Which is the best model to rebuild?

yawood · 04-30-2017, 06:37 AM

Sorry if this has been covered before but I can't find it.

If you wanted to start from scratch with a ground-up rebuild of an electric club car which is the best model to look for?

This covers things like:

a cheap initial price (therefore probably an older cart)
type of drive train
availability of parts
upgrade ability (i.e. the ability to customise)

Is it better to find a cheap old cart to just use the frame and put in new motor, controllers etc or is it usually better to get a runner which doesn't need such a complete rebuild?

I know these are questions that really can't be answered because they depend on the conditions of individual carts but, hypothetically, if you wanted to buy a cart to rebuild what model would you start with and why?

04-30-2017, 07:33 AM

i like the 2000+ 48v Club Car DS for ease of upgrades
you can do anything from mild to wild
cost is really up to to your location (Australia)

i looked
2003 CLUB CAR DS - 48 Volt AU $3,990.00
and a lift/ tire combo i would buy is AU $1,270.24

Night life · 04-30-2017, 07:55 AM

I like 2002 and newer DS carts or Precedents with 6 batteries. I have now owned both, for off-road use I would stick with DS, without a doubt has a more solid frame.

theboss20 · 04-30-2017, 10:16 AM

The first few years when the DS changed to 48v were good solid carts with a straight series system that could be built for speed or torque depending on your end needs. For me speed was what I wanted...upgraded cables, H.D. Trojan batteries, high speed rear-end gears and I got over 25mph without changing controllers or motor.😎

dundeebarnbuggy · 04-30-2017, 11:22 AM

you can go back to an 86 DS if you plan to upgrade the whole drive system. 86+ has the good steering and a strong Kawasaki rear diff. Also those years had a solid fiberglass body, [not sure what year they went to plastic], that is easily repaired or modified, and takes paint well.

04-30-2017, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dundeebarnbuggy

you can go back to an 86 ds if you plan to upgrade the whole drive system. 86+ has the good steering and a strong kawasaki rear diff. Also those years had a solid fiberglass body, [not sure what year they went to plastic], that is easily repaired or modified, and takes paint well.

1994

yawood · 04-30-2017, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dundeebarnbuggy

you can go back to an 86 DS if you plan to upgrade the whole drive system. 86+ has the good steering and a strong Kawasaki rear diff. Also those years had a solid fiberglass body, [not sure what year they went to plastic], that is easily repaired or modified, and takes paint well.

That's the sort of info that I am looking for.

Thanks to everyone for the replies so far.

TahoeDawgZ71 · 04-30-2017, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dundeebarnbuggy

[not sure what year they went to plastic]

1993

04-30-2017, 06:37 AM	#1
yawood Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Queensland Australia Posts: 1,332	Which is the best model to rebuild? Sorry if this has been covered before but I can't find it. If you wanted to start from scratch with a ground-up rebuild of an electric club car which is the best model to look for? This covers things like: a cheap initial price (therefore probably an older cart) type of drive train availability of parts upgrade ability (i.e. the ability to customise) Is it better to find a cheap old cart to just use the frame and put in new motor, controllers etc or is it usually better to get a runner which doesn't need such a complete rebuild? I know these are questions that really can't be answered because they depend on the conditions of individual carts but, hypothetically, if you wanted to buy a cart to rebuild what model would you start with and why?

04-30-2017, 07:33 AM	#2
crash test dummy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Which is the best model to rebuild? i like the 2000+ 48v Club Car DS for ease of upgrades you can do anything from mild to wild cost is really up to to your location (Australia) i looked 2003 CLUB CAR DS - 48 Volt AU $3,990.00 and a lift/ tire combo i would buy is AU $1,270.24
crash test dummy Guest Posts: n/a

04-30-2017, 07:55 AM	#3
Night life Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: South Florida Posts: 241	Re: Which is the best model to rebuild? I like 2002 and newer DS carts or Precedents with 6 batteries. I have now owned both, for off-road use I would stick with DS, without a doubt has a more solid frame.

04-30-2017, 10:16 AM	#4
theboss20 Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Green Valley, Az Posts: 678	Re: Which is the best model to rebuild? The first few years when the DS changed to 48v were good solid carts with a straight series system that could be built for speed or torque depending on your end needs. For me speed was what I wanted...upgraded cables, H.D. Trojan batteries, high speed rear-end gears and I got over 25mph without changing controllers or motor.😎

04-30-2017, 11:22 AM	#5
dundeebarnbuggy Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dundee quebec Posts: 3,190	Re: Which is the best model to rebuild? you can go back to an 86 DS if you plan to upgrade the whole drive system. 86+ has the good steering and a strong Kawasaki rear diff. Also those years had a solid fiberglass body, [not sure what year they went to plastic], that is easily repaired or modified, and takes paint well.

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