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01-24-2018, 06:33 PM | #1 |
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95 club car slow uphill
Hello everyone, I'm new to the golf cart world. Just purchased a 1995 48v club car ds. I was told it had newer batteries when I purchased it from seller (they are Trojan 8v.) My problem is the cart is running slow up hill. I've tested each battery while sitting and all of them read between 8.37-8.5. I also tested while going up an incline and each battery is at 7.5 at first push off pedal and settles in at 7.8-7.9 on incline. Each battery reads 8.1-8.2 while driving on flat surface. Do I have a battery issue or is this normal for this series cart. I've already spoken with PQ about a 36v upgrade motor, hopefully that will help. Thanks for help in advance.
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01-24-2018, 08:19 PM | #2 |
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Re: 95 club car slow uphill
Batt volts looks good
Not a performance machine though, a golf course cart. I replaced the #6 cables with #4 welding cable That helped Got a 36v motor , that really pepped it up & no trouble on hills now. There are Other ways to up performance, new controller, motor, FNR. Solenoid From some of the site's sponsors |
01-25-2018, 09:19 AM | #3 |
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Re: 95 club car slow uphill
Thanks Golferdave. I was hoping it wasn't a battery issue. Read bats this am after a full charge and they were reading 9.1v. I'm getting motor redone by plum quick in a few weeks. What do I need to do to upgrade solenoid with stock controller?
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01-25-2018, 10:18 AM | #4 |
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Re: 95 club car slow uphill
I was so excited to buy a pair of 1995 48v CC when they first came off lease. And I was never more disappointed either. They run out the same as the old 36ers.
Basically with the original 225 amp controller and the stock 48v motor it is strictly a moderate course cart. Performance upgrades for this series cart begin with an Alltrax 400-500amp controller, 200-400 amp solenoid, a HD F&R, and 4-2g cable set.... The motor is not worth investing in either. With 2 way shipping you will be into the OEM 3 hp motor for 2/3rds the cost of a new Admiral MOT-A1 8 hp performance motor |
01-25-2018, 04:29 PM | #5 |
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Re: 95 club car slow uphill
My 2010 Precedent stock motor went bad replaced with a high speed motor but the shop did not upgrade the senolid or the controller. Now it pulls hills very slowly from a standing start and it seems the batteries run down much faster than similar carts with standard motors. Do I need to match the motor to an upgraded controller? And replace the senolid to improve this power issue?
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01-25-2018, 05:43 PM | #6 | |
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01-25-2018, 06:01 PM | #7 | |
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01-25-2018, 06:21 PM | #8 |
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Re: 95 club car slow uphill
Makes sense. Also forgot to mention it's 48 volt. The motor is a D&D Motor Systems model 170-506-0002, serial number 6426, mfg date 11/11/15, rating Class H, and it also is marked A1F1.
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01-25-2018, 06:56 PM | #9 |
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Re: 95 club car slow uphill
Golfbag, You should upgrade to a higher amperage controller and solenoid to put that motor to work. I would recommend Alltrax XCT500. Not my personal experience but a lot of people say that a motor with that HP will soon destroy a stock controller.
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and a 36vv motor will give good results so long as you are okay with a small horsepower motor. In your situation I think this is a good option. Good Luck |
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