Cc precedent - 4-12v vs 6-8v battery range shootout!

reeseman44

Hey guys. Don't mind the dramatic title lol. I knew shootout would sound exciting and garner some attention lol. Basically what I'm looking for is some ACTUAL result on the range people have gotten out of their carts with 4-12v batter config, and the 6-8v configuration. I already know the 6-8v config is superior, but if like to know some number to see just how much, and what kind of range everyone getting out of their carts on a SINGLE charge, without going below about 50% discharged state. We will need to know some basic info such as age/date code of batteries, is cart lifted/modified, and what brand and model of batteries yours using.
Maybe format the results something like this

4-12v or 6-8c config
Battery brand - model - battery code/age.
Stock cart, or modded drive system - lifted or not
Distance traveled in miles
Beginning state of charge in volts
end state of charge in volts

Should be interesting to see the results

BGW

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TahoeDawgZ71

I don't have any actual numbers, but the cars with 12 Volts in them wouldn't play 3 rounds of golf per day. That's why they switched back to 8 Volts.

Gazoo

...and the overall lifespan on 12's is quite a bit shorter, right?

TahoeDawgZ71

Yes. I just changed out a set of 2015s yesterday that had been well maintained (by me) 2.5 years old. Shot.


Also another story...

I have a customer who has a 2005 Precedent. She bought it new. Back when I worked at the dealership we would put a set of 12 volt batteries in for her every 2.5-3 years. In 2013 I finally convinced her to convert it to 8 volts. I installed the OEM conversion kit along with some Trojan T-875s. That cart was just in my shop a couple of weeks ago and the batteries are still in excellent condition. I performed a discharge test just to be sure, and they were perfect. 98 minutes on the discharge machine. Batteries dated G3. FYI, Club Car considers anything over 60 minutes "Passing the test"

reeseman44

Btw tahoe, I may be contacting you for a controller pretty soon. I think with those tall tires I'll be needed the extra torque. Lol

yawood

That's great real-world information Tahoe.

Thanks.

TahoeDawgZ71

We can make it happen.

E36Racer

I was easily getting 20 miles out of a charge with my old lead acid batteries here in Miami.


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reeseman44

E36....


4-12v or 6-8c config. ?
Battery brand - model - battery code/age ?
Stock cart, or modded drive system - lifted or not ?
Distance traveled in miles , you said 20
end state of charge in volts ??

reeseman44

Ok so I've got a result...

2010 precedent 6 8v config
Interstate 160ah batts 11/17 date code
D&d motor, non lifted
Went about 15 miles last night
Volt meter says 48.4 this morning which is 50%...

Seems really low to me. Like literally half what I should be getting. Anyone know what gives?