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Old 11-19-2009, 05:21 PM   #1
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Default Pros and Cons 1996 Fairway Villager

What are the pros and cons to a 1996 CC fairway villager 48 volt?
I am thinking about buying one to use for hunting and cruising.
Would this be a good cart to lift?
Controller change?
I wanted to ask the experts first.
Any help would be appreciated. Love this site and Thanks in advance for the help.
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Old 11-20-2009, 09:55 AM   #2
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Default Re: Pros and Cons 1996 Fairway Villager

Yep very good cart, check age and condition of batteries , a new set is $600.00.

Yes on the lift !

Controller change ? depends on what speed and torque, run times U want.
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Old 11-24-2009, 04:34 PM   #3
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Default Re: Pros and Cons 1996 Fairway Villager

Thank you for the reply. Sorry it is been so long. What kind/type lift would you recommend? Also what kind of controller upgrade? Again, thanks for the help and any info. I will get the cart next week and put new batteries in it. I would like to all upgrades when doing this. Thanks
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Old 11-25-2009, 09:47 AM   #4
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Default Re: Pros and Cons 1996 Fairway Villager

Jakes makes the best lifts, but you need to decide how high , how long, how much $$Money U have.
and when U lift a cart and put bigger tires and wheels on it you will gain some "flat ground speed" but loose hill climbing torque"

EMP makes a relatively inexpensive dual speed/torque switchable motor.

As for controller "Controller change ? depends on what speed and torque, run times U want"
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Old 11-25-2009, 03:05 PM   #5
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Default Re: Pros and Cons 1996 Fairway Villager

thanks man. Which one would be better the motor or controller upgrade? The cart would be used for hunting and neighborhood cruising. So i like the fact that i could switch from speed to torque.
If i get that EMP motor do i need to change contollers or will the stock one work?
Also does EMP sell lift kits?

Thanks for all the help. I will get the cart next week and then contact some site sponsors about a lift and more upgrades.
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Old 11-25-2009, 04:43 PM   #6
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Default Re: Pros and Cons 1996 Fairway Villager

No, and I would be leery of any motor house that did.

Go to the top of this page and see http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/site-sponsors.php

Both are good for increase in speed and torque,
and a new motor will give U some of both and a new bigger controller will also give U some of both.

Plum Quick, and D&D also make/rewind motors which can give U as much as your $$ can stand.
Some sponsors also sell combo kits and U may work a deal if U buy enough toys to get a lift a tad cheaper.
All site sponsors guarantee their stuff, so be careful when shopping around.
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Old 11-25-2009, 04:50 PM   #7
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Default Re: Pros and Cons 1996 Fairway Villager

Before you do a motor and controller upgrade (something you don't HAVE to do), you should upgrade to a complete 4 gauge wire kit Do this at the same time as the lift

4 gauge is a MUST on lifted carts. You may just be happy with the stock motor and controller. If it ain't broke, then don't fix it

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Old 11-25-2009, 04:59 PM   #8
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Before you do a motor and controller upgrade (something you don't HAVE to do), you should upgrade to a complete 4 gauge wire kit Do this at the same time as the lift

4 gauge is a MUST on lifted carts. You may just be happy with the stock motor and controller. If it ain't broke, then don't fix it
Thanks mike ! slipped through the cracks, YES UPGRADE CABLES.
and I think mike may actually sell a good reasonably priced set
Heck as a matter of fact he sells it all
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Thanks mike ! slipped through the cracks, YES UPGRADE CABLES.
and I think mike may actually sell a good reasonably priced set
Heck as a matter of fact he sells it all

Nice fade away effect there

I don't like to see people buying the carriage before the horse! Most lifted carts are just fine with stock controllers and motors. WIRES, WIRES, WIRES!!!!

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Old 11-28-2009, 10:39 AM   #10
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Default Re: Pros and Cons 1996 Fairway Villager

Does this cart (96 fairway villager) use the same parts as a 1996 club cart ds?
Whats the difference in the carts?
Thanks again.
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