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04-05-2017, 08:03 AM | #1 |
Getting Wild
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EZGO shuttle questions
I just picked up a factory built 2003 Ezgo shuttle. I was a little surprised to find that it has a center console with a shifter and hand E brake like a car. Also the five lugs and hydraulic brakes. It has a 36v motor but is running ( 6volts. The batteries are on the way out and the battery box is needing rebuilt so before I build a new one I was wondering about either going (6) 8 volts or (4) 12 volts. I know it should run the car seeing as its the same voltage but I have never personally changed one over so I wanted to make sure it would work, and I wouldn't lose any of the ride time. Also does anyone know if they make a 5 lug to 4 lug adaptor. The cart is is already lifted and has aftermarket 5 lugs but I'm not a big fan of them and the 4 lugs are cheaper.
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04-05-2017, 08:55 AM | #2 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Pittsburgh
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Re: EZGO shuttle questions
Generally, more batteries / less volts each gets a lot better run time than less batteries / more volts. It's likely that 12 volters will cost you run time. There are some battery experts here who can explain why and give more specific detail
I have one of those shuttles and I upgraded from 36v to 48v using a Scotty kit. The results were simply tremendous. That conversion costs $$$ though. Still, you may want to consider it. The wheels are a tough call. I got lucky and have the 4 lugs ones on mine. There is another guy in my camp who also has a shuttle but he has the 5 hole lugs. He claims to have looked and looked for some kind of adapter with no luck and that the 4 hole drums can't be retrofitted on his cart. I don't know that for sure though. |
04-05-2017, 09:40 AM | #3 |
Techno-Nerd
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: West Virginia
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Re: EZGO shuttle questions
I cannot help with the 4-Lug/5-Lug question, but the attached chart illustrates the battery type vs runtime issue.
The standard battery pack for your cart is 8 x T-105 (6V - 225AH) and using a 6 x 8V the best you can do is about 10% less runtime mathematically. A 4 x 12V configuration is about 34% less runtime at best. Due to the Peukert Effect, the actual runtime loss will be greater than the theoretical losses stated. |
04-05-2017, 12:35 PM | #4 |
Getting Wild
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Re: EZGO shuttle questions
Thanks for the replies , just ordered some more 6 volts to go back in it.
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04-06-2017, 06:47 PM | #5 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Jun 2016
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Re: EZGO shuttle questions
A couple weeks ago I got into a 2001 shuttle project. Same situation with 5 lug. I've talked to some shops and got prices from $300-350 for a set of 4. Adapter would add approx. 2 inches to each wheel. Wish I could find em cheaper. Tough to justify the $$$, but I'm almost there.
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04-24-2017, 07:21 PM | #6 |
Getting Wild
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Re: EZGO shuttle questions
anyone have a wiring diagram for this cart? I pulled the old non working radio wiring harness and now the cart wont run
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04-24-2017, 08:50 PM | #7 |
Gone Insane
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Re: EZGO shuttle questions
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04-24-2017, 09:00 PM | #8 |
Over This Interview Is...
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: AZ
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Re: EZGO shuttle questions
Center console shifter = 48v Txt series shuttle.
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04-25-2017, 07:08 AM | #9 |
Getting Wild
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Location: Seneca South Carolina
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Re: EZGO shuttle questions
Yeah it's a 48v txt series shuttle
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04-25-2017, 07:59 AM | #10 |
Happy Carting
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Southern California
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Re: EZGO shuttle questions
Sounds very similar to my 2001 model. Simple cart with potentiometer mounted in front and controller/motor in the rear. Crazy old rotary F&R between the seats with 8 ft cables running to the rear. I have a 500 AXE control and 10hp D&D in mine - been waiting for it to break down so I can justify a makeover but it just keeps on ticking. My side panels come off and seats go in.
Is your solenoid clicking when you try to go? I see manuals for sale at shopezgo.com |
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