Best battery

Bailey2726 · 01-12-2012, 07:51 PM

Looking to upgrade a 2000 Club Car 48 volt system. I plan to use the car mainly for street use. Would like to increase speed to maybe 30 - 35 mph.
I will be upgrading the controller to 500 amps.
What are the best batteries available. Iam looking at the US batteries and the Trojans.

Thanks

athomas03 · 01-12-2012, 08:59 PM

Welcome, Bailey! Can't go wrong with Trojans.....6 T-875's. US has good batts, too. I just haven't tried them.

Bailey2726 · 01-13-2012, 06:02 PM

Thanks for the info:

scottyb · 01-13-2012, 08:12 PM

30-35mph~ You better think bigger.
Check out the build thread from DCX500PDS vs DCX600PDS comparison....

Andy4639 · 01-21-2012, 11:02 PM

For long range use. Trojans Hands down. US batteries are coming on strong though. I can get close to 30 miles on my set in the monster cart. I have 9-8volts. I just couldn't see the price differance when I bought them.

ROZ · 01-25-2012, 10:24 PM

Andy,
Do you know anything about agm vs lead acid? Pros and cons.. I heard that some of the racers use them because better for high amp applications? Also that they charge quicker? Do they discharge faster?

I have a 36 that needs batteries and a controller, so I'm going 48. Looking for the best battery for my application..

Any advice is.appreciated

Actually, the cart is for the kids, I'm just in charge of making it look purdy..

Bailey2726 · 01-25-2012, 11:02 PM

I have been hearing that the Trojan batteries are having some problems now that the company is trying to cut costs. Does anyone know if this is true

scottyb · 01-26-2012, 08:16 AM

We haven't seen it?

Andy4639 · 01-26-2012, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROZ

Andy,
Do you know anything about agm vs lead acid? Pros and cons.. I heard that some of the racers use them because better for high amp applications? Also that they charge quicker? Do they discharge faster?

I have a 36 that needs batteries and a controller, so I'm going 48. Looking for the best battery for my application..

Any advice is.appreciated

Actually, the cart is for the kids, I'm just in charge of making it look purdy..

I wouldn't go AGM yet for the regular cart. You want long run times if the kids are going to be riding it. The AGM's we use in the dragster are good for 3 1/8 mile runs and have to be charged. They only weight 21 pounds though so they are built to discharge completely and recharge faster than a lead acid battery.
I would buy the trojans if money isn't a issue. If money is tight go with the US battery 8 volts. They are good batteries.

brooklyn · 02-04-2012, 05:05 PM

any of you guys going to the oddpowers nationals June 1 & 2 in london Ky. ? golfcart show ,hill climb , 1/8 mile drags , and maybe sled pull..... should be a lot of fun for the whole family. oh i forgot plenty of trails too!

01-12-2012, 07:51 PM	#1
Bailey2726 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 4	Best battery Looking to upgrade a 2000 Club Car 48 volt system. I plan to use the car mainly for street use. Would like to increase speed to maybe 30 - 35 mph. I will be upgrading the controller to 500 amps. What are the best batteries available. Iam looking at the US batteries and the Trojans. Thanks
Bailey2726 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 4

01-12-2012, 08:59 PM	#2
athomas03 Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: So GA Posts: 224	Re: Best battery Welcome, Bailey! Can't go wrong with Trojans.....6 T-875's. US has good batts, too. I just haven't tried them.

01-13-2012, 06:02 PM	#3
Bailey2726 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 4	Re: Best battery Thanks for the info:
Bailey2726 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 4

01-13-2012, 08:12 PM	#4
scottyb Carts Unlimited Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: So Cal Posts: 46,409	Re: Best battery 30-35mph~ You better think bigger. Check out the build thread from DCX500PDS vs DCX600PDS comparison....

01-21-2012, 11:02 PM	#5
Andy4639 72/36volts Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Liberty SC Posts: 3,874	Re: Best battery For long range use. Trojans Hands down. US batteries are coming on strong though. I can get close to 30 miles on my set in the monster cart. I have 9-8volts. I just couldn't see the price differance when I bought them.

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01-25-2012, 10:24 PM	#6
ROZ Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 68	Re: Best battery Andy, Do you know anything about agm vs lead acid? Pros and cons.. I heard that some of the racers use them because better for high amp applications? Also that they charge quicker? Do they discharge faster? I have a 36 that needs batteries and a controller, so I'm going 48. Looking for the best battery for my application.. Any advice is.appreciated Actually, the cart is for the kids, I'm just in charge of making it look purdy..
ROZ Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 68

01-25-2012, 11:02 PM	#7
Bailey2726 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 4	Re: Best battery I have been hearing that the Trojan batteries are having some problems now that the company is trying to cut costs. Does anyone know if this is true
Bailey2726 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 4

01-26-2012, 08:16 AM	#8
scottyb Carts Unlimited Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: So Cal Posts: 46,409	Re: Best battery We haven't seen it?

02-04-2012, 05:05 PM	#10
brooklyn Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2009 Location: Eustis Fl. Posts: 61	Re: Best battery any of you guys going to the oddpowers nationals June 1 & 2 in london Ky. ? golfcart show ,hill climb , 1/8 mile drags , and maybe sled pull..... should be a lot of fun for the whole family. oh i forgot plenty of trails too!

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