My 36v PDS

the bear · 06-13-2012, 08:33 AM

I posted this in the EZ go and didnt get any responses yet. I hope for a little input.

http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...g-36v-pds.html

I have a 36V PDS, I am starting out with 2 gauge wire, this is the cheap upgrade. I am going to eventually go with the 72v system switchable down to 36v for the kids. Would I be safe to change the controller to one that will handle the 72v next?

I hope to change the motor and batteries both at the same time but that will probably happen last.

On a seperate note, will there be any gain to converting to series during this process.

I will admit to the fact I am strictly a novice here.

the bear · 06-13-2012, 08:34 AM

It is lifted 5" I mainly run it on hilly ground, with occasional offroading. Would just making it 48v be better?

scottyb · 06-13-2012, 08:44 AM

There are benefits to either system, PDS, Series, 48v, 72v. And there are $ costs associated with each voltage bracket.
Most people are happy with the stock drive system (PDS or Series) and 48 volts. The cost is reasonable.

Andy4639 · 06-13-2012, 10:08 AM

You starting out with a PDS cart is a benifit!

Changing it over to 72 volts may prove it not to be though. Not many choices out there for PDS carts at 72 volts. There are some components out there but it would be cheaper in the long run I think to go series. Hopefully by the time you swap the PDS stuff will have gained ground on components for 72 volts, maybe!

the bear · 06-13-2012, 11:10 AM

Thanks.

Andy4639 · 06-13-2012, 01:10 PM

If you go to 48 volts it will require a controller, charger and solenoid upgrade but it would be a good one to think about. The motor should be good on 48.
Call Robby at PQ and see what he suggest's he can build u a motor to handle anything. That's what I do!

the bear · 06-13-2012, 03:40 PM

Sounds good

Hypersprint · 06-18-2012, 11:11 AM

Here is a thread I recently started about the PDS to Series conversion I did to my TXT 2008 EZGO PDS to Series Conversion

Rob

06-13-2012, 08:33 AM	#1
the bear Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 10	My 36v PDS I posted this in the EZ go and didnt get any responses yet. I hope for a little input. http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...g-36v-pds.html I have a 36V PDS, I am starting out with 2 gauge wire, this is the cheap upgrade. I am going to eventually go with the 72v system switchable down to 36v for the kids. Would I be safe to change the controller to one that will handle the 72v next? I hope to change the motor and batteries both at the same time but that will probably happen last. On a seperate note, will there be any gain to converting to series during this process. I will admit to the fact I am strictly a novice here.
the bear Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 10

06-13-2012, 08:34 AM	#2
the bear Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 10	Re: My 36v PDS It is lifted 5" I mainly run it on hilly ground, with occasional offroading. Would just making it 48v be better?
the bear Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 10

06-13-2012, 08:44 AM	#3
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,419	Re: My 36v PDS There are benefits to either system, PDS, Series, 48v, 72v. And there are $ costs associated with each voltage bracket. Most people are happy with the stock drive system (PDS or Series) and 48 volts. The cost is reasonable.

06-13-2012, 10:08 AM	#4
Andy4639 48/400/Alltrax HS motor Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Liberty SC, Garden City SC Posts: 6,190	Re: My 36v PDS You starting out with a PDS cart is a benifit! Changing it over to 72 volts may prove it not to be though. Not many choices out there for PDS carts at 72 volts. There are some components out there but it would be cheaper in the long run I think to go series. Hopefully by the time you swap the PDS stuff will have gained ground on components for 72 volts, maybe!

06-13-2012, 11:10 AM	#5
the bear Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 10	Re: My 36v PDS Thanks.
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06-13-2012, 01:10 PM	#6
Andy4639 48/400/Alltrax HS motor Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Liberty SC, Garden City SC Posts: 6,190	Re: My 36v PDS If you go to 48 volts it will require a controller, charger and solenoid upgrade but it would be a good one to think about. The motor should be good on 48. Call Robby at PQ and see what he suggest's he can build u a motor to handle anything. That's what I do!

06-13-2012, 03:40 PM	#7
the bear Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 10	Re: My 36v PDS Sounds good
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06-18-2012, 11:11 AM	#8
Hypersprint Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Parrish, FL Posts: 385	Re: My 36v PDS Here is a thread I recently started about the PDS to Series conversion I did to my TXT 2008 EZGO PDS to Series Conversion Rob