07-10-2013, 01:39 PM | #1 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: SC
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What to do??
I was given an '84 model CC that doesn't have any batteries in it. It needs some work to make it look good but if I were to add batteries it will run. Below are my thoughts.. Also...I don't have alot of extra money to spend on it now, so I don't want to make the wrong decision.
1 - Purchase 3 12v deep cycle batteries just to get it going. Our farm is a flat 40 acres and our neighborhood is small. Go this route for now just to get it going. Then purchase 3 more when money allows and wire them in parallel. 2 - Purchase 3 12v deep cycle batteries, clean the cart up really good and sell it to purchase a newer 48v. 3 - Purchase 6 6v batteries and have the correct batteries but still have all of the old electronics. 4 - Purchase 6 8v batteries, all new electronics, use the 36v motor, spend alot of money and still have an '84 cc. Alot of post about being displeased with the 12v batteries in their carts but I think it all depends on what you are looking to do with it. The most I would ride it would be maybe 2 miles a day and they would be alot. I'm open to other options. |
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07-10-2013, 02:26 PM | #2 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Aug 2008
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Re: What to do??
Personally I would buy the 6-6v batteries and be happy. the 12v marine batteries may or may not last the day. If they do they won't last long before just wearing out. You would not be able to get 6 12v in the battery bay. 12v's are going to be wasted money!! The old 84 CCs are good old carts for what you want to do.
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07-10-2013, 02:44 PM | #3 |
Gone Wild
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Re: What to do??
4 - Purchase 6 8v batteries, all new electronics, use the 36v motor, spend alot of money and still have an '84 cc.
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07-10-2013, 02:48 PM | #4 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: SC
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Re: What to do??
Thanks CartTrader. Not having cores is throwing a kink in my budget. The cores are almost as high as the batteries.
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07-10-2013, 02:55 PM | #5 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Mar 2011
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Re: What to do??
That does ad a whole hell of a lot. I found a solar dealer that was quite a bit cheaper on price than my local CC dealer. I went from 180ea to 138. Shop around.
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07-10-2013, 03:17 PM | #6 | |
Gone Wild
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Re: What to do??
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07-10-2013, 04:46 PM | #7 |
STEALTH 4X4
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: GA
Posts: 2,125
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Re: What to do??
how much of a core charge are they trying to charge you. Its about 15-20 per battery here
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07-10-2013, 05:17 PM | #8 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Lower SE Michigan
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Re: What to do??
I'm with the "keep it stock" crowd, based on your described usage. You'll be much happier with the 6-volt batteries than 12-volt'ers, IMO. I agree with C.T. about Sam's Club batteries, I got 7 years out of a set and they were still going strong when I sold the cart.
Do perform a full P.M. on the cart, pack the front wheel bearings, change rear end lube, check/adjust brakes, and go over every single electrical connection, especially the high-current ones. Replace any cables that have bad ends on them, especially if they get hot when you're riding the cart. |
07-10-2013, 07:49 PM | #9 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Rio Verde, Az
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Re: What to do??
There is a lot of lead in golf cart batteries and it's easily reclaimed. That is why the cores are worth so much.
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07-10-2013, 08:26 PM | #10 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: San Clemente, CA
Posts: 259
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Re: What to do??
What jdunmyer said. And just enjoy the old girl!
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