DS Voltage Increase

Marathon Matt · 03-09-2015, 10:18 AM

Hey Guys. I think its about time for me to replace the batteries in our Club Car. I was wondering if I could get a little more umphhh out of the cart by adding another battery or two without having to modify a bunch of stuff.

The cart is a 48V DS (6x8v) with a Plum Quick motor and stock controller. I have the stock club car charger and OBC stuff. I'm running normal sized tires on it as well.

Is this doable with the equipment I have? If not, what all would need to be changed?

scottyb · 03-09-2015, 10:25 AM

It's risky. The stock control may or may not handle additional voltage. Most aftermarket controls will handle a small increase such as 7/8v but charging evenly is a problem. You may want to look at other options for more speed.

TahoeDawgZ71 · 03-09-2015, 10:41 AM

I see you have a DS IQ. I wouldn't advise increasing voltage on the IQ system at all. The controller can't handle it. If you're interested in creating a monster it's going to cost some money. Scottyb and I have been working together on a plug and play series conversion kit for the IQ DS and Precedent vehicles. You can get information from either one of us.

Marathon Matt · 03-09-2015, 11:46 AM

Thanks guys. I figured it would be a stretch to get that to happen with this IQ cart. It seems to only like exactly what it was designed for. Which is understandable for reliability and economy.

Quick question then. What battery do you guys recommend for this cart?

Volt_Ampere · 03-09-2015, 12:53 PM

Even if the controller can handle it, the stock charger can not. It won't fully charge the pack if there is an extra 8 volt battery in there.

Marathon Matt · 03-09-2015, 12:57 PM

Thanks Volt. That's what I figured.

Do any of guys have a suggestion for replacement batteries?

scottyb · 03-09-2015, 01:39 PM

Are you asking about 12 or 8v batteries?

Marathon Matt · 03-09-2015, 01:42 PM

8v. I want to buy something good but don't want to break the bank either. Any suggestions?

TahoeDawgZ71 · 03-09-2015, 02:29 PM

Trojan and Crown are my top picks..... US Battery, Exide, and Interstate are my 2nd picks......... JCI, Duracell, Napa, Energizer are my least favorite option.

Marathon Matt · 03-09-2015, 04:11 PM

Tahoe. You sell the Trojan or Crowns? How much for a set of 6? I have Exides at the moment. They have done pretty good I'd say despite the cart boys filling them with garden hose water for a year and a half before I bought the cart. I've had it about two years since and they are still working but are on their last leg.

03-09-2015, 10:18 AM	#1
Marathon Matt Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 228	DS Voltage Increase Hey Guys. I think its about time for me to replace the batteries in our Club Car. I was wondering if I could get a little more umphhh out of the cart by adding another battery or two without having to modify a bunch of stuff. The cart is a 48V DS (6x8v) with a Plum Quick motor and stock controller. I have the stock club car charger and OBC stuff. I'm running normal sized tires on it as well. Is this doable with the equipment I have? If not, what all would need to be changed?
Marathon Matt Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 228

03-09-2015, 10:25 AM	#2
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,418	Re: DS Voltage Increase It's risky. The stock control may or may not handle additional voltage. Most aftermarket controls will handle a small increase such as 7/8v but charging evenly is a problem. You may want to look at other options for more speed.

03-09-2015, 10:41 AM	#3
TahoeDawgZ71 revolutiongolfcars.com Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Golf Car Capital of The World... Augusta, Georgia Posts: 10,224	Re: DS Voltage Increase I see you have a DS IQ. I wouldn't advise increasing voltage on the IQ system at all. The controller can't handle it. If you're interested in creating a monster it's going to cost some money. Scottyb and I have been working together on a plug and play series conversion kit for the IQ DS and Precedent vehicles. You can get information from either one of us.

03-09-2015, 11:46 AM	#4
Marathon Matt Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 228	Re: DS Voltage Increase Thanks guys. I figured it would be a stretch to get that to happen with this IQ cart. It seems to only like exactly what it was designed for. Which is understandable for reliability and economy. Quick question then. What battery do you guys recommend for this cart?
Marathon Matt Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 228

03-09-2015, 12:53 PM	#5
Volt_Ampere Gone Wild Join Date: May 2012 Location: Rio Verde, Az Posts: 7,183	Re: DS Voltage Increase Even if the controller can handle it, the stock charger can not. It won't fully charge the pack if there is an extra 8 volt battery in there.

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03-09-2015, 12:57 PM	#6
Marathon Matt Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 228	Thanks Volt. That's what I figured. Do any of guys have a suggestion for replacement batteries?
Marathon Matt Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 228

03-09-2015, 01:39 PM	#7
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,418	Re: DS Voltage Increase Are you asking about 12 or 8v batteries?

03-09-2015, 01:42 PM	#8
Marathon Matt Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 228	8v. I want to buy something good but don't want to break the bank either. Any suggestions?
Marathon Matt Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 228

03-09-2015, 02:29 PM	#9
TahoeDawgZ71 revolutiongolfcars.com Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Golf Car Capital of The World... Augusta, Georgia Posts: 10,224	Re: DS Voltage Increase Trojan and Crown are my top picks..... US Battery, Exide, and Interstate are my 2nd picks......... JCI, Duracell, Napa, Energizer are my least favorite option.

03-09-2015, 04:11 PM	#10
Marathon Matt Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 228	Tahoe. You sell the Trojan or Crowns? How much for a set of 6? I have Exides at the moment. They have done pretty good I'd say despite the cart boys filling them with garden hose water for a year and a half before I bought the cart. I've had it about two years since and they are still working but are on their last leg.
Marathon Matt Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 228

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