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Not Yet Wild
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Early 80s DS new electronics 48v conversion
I recently acquired an early 80s 36v clubcar. For starters it needs all new batteries. My plans are to ditch all the electronics and upgrade new with 48v.
I need some suggestions on exactly what to get as far as controllers, chargers, etc. I plan on installing a 6 inch lift with 23” tires. I like being able to creep around in the woods as well as speed. It would also be nice to install something that I had room for upgraded motor as well. |
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09-04-2018, 07:18 AM
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Gone Wild
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Re: Early 80s DS new electronics 48v conversion
Get ready to spend some $$!!
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09-04-2018, 07:22 AM
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Gone Wild
Join Date: Jun 2017
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Early 80s DS new electronics 48v conversion
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Go to cartsunlimited.net and get a conversion kit. Scotty is great and you won’t go wrong if you tell him your needs. If you’re gonna want a lot of torque I’d go with the SR48400 or 500. Club Car DS driver’s club #59 |
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09-04-2018, 07:35 AM
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Not Yet Wild
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Re: Early 80s DS new electronics 48v conversion
Yessir .. nothing is cheap anymore. I just want to make sure I put the $$ in the right stuff lol. I got the buggy for free so I don’t mind so much considering what these things cost
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09-04-2018, 08:18 AM
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Gone Wild
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Dundee quebec
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Re: Early 80s DS new electronics 48v conversion
Figure out what year you have as an early 80s should not have any electronics from the factory. Rack and pinion steering or Ross box? Also figure out what model diff you have, the early ones don't take motor upgrades. On the plus side, you should have a fiberglass body
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09-04-2018, 08:36 AM
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Not Yet Wild
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Re: Early 80s DS new electronics 48v conversion
It is the fiberglass body. I’ll run out in a few to try to find out the year.
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09-04-2018, 08:43 AM
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Happy Carting
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Re: Early 80s DS new electronics 48v conversion
The year it was made is the first 2 digits in the serial #.
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09-04-2018, 09:15 AM
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Not Yet Wild
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Re: Early 80s DS new electronics 48v conversion
It’s a 84 model. It also has a steering rack. It has a rear seat installed and lights, horn, turn signals. The batteries just kept getting weaker and weaker until they quit. I figured I’d upgrade if I could when I replaced the batteries.
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09-04-2018, 04:23 PM
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Gone Wild
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Dundee quebec
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Re: Early 80s DS new electronics 48v conversion
You got the new steering. Good! Now check your rear end.
 If memory serves '84 is about the time they switched to kawasaki diffs. Your cart could have either. |
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09-04-2018, 05:37 PM
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Not Yet Wild
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Re: Early 80s DS new electronics 48v conversion
How do you tell what differential it is?
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