97 DS 48 Volt - Only 12 MPH?

Storm S · 08-23-2013, 03:39 PM

Well its official the cart is ALIVE! Running like a champ. I GPSed it at 12MPH straight level ground and full batteries. Controller was upgraded from 300 amp to 400 amp. OTHER then a motor swap is there any way to get any more out of the cart with out getting crazy? Again thank you everyone for all of your help so far. I will try and get some pics up soon.

usmc4hire · 08-23-2013, 04:29 PM

Up your tire size and you may see 15mph.
Reduce as much weight as you can (this includes your body weight).

Swan · 08-23-2013, 05:15 PM

bigger tires of course will take some torque away but with a 400 controller you should be fine . What gauge cables are you running ??? still factory 6 gauge should be changed to at least 4 ga.

Storm S · 08-23-2013, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swan

bigger tires of course will take some torque away but with a 400 controller you should be fine . What gauge cables are you running ??? still factory 6 gauge should be changed to at least 4 ga.

Everything is stock. Well accept the upgraded controller but that was what the store had on the shelf. lol... I saw someone selling 8:1 gears for this cart. Would that make a noticeable difference?

scotter · 08-23-2013, 07:19 PM

check the for sale section. there's a set of 8:1 gears for sale in there! I believe your year, too!

Storm S · 08-23-2013, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scotter

check the for sale section. there's a set of 8:1 gears for sale in there! I believe your year, too!

Yes, I saw that. That's why i am curious how much of a difference they will make.... ya know?

scotter · 08-24-2013, 02:20 AM

Research shows approx 8 mph increase. You will lose torque for climbing hills. Perhaps someone who has done the swap will chime in.

08-23-2013, 03:39 PM	#1
Storm S Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: PBG, Florida Posts: 247	97 DS 48 Volt - Only 12 MPH? Well its official the cart is ALIVE! Running like a champ. I GPSed it at 12MPH straight level ground and full batteries. Controller was upgraded from 300 amp to 400 amp. OTHER then a motor swap is there any way to get any more out of the cart with out getting crazy? Again thank you everyone for all of your help so far. I will try and get some pics up soon.

08-23-2013, 04:29 PM	#2
usmc4hire Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 46	Re: 97 DS 48 Volt - Only 12 MPH? Up your tire size and you may see 15mph. Reduce as much weight as you can (this includes your body weight).
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08-23-2013, 05:15 PM	#3
Swan Cave Dweller Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Always On The Move Posts: 22,238	Re: 97 DS 48 Volt - Only 12 MPH? bigger tires of course will take some torque away but with a 400 controller you should be fine . What gauge cables are you running ??? still factory 6 gauge should be changed to at least 4 ga.

08-23-2013, 07:19 PM	#5
scotter Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: San Clemente, CA Posts: 259	Re: 97 DS 48 Volt - Only 12 MPH? check the for sale section. there's a set of 8:1 gears for sale in there! I believe your year, too!

08-24-2013, 02:20 AM	#7
scotter Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: San Clemente, CA Posts: 259	Re: 97 DS 48 Volt - Only 12 MPH? Research shows approx 8 mph increase. You will lose torque for climbing hills. Perhaps someone who has done the swap will chime in.

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