4 12s to 6 8s change obc or not?

PuttPutt · 03-12-2012, 03:11 PM

Haven't pulled the triger yet, still trying to figure it all out.

Searching and reading about converting the 4 12 volt batteries to 6 8 volt batteries I find some comments stating it is not necessary to replace the obc and other comments that state if you don't upgrade obc to latest version then you won't get a full charge on your battery pack which could shorten the life of the pack.

Anyone know for sure?

TahoeDawgZ71 · 03-12-2012, 04:33 PM

Yep. I know for sure. Change it. Otherwise you'll never experience a good solid full charge.

bull · 03-12-2012, 04:47 PM

What would be an estimated cost (less batteries ) for a dealer to do this conversion? I am thinking of converting my 2007 Precedent when the current set of batteries die.

PuttPutt · 03-12-2012, 04:48 PM

Thanks Tahoe. It is added to the list.

TahoeDawgZ71 · 03-12-2012, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bull

What would be an estimated cost (less batteries ) for a dealer to do this conversion? I am thinking of converting my 2007 Precedent when the current set of batteries die.

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gornoman · 03-12-2012, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bull

What would be an estimated cost (less batteries ) for a dealer to do this conversion? I am thinking of converting my 2007 Precedent when the current set of batteries die.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TahoeDawgZ71

I can't discuss pricing on this page due to my lack of sponsorship. I suggest asking a site sponsor.

Can you tell him the approx. labor hours? He can do the other legwork on his own.

TahoeDawgZ71 · 03-12-2012, 06:18 PM

For a first timer I'd estimate 3-4 hours. A dealer should be able to do it in a couple of hours.

simple man · 03-12-2012, 06:36 PM

I've got a question on this. I have seen and read many posts about needing to change the OBC. Here's what I'd like to know. Since you are increasing the capacity of the battery pack, wouldn't you just have to increase the charge time if you kept your original OBC?

tlr6334 · 03-12-2012, 07:03 PM

Is OBC version 3.0 good enough? If not which version?
Thanks,
Tom

TahoeDawgZ71 · 03-12-2012, 07:18 PM

3.0 is for 12s in the old bucket. You want 5.3

03-12-2012, 03:11 PM	#1
PuttPutt Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Chico, California Posts: 496	4 12s to 6 8s change obc or not? Haven't pulled the triger yet, still trying to figure it all out. Searching and reading about converting the 4 12 volt batteries to 6 8 volt batteries I find some comments stating it is not necessary to replace the obc and other comments that state if you don't upgrade obc to latest version then you won't get a full charge on your battery pack which could shorten the life of the pack. Anyone know for sure?

03-12-2012, 04:33 PM	#2
TahoeDawgZ71 revolutiongolfcars.com Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Golf Car Capital of The World... Augusta, Georgia Posts: 10,224	Re: 4 12s to 6 8s change obc or not? Yep. I know for sure. Change it. Otherwise you'll never experience a good solid full charge.

03-12-2012, 04:47 PM	#3
bull Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 14	Re: 4 12s to 6 8s change obc or not? What would be an estimated cost (less batteries ) for a dealer to do this conversion? I am thinking of converting my 2007 Precedent when the current set of batteries die.
bull Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 14

03-12-2012, 04:48 PM	#4
PuttPutt Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Chico, California Posts: 496	Re: 4 12s to 6 8s change obc or not? Thanks Tahoe. It is added to the list.

03-12-2012, 06:18 PM	#7
TahoeDawgZ71 revolutiongolfcars.com Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Golf Car Capital of The World... Augusta, Georgia Posts: 10,224	Re: 4 12s to 6 8s change obc or not? For a first timer I'd estimate 3-4 hours. A dealer should be able to do it in a couple of hours.

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03-12-2012, 06:36 PM	#8
simple man Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bunnell, Florida Posts: 2,408	Re: 4 12s to 6 8s change obc or not? I've got a question on this. I have seen and read many posts about needing to change the OBC. Here's what I'd like to know. Since you are increasing the capacity of the battery pack, wouldn't you just have to increase the charge time if you kept your original OBC?

03-12-2012, 07:03 PM	#9
tlr6334 Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Stringer, MS Posts: 200	Re: 4 12s to 6 8s change obc or not? Is OBC version 3.0 good enough? If not which version? Thanks, Tom

03-12-2012, 07:18 PM	#10
TahoeDawgZ71 revolutiongolfcars.com Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Golf Car Capital of The World... Augusta, Georgia Posts: 10,224	Re: 4 12s to 6 8s change obc or not? 3.0 is for 12s in the old bucket. You want 5.3

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