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03-02-2012, 05:43 PM | #1 |
Getting Wild
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Starting upgrades assistance
I have a 2002 Ezgo TXT 36v that I just purchased and just started my upgrades. I added the battery meter and just purchased 4ga battery cable replacements. The old ones didn't look too bad but figured it's a good place to start. I have spent countless hours trying to learn everything I can and balance out the performance vs appearance upgrades. I'm a little limited on spending out a lot at once so I'm trying to start with the least expensive upgrades that would bring me the highest return. I would like a little more speed from the cart (it's just basic stock for now), and would love input on the govenor adjustment to obtain a little more speed. The batteries are 2011 energizers. This is all new to me, but I'm trying!
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03-02-2012, 06:08 PM | #2 |
nimda
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Re: Starting upgrades assistance
When you say "governor" is the cart surging like its bumping a governor? If so thats most likely a PDS cart which you can get a "chip" or if your good with wiring you can make one yourself for almost free. Its not really a chip, its a plug with a wire. If its a series cart then your gettin all you can get, there is no governor per say, only the regen/downhill breaking effect on the PDS models.
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03-02-2012, 06:30 PM | #3 |
Getting Wild
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Re: Starting upgrades assistance
I think what I have is a series. I have read so much info it's become a blur! After reading your response I came to the conclusion that what I read about the govenor must have been on a gas model....duh. It was about a bolt adjustment and a spring inside a black box....I am always open to suggestions on what to do next, and can accept if I come out with something stupid! Thanks to all for any help you can provide
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03-02-2012, 06:33 PM | #4 |
Happy Carting
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Location: Southern California
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Re: Starting upgrades assistance
yup, the governor is for gas car.
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03-02-2012, 06:33 PM | #5 |
nimda
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Re: Starting upgrades assistance
Series with have the F/R switch by your right knee in the middle of the cart. PDS will have a Rocker type switch on the dash. Neither have a governor but the PDS models have a feature where you can get a little more speed by reducing the regen effect.
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03-02-2012, 07:15 PM | #6 |
Getting Wild
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Re: Starting upgrades assistance
Dang! It is a series. Any other performance upgrades I should upgrade that dosen't cost an arm and a leg before starting appearance upgrades? Some of the things I want to do are: light kit and a slight lift kit.
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03-02-2012, 10:03 PM | #7 |
Happy Carting
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Location: Southern California
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Re: Starting upgrades assistance
A lift kit usually means bigger tires. Bigger tires are actually an increase in final drive gear ratio. Taller tires will decrease the amount of torque your motor can put to the ground. You will need a larger controller, bigger cables, and a beefed-up F&R to gain back the lost torque.
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03-02-2012, 10:10 PM | #8 | |
Stay thirsty my friends!
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Location: Suburban Chicago
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Re: Starting upgrades assistance
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Next, a Heavy Duty Solenoid and Heavy Duty F/R cam. Then I would look into a 400 amp controller. Make sure it is 48v compatable. Those items can be purchased and installed as funds allow. After that, the real money comes into play with a 48v conversion. |
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03-02-2012, 10:12 PM | #9 |
Stay thirsty my friends!
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Re: Starting upgrades assistance
Scottyb, looks like we are going down the same proven path.
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03-02-2012, 10:13 PM | #10 |
Happy Carting
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Re: Starting upgrades assistance
Do you mean the real power comes into play with the 48 V conversion? LOL
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