lifted club cars - lifted ezgo
Home FAQDonate Who's Online
Go Back   Buggies Gone Wild Golf Cart Forum > Modified Golf Carts > Extreme DC!
Extreme DC! Extreme Electric Golf Carts!



Post New Thread  Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 07-07-2013, 02:42 PM   #1
Shaun5
Not Yet Wild
 
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 4
Default Upgrading a new cart..

I bought a 2013 Yamaha Drive for running around the neighborhood. The batteries are not even broke in, but the cart could use a little more power up some steep hills:

1) The battery cables are 6 gauge. Will upgrading to 2 gauge or even 0/2 gauge cables do anything (power, controller and/or battery lifetime improvements)?

2) The cart has (6) 8 volt batteries and looks like it could hold two more. What would I need to upgrade to 64 volts?

3) Who makes a good DIY AC conversion for my cart (everything I have found from searching is dealer install)?
Shaun5 is offline   Reply With Quote
Alt Today
BGW

Golf car forum Sponsored Links

__________________
This advertising will not be shown in this way to registered members.
Register your free account today and become a member on Buggies Gone Wild Golf Cart Forum
   
Old 07-07-2013, 06:02 PM   #2
sportcoupe
Gone Wild
 
sportcoupe's Avatar
E-Z-GO
 
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Savannah, GA
Posts: 2,760
Default Re: Upgrading a new cart..

1) Upgrading wires on a brand new cart with no other changes will yield zero gain in torque, larger wires are needed for larger controllers or motor requirements.

2) Upgrading to 64 volts (strange number) would require a new controller, solenoid and battery charger.

3) VCTechUSA http://www.vctechusa.com/ac-conversion-retrofit/
sportcoupe is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-07-2013, 09:34 PM   #3
Shaun5
Not Yet Wild
 
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 4
Default Re: Upgrading a new cart..

Would I see any improvement with just a controller upgrade?

I have room for two more batteries, so I was thinking: 48+8+8=64. Is this a bad idea?

The AC conversion you linked is not a DIY.
Shaun5 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-07-2013, 09:40 PM   #4
shaffer88
Gone Wild
 
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 552
Default

Have not seen many 64v chargers
Actually never have
shaffer88 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-08-2013, 10:03 AM   #5
sportcoupe
Gone Wild
 
sportcoupe's Avatar
E-Z-GO
 
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Savannah, GA
Posts: 2,760
Default Re: Upgrading a new cart..

Quote:
Originally Posted by Shaun5 View Post
Would I see any improvement with just a controller upgrade?

I have room for two more batteries, so I was thinking: 48+8+8=64. Is this a bad idea?

The AC conversion you linked is not a DIY.
1) I don't know the yamaha drive system, I would imagine you might see a little more speed with an upgraded controller then if you were to just have the dealer program it for 19 mph.

2) Never heard of a 64v charger either.

3) Sure it's DIY, at least for some people like myself. Here's another website that has more choices (and prices). http://www.evparts.com/products/golf...ontroller-kit/
sportcoupe is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-08-2013, 11:03 AM   #6
sunoco
STEALTH 4X4
 
sunoco's Avatar
Club Car
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: GA
Posts: 2,125
Default Re: Upgrading a new cart..

Stealth used 64v for their Apache models. The Nighthawk also came in 72v and 64v models. I believe they were using Pro Charging Systems for chargers.
sunoco is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-08-2013, 11:35 AM   #7
Springlake
I Believe !!
 
Springlake's Avatar
E-Z-GO
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Panhandle Florida
Posts: 1,419
Default Re: Upgrading a new cart..

Good thread for A/C conversion

http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...onversion.html
Springlake is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-08-2013, 12:04 PM   #8
sportcoupe
Gone Wild
 
sportcoupe's Avatar
E-Z-GO
 
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Savannah, GA
Posts: 2,760
Default Re: Upgrading a new cart..

Forum member Andy did the AC conversion and got LESS range.

http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/road-...onversion.html
sportcoupe is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-08-2013, 06:44 PM   #9
Shaun5
Not Yet Wild
 
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 4
Default Re: Upgrading a new cart..

I already had the cart programmed for 19 mph...
Shaun5 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply
Go Back   Buggies Gone Wild Golf Cart Forum > Modified Golf Carts > Extreme DC!


Thread Tools
Display Modes


Similar Threads
Thread Forum
Upgrading G16 Gas Yamaha
I need help deciding on fixing or upgrading cart. Electric EZGO
Upgrading controller in IQ cart Electric Club Car
Upgrading cart from EZGO Series cart Electric EZGO
EZGO or Yamaha? Upgrading from EZGO Series sluggish cart Electric Yamaha


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:59 AM.


Club Car Electric | EZGO Electric | Lifted Golf Carts | Gas EZGO | Used Golf Carts and Parts

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.9
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
This Website and forum is the property of Buggiesgonewild.com. No material may be taken or duplicated in part or full without prior written consent of the owners of buggiesgonewild.com. © 2006-2017 Buggiesgonewild.com. All rights reserved.