09-25-2017, 09:53 AM | #1 |
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My winter project
Hey Y'all
So based on some great advice I've gotten from this forum to date, I've decided to take my 48V 98 DS home from the campground this winter and do it up. I'll start uploading pictures when I get it in the shop but, for now, just picture your basic white 98 DS. I'm sure I'll have a million questions as I go on, but since I'm in the planning phase, I'm wondering if I should plan to lift it. I would like to, because it'll look good but I'm wondering what affect lifting it and putting on bigger tires is going to have on the speed. The cart only goes 10-11mph right now. That's ok because the campground speed limit is 10 and my kids drive the cart, but I don't want to slow it down too much more. Does anyone have thoughts on how / if I can do a lift without impacting the speed too much? Thanks! Mike |
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09-25-2017, 10:29 AM | #2 |
Gone Wild
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Re: My winter project
A lift will not affect speed. Given the same power supply, taller tires will increase top end speed and lower torque. It's a trade off.
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09-25-2017, 11:08 AM | #3 |
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Re: My winter project
Oh that's great news! Its all pretty much asphalt / limestone driving on flat ground in my campground so speed is higher on the desire list than torque.
Do you have any recommendations on lift kits I should be looking at. I think I'd prefer a 3" or 4" to a 6" because I don't want to risk stability. What's the difference between the spindle vs. A arm types? thanks! |
09-25-2017, 11:42 AM | #4 |
Gone Wild
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Re: My winter project
Spindle lift is just that, extended spindles. They have inherent stability and alignment problems, but also the most inexpensive lift.
A-arm lifts are somewhat the norm, more stable and allow more front end articulation. Pricier also. True off-road capabilities come with a long travel lift, even pricier. Allsports makes a great A-arm lift. I plan on their 4" with 22 x 11 x 10 on my daughters 08 DS. |
09-25-2017, 12:10 PM | #5 |
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Re: My winter project
Thanks, that's kind of what I've gathered from other posts.
What are the thoughts on and "economy" z-bracket type lift like http://www.buggiesunlimited.com/golf...-1981-up)/7031 |
09-25-2017, 12:17 PM | #6 |
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Join Date: Oct 2016
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Re: My winter project
Thanks, that's kind of what I've gathered from other posts.
What are the thoughts on and "economy" z-bracket type lift like http://www.buggiesunlimited.com/golf...-1981-up)/7031 |
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