older medalist 36 or 48 which way to go

HarleyOne · 06-01-2018, 07:29 PM

Hello all it's time to buy a new set of battery which way do I go do I want to stay with 36 volts or go to 48 volts . Iv always wanted the most bang for the buck SOOO what's involved with changing to 48 volts
I have 2 older chargers so charging shouldn't be a problem but what will the computer do thanks for the help

cgtech · 06-01-2018, 07:38 PM

Stock controller won't last a week, if it even lasts one trip.

scottyb · 06-01-2018, 08:01 PM

That cart is screaming for a 48v upgrade!

I'm thinking about upgrading the 300 amp SR in my industrial cart to 400 amp
SR300 has a peak output of 350 amps. It's about 1.5 yrs old.... $300 ?
It will go 36 or 48 volts

HarleyOne · 06-01-2018, 10:01 PM

That's what I'm thinking so tell me more

Dela · 06-02-2018, 05:30 PM

Read my medalist journal - link in my signature - go 48 and never look back - it's worth the cost and time 100%

Scotty has it down to a science, buy his package and get to work ;)

HarleyOne · 06-03-2018, 07:54 AM

Thanks dela i read all your post and am very interested in doing the same as you so scotty b has a kit to do this or do I just change out the controller? I need to get something started on this build

Sideways · 06-03-2018, 08:10 AM

I did it to my 1994 Medalist as well.

Dela · 06-03-2018, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarleyOne

Thanks dela i read all your post and am very interested in doing the same as you so scotty b has a kit to do this or do I just change out the controller? I need to get something started on this build

I went with a D&D motor and SR4800 controller with scotty's SW's for FNR replacement.

Remember - you're going to need a new charger as well

HarleyOne · 06-03-2018, 11:14 AM

I didn't really want to replace the motor so I have too ?

Sideways · 06-03-2018, 11:49 AM

I did not replace mine but I use my cart mainly for golfing.
Let Scottyb know how and what you will be using your cart for and he will give you recomendation's on what to do.

06-01-2018, 07:38 PM	#2
cgtech Over This Interview Is... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 17,449	Re: older medalist 36 or 48 which way to go Stock controller won't last a week, if it even lasts one trip.

06-01-2018, 08:01 PM	#3
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,418	Re: older medalist 36 or 48 which way to go That cart is screaming for a 48v upgrade! I'm thinking about upgrading the 300 amp SR in my industrial cart to 400 amp SR300 has a peak output of 350 amps. It's about 1.5 yrs old.... $300 ? It will go 36 or 48 volts

06-01-2018, 10:01 PM	#4
HarleyOne Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: winston-salem NC Posts: 236	Re: older medalist 36 or 48 which way to go That's what I'm thinking so tell me more

06-02-2018, 05:30 PM	#5
Dela EZ come EZ go Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Parkland FL Posts: 1,412	Re: older medalist 36 or 48 which way to go Read my medalist journal - link in my signature - go 48 and never look back - it's worth the cost and time 100% Scotty has it down to a science, buy his package and get to work ;)

06-03-2018, 07:54 AM	#6
HarleyOne Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: winston-salem NC Posts: 236	Re: older medalist 36 or 48 which way to go Thanks dela i read all your post and am very interested in doing the same as you so scotty b has a kit to do this or do I just change out the controller? I need to get something started on this build

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06-03-2018, 08:10 AM	#7
Sideways Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 690	Re: older medalist 36 or 48 which way to go I did it to my 1994 Medalist as well.
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06-03-2018, 11:14 AM	#9
HarleyOne Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: winston-salem NC Posts: 236	Re: older medalist 36 or 48 which way to go I didn't really want to replace the motor so I have too ?

06-03-2018, 11:49 AM	#10
Sideways Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 690	Re: older medalist 36 or 48 which way to go I did not replace mine but I use my cart mainly for golfing. Let Scottyb know how and what you will be using your cart for and he will give you recomendation's on what to do.
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