DCS is it a mistake

Huntin4fun · 02-24-2010, 05:57 PM

Just bought a 99 ezgo Textron DCS. Dead batteries. Wanting it for a hunting cart. Mostly dirt roads and will always have some mud holes. Usually 2-3 adults. Wanted to go to 48 V via 8X6V. Is a DCS the wrong cart for this? When you change out the motor and the controller plus the solenoid at the same time why can't you make it a series type upgrade.

mikesmotortoys · 02-24-2010, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Huntin4fun

Just bought a 99 ezgo Textron DCS. Dead batteries. Wanting it for a hunting cart. Mostly dirt roads and will always have some mud holes. Usually 2-3 adults. Wanted to go to 48 V via 8X6V. Is a DCS the wrong cart for this? When you change out the motor and the controller plus the solenoid at the same time why can't you make it a series type upgrade.

Motor is fine! Just upgrade the cables, solenoid and controller

Huntin4fun · 02-24-2010, 06:55 PM

thanks for the reply Mike. The reason I'm asking all this is the local ezgo shop said they wouldn't make any changes to a DCS. Or it could have just been one employees opinion.
Your saying I can go to the 48v= 8X6V and change the controller, wires solenoid staying in the DCS. Is a 450 amp from Altrax sufficient?

mikesmotortoys · 02-24-2010, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Huntin4fun

thanks for the reply Mike. The reason I'm asking all this is the local ezgo shop said they wouldn't make any changes to a DCS. Or it could have just been one employees opinion.
Your saying I can go to the 48v= 8X6V and change the controller, wires solenoid staying in the DCS. Is a 450 amp from Altrax sufficient?

No - 48 volt is not needed, unless you want to spend the extra $$$. I would recommend new Trojan batteries, a 400 amp Alltrax controller, a complete set of 4 gauge cables and a HD solenoid. If you think you will go 48 later, then skip the solenoid for now and try the package out. You might decide that it is enough for what you need

Huntin4fun · 02-24-2010, 07:33 PM

I really appreciate your advise. Guess I'm buying fro

m MikesMotortoys

mikesmotortoys · 02-24-2010, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Huntin4fun

I really appreciate your advise. Guess I'm buying fro

m MikesMotortoys

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K9Kev · 02-24-2010, 10:11 PM

Hunt,

I have a 98 Ezgo DCS cart and visited MMT for help.

Mike helped me out and I put on a set of the 4ga cables (good ones not cheap-a$$ ebay cables), an AllTrax 400 Amp controller, and 6 new Trojans.

I have a 5 inch lift and 23 inch tires, HD Ezgo springs front and rear, rear seat kit, etc,

I'm really happy with the performance of my cart. I read all of the bad stuff about the DCS's and after talking to Mike, he told me it was the controllers that were the weakest link. After replacing this stuff, I'm confident that my DCS is fine.

Huntin4fun · 02-24-2010, 10:13 PM

GREAT INFO

mikesmotortoys · 02-24-2010, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by K9Kev

Hunt,

I have a 98 Ezgo DCS cart and visited MMT for help.

Mike helped me out and I put on a set of the 4ga cables (good ones not cheap-a$$ ebay cables), an AllTrax 400 Amp controller, and 6 new Trojans.

I have a 5 inch lift and 23 inch tires, HD Ezgo springs front and rear, rear seat kit, etc,

I'm really happy with the performance of my cart. I read all of the bad stuff about the DCS's and after talking to Mike, he told me it was the controllers that were the weakest link. After replacing this stuff, I'm confident that my DCS is fine.

Glad you didn't mention that we charged you double the shop hourly labor rate because you "helped"

K9Kev · 02-25-2010, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by mikesmotortoys

Glad you didn't mention that we charged you double the shop hourly labor rate because you "helped"

It was either help OR

pay for parking in your lot......geez

02-24-2010, 05:57 PM	#1
Huntin4fun Not Yet Wild Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Jackson MS Posts: 54	DCS is it a mistake Just bought a 99 ezgo Textron DCS. Dead batteries. Wanting it for a hunting cart. Mostly dirt roads and will always have some mud holes. Usually 2-3 adults. Wanted to go to 48 V via 8X6V. Is a DCS the wrong cart for this? When you change out the motor and the controller plus the solenoid at the same time why can't you make it a series type upgrade.

02-24-2010, 06:55 PM	#3
Huntin4fun Not Yet Wild Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Jackson MS Posts: 54	Re: DCS is it a mistake thanks for the reply Mike. The reason I'm asking all this is the local ezgo shop said they wouldn't make any changes to a DCS. Or it could have just been one employees opinion. Your saying I can go to the 48v= 8X6V and change the controller, wires solenoid staying in the DCS. Is a 450 amp from Altrax sufficient?

02-24-2010, 07:33 PM	#5
Huntin4fun Not Yet Wild Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Jackson MS Posts: 54	Re: DCS is it a mistake I really appreciate your advise. Guess I'm buying from MikesMotortoys

02-24-2010, 10:11 PM	#7
K9Kev Say What ??? Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: DFW Texas Baby !! Posts: 621	Re: DCS is it a mistake Hunt, I have a 98 Ezgo DCS cart and visited MMT for help. Mike helped me out and I put on a set of the 4ga cables (good ones not cheap-a$$ ebay cables), an AllTrax 400 Amp controller, and 6 new Trojans. I have a 5 inch lift and 23 inch tires, HD Ezgo springs front and rear, rear seat kit, etc, I'm really happy with the performance of my cart. I read all of the bad stuff about the DCS's and after talking to Mike, he told me it was the controllers that were the weakest link. After replacing this stuff, I'm confident that my DCS is fine.

02-24-2010, 10:13 PM	#8
Huntin4fun Not Yet Wild Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Jackson MS Posts: 54	Re: DCS is it a mistake GREAT INFO

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