly cost you more than just buying the individual components. E-Z-GO did not come out with 48 volts until this year with the all new E-Z-GO RXV. You will have to buy everything, which includes controller, throttle, motor WITH the rear end....so I think that takes going that route out of the question.

Easiest and cheapest way would be to send your motor off to EMP-Lighting Redesign and have your motor reworked. Cost should be around $300 or so for everything including shipping.....then after that if you still want more (which you will) a controller upgrade is in order...then of coarse after that upgrade to 48 volts.

buckmanmike · 05-15-2008, 07:04 PM

And after 48 volts??????????

gornoman · 05-15-2008, 07:09 PM

Front Brakes!

buckmanmike · 05-15-2008, 07:11 PM

I'm a itching and scracting to get down south and check out my possible FIXXXXes.
I might take my new to me CC and transfer new parts to it and take old EZGo to the ramp on the pond. WE always need some fish houses.

buckmanmike · 05-15-2008, 07:30 PM

Cap if you want the most bang for the buck, stay with series motor and the most voltage you can handle. 36 to 48 is a major upgrade in speed and torque. I'm stuck at 48v, but will have 72v shortly on stock motor. Match your volts to your controller.

buckmanmike · 05-15-2008, 07:33 PM

We'll actually I'm stuck at zero propelsion. But, not for long. I 've got some ideas to my problems.

Capnraysr · 05-15-2008, 09:29 PM

i like the sound of the reworked motor.i think ill go that way.then upgrade my controler a little later.i may be able to do some of this quicker according to wifeypoos alloted budget.i also want a lift &wheels & tires.gotta buff out the body.its oxidized quite badly.im gonna do it like you eat an elephant.one bite at a time

Capnraysr · 05-15-2008, 10:16 PM

Brakes , we don need no stinkin brakes.mine are very good.stomp the brake pedal , all 4 wheels lock.

05-15-2008, 06:55 AM	#1
Capnraysr Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2008 Location: Murray , KY Posts: 30	upgrade Just a stupid ? from a nubie. If I want to upgrade to 48v on my 95 medalist couldn't I just buy all new electronics for a newer 48v model & bolt it right on with new batteries? I know that takes some of the fun out of upgrades. Or is this not possible? First thing I need is to pull a hill better.I think I already have 4ga wires. I have seen on threads a 12v boost. Can I add this on the back after the controller & get what I need to pull a hill.

05-15-2008, 07:11 AM	#2
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,410	Re: upgrade Welcome, Capn.That is one of the smarter Qs from a newb I've heard.... Basically the answer is yes. But, why settle for stock? You are gonna buy a controller so why buy stock when you could have a 480 amp? Switching to 48v is the best 'bang' for the buck, IMO. These little 36v motors respond well to the increased voltage. You have a couple of big Qs.... 1. How are you going to charge 48v? A new 48v Charger or a 36 and a 12v? 2. How are you going to supply 48v? 2 additional 6v batteries ( mounted in the bagwell or..)? OR, anew set of six 8v batteries? 3. Where are you gonna find a big enough hill to run up and down !?

05-15-2008, 07:38 AM	#3
roady89 nimda Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 13,022	Re: upgrade You can buy the newer electronics but it will probly cost you more than just buying the individual components. E-Z-GO did not come out with 48 volts until this year with the all new E-Z-GO RXV. You will have to buy everything, which includes controller, throttle, motor WITH the rear end....so I think that takes going that route out of the question. Easiest and cheapest way would be to send your motor off to EMP-Lighting Redesign and have your motor reworked. Cost should be around $300 or so for everything including shipping.....then after that if you still want more (which you will) a controller upgrade is in order...then of coarse after that upgrade to 48 volts.
roady89 nimda Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 13,022

05-15-2008, 07:04 PM	#4
buckmanmike Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Snellville, Ga. Posts: 1,304	Re: upgrade And after 48 volts??????????

05-15-2008, 07:09 PM	#5
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05-15-2008, 07:11 PM	#6
buckmanmike Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Snellville, Ga. Posts: 1,304	Re: upgrade I'm a itching and scracting to get down south and check out my possible FIXXXXes. I might take my new to me CC and transfer new parts to it and take old EZGo to the ramp on the pond. WE always need some fish houses.

05-15-2008, 07:30 PM	#7
buckmanmike Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Snellville, Ga. Posts: 1,304	Re: upgrade Cap if you want the most bang for the buck, stay with series motor and the most voltage you can handle. 36 to 48 is a major upgrade in speed and torque. I'm stuck at 48v, but will have 72v shortly on stock motor. Match your volts to your controller.

05-15-2008, 07:33 PM	#8
buckmanmike Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Snellville, Ga. Posts: 1,304	Re: upgrade We'll actually I'm stuck at zero propelsion. But, not for long. I 've got some ideas to my problems.

05-15-2008, 09:29 PM	#9
Capnraysr Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2008 Location: Murray , KY Posts: 30	Re: upgrade i like the sound of the reworked motor.i think ill go that way.then upgrade my controler a little later.i may be able to do some of this quicker according to wifeypoos alloted budget.i also want a lift &wheels & tires.gotta buff out the body.its oxidized quite badly.im gonna do it like you eat an elephant.one bite at a time

05-15-2008, 10:16 PM	#10
Capnraysr Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2008 Location: Murray , KY Posts: 30	Re: upgrade Brakes , we don need no stinkin brakes.mine are very good.stomp the brake pedal , all 4 wheels lock.

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