Getting a bit more zip out of a stock series cart.

pcbcart · 08-01-2011, 11:58 AM

Hi guys. I've been reading the forum for a couple weeks now and just joined. I've recently acquired a stock 07 series cart that's been upgraded with head and tail lights, windshield, rear seat. Otherwise, she's pretty much just like she left the golf course 36 volt, 2010 Trojans that seem to be in good shape.

My question is, what's the most cost effective way to get just a bit more zip out of the cart? Not looking for a big jump, just a bit more top end. I know I could swap out the motor or go to a lift and bigger wheels, or go to 48 volts,but can I, for instance just change out the controller to something that will hit the existing motor a little harder without frying anything? This is FL, so it's pretty flat, and I'd be happy to swap out a little torque for a little more speed.

I get that speed = money, but can I get a bit more speed for a bit more money?

Thanks for all the informative posts. I've learned a TON just reading here for a while.

Lee

LostHusker · 08-01-2011, 12:06 PM

Welcome Lee !!!

You could go to a 400 amp unit without changing your motor, but you will also need a new solenoid, fuse, diode. You should also go to 4 gauge wires. You will gain some speed, but not a bunch. It is a start, of coarse you will want more later.

pcbcart · 08-01-2011, 12:10 PM

How big, HP wise, is the motor in my cart, or how do I find out?

LostHusker · 08-01-2011, 12:14 PM

I am not sure about the HP of your cart, but the only way to get a series cart to go faster is spend $$$$$. I believe it is a 3hp motor, but I not sure to be exact. Just to clarify is your fnr lever by your leg or on the dash?

AzPete · 08-01-2011, 01:10 PM

Curious as to what your top speed is now. My '96 Series tops out at about 14-15 mph with one (read fat) person....lol

pcbcart · 08-01-2011, 01:17 PM

It's definitely a series cart. F/R lever at the knee. No switch on the dash. Nothing under the seat.

I'm not going to make big changes to it, as I'm basically happy with it as is. Just wondering if there was a good bang for the buck way to kick it up a notch.

I haven't clocked the speed yet, but I'm guessing more than 10 and less than 20 mph somewhere with myself and my wife on board on flat ground. I'll grab the Garmin out of the car and take it for a ride and see what it says.

TRXHemi · 08-01-2011, 02:17 PM

Watching this as well...I picked up a '95 Freedom 36v....it definitely needs some help.

SHRINER · 08-01-2011, 02:35 PM

You are not going to get much speed out of a stock series motor. It is made for torque. Motor upgrade and all the good stuff Losthusker said and its high ho sliver away.

LostHusker · 08-01-2011, 03:27 PM

You will gain a slight increase in speed with the controller, your torque will improve especially if you have hills you and your wife are currently climbing. You could also get your motor redone at PQ for a little bit of change, that would be a 20% increase in torque and speed,,but the controller will be the start and see how it is for ya from there.

fishb8 · 08-01-2011, 04:33 PM

I talked to plum quick about a motor upgrade for my '96. They said 20% increase in speed. So basically 2 mph.

08-01-2011, 11:58 AM	#1
pcbcart Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 6	Getting a bit more zip out of a stock series cart. Hi guys. I've been reading the forum for a couple weeks now and just joined. I've recently acquired a stock 07 series cart that's been upgraded with head and tail lights, windshield, rear seat. Otherwise, she's pretty much just like she left the golf course 36 volt, 2010 Trojans that seem to be in good shape. My question is, what's the most cost effective way to get just a bit more zip out of the cart? Not looking for a big jump, just a bit more top end. I know I could swap out the motor or go to a lift and bigger wheels, or go to 48 volts,but can I, for instance just change out the controller to something that will hit the existing motor a little harder without frying anything? This is FL, so it's pretty flat, and I'd be happy to swap out a little torque for a little more speed. I get that speed = money, but can I get a bit more speed for a bit more money? Thanks for all the informative posts. I've learned a TON just reading here for a while. Lee
pcbcart Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 6

08-01-2011, 12:06 PM	#2
LostHusker Just one day at a time Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: South TX Posts: 8,650	Re: Getting a bit more zip out of a stock series cart. Welcome Lee !!! You could go to a 400 amp unit without changing your motor, but you will also need a new solenoid, fuse, diode. You should also go to 4 gauge wires. You will gain some speed, but not a bunch. It is a start, of coarse you will want more later.

08-01-2011, 12:10 PM	#3
pcbcart Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 6	Re: Getting a bit more zip out of a stock series cart. How big, HP wise, is the motor in my cart, or how do I find out?
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08-01-2011, 12:14 PM	#4
LostHusker Just one day at a time Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: South TX Posts: 8,650	Re: Getting a bit more zip out of a stock series cart. I am not sure about the HP of your cart, but the only way to get a series cart to go faster is spend $$$$$. I believe it is a 3hp motor, but I not sure to be exact. Just to clarify is your fnr lever by your leg or on the dash?

08-01-2011, 01:10 PM	#5
AzPete Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Panama City, Fl. Posts: 401	Re: Getting a bit more zip out of a stock series cart. Curious as to what your top speed is now. My '96 Series tops out at about 14-15 mph with one (read fat) person....lol

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08-01-2011, 01:17 PM	#6
pcbcart Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 6	Re: Getting a bit more zip out of a stock series cart. It's definitely a series cart. F/R lever at the knee. No switch on the dash. Nothing under the seat. I'm not going to make big changes to it, as I'm basically happy with it as is. Just wondering if there was a good bang for the buck way to kick it up a notch. I haven't clocked the speed yet, but I'm guessing more than 10 and less than 20 mph somewhere with myself and my wife on board on flat ground. I'll grab the Garmin out of the car and take it for a ride and see what it says. Last edited by pcbcart; 08-01-2011 at 01:18 PM.. Reason: spelling errors.
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08-01-2011, 02:17 PM	#7
TRXHemi Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Damon, TX Posts: 19	Re: Getting a bit more zip out of a stock series cart. Watching this as well...I picked up a '95 Freedom 36v....it definitely needs some help.

08-01-2011, 02:35 PM	#8
SHRINER Gone Wild Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Chesapeake, Va. Posts: 367	Re: Getting a bit more zip out of a stock series cart. You are not going to get much speed out of a stock series motor. It is made for torque. Motor upgrade and all the good stuff Losthusker said and its high ho sliver away.

08-01-2011, 03:27 PM	#9
LostHusker Just one day at a time Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: South TX Posts: 8,650	Re: Getting a bit more zip out of a stock series cart. You will gain a slight increase in speed with the controller, your torque will improve especially if you have hills you and your wife are currently climbing. You could also get your motor redone at PQ for a little bit of change, that would be a 20% increase in torque and speed,,but the controller will be the start and see how it is for ya from there.

08-01-2011, 04:33 PM	#10
fishb8 Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 539	Re: Getting a bit more zip out of a stock series cart. I talked to plum quick about a motor upgrade for my '96. They said 20% increase in speed. So basically 2 mph.

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