Advice on custom build 2010 Precedent

haftafish8780

I am looking to buy or have built a 2009-2011 Club Car Precedent.
I have seen them for sell lifted with rims and nice paint jobs at my local golf cart shops for around $4000(stock motor original batteries) . The only thing is I would like mine modified maybe an 11hp GE beast motor and a 650Amp controller. I just hate to spend the money on a perfectly good cart just to tear it down and replace the motor,controller,and wires. My local dealer says he can do a ground up custom build but that sounds like $$$$$ to me.
My primary use for the cart will be going around the nieborhood and a little off roading some of my buddies have the modified hunting carts to about the same specs. I would like my cart to go a steady 25mph and still have plenty torque, our subdivision is very hilly and parts undeveloped. Please share any build ideas you may have or similar setups.
My concerns are -old batteries,not enough power, and over$6,000,should I try and buy a rolling chassis where can you buy them?

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Mayor of G Vegas

Honestly You will have close to that in a build like you are talking about . I like building them myself . The attention to detail is usually not there on the "store bought" custom carts . Just my two Cents . But if your building one you can shop around and find some really killer deals on parts if you don't mind throwing in a lil elbow grease to build it That will save you on the bottom line . - Mayor

haftafish8780

Oh trust me I know it would be cheaper and better to build it myself. Unfortunately I don't have the tools or the knowledge to build one. But trust me I am going to do my homework and try to find the parts on the net and get a complete spec sheet from the shop before the build. Over the phone however the shop guy told me $1,500 for the performance parts and install if I buy the cart from them. That would be ($750 for the motor and controller each plus install) that sounds pretty good I wonder if he factored in the 2 gauge wire? Thank you for the advice and let me know if you have any suggestions on motor,controller,gears,lights,ect
Another question: Dose the year matter? Would I be better off buying a broken down 2005 and replacing everything or buying the 2010 and getting the performance mods added on?

Mayor of G Vegas

Depending on what brand/type motor and controller he is installing . Check those prices/brands online . He is a retail establishment so they will be a lil higher but no sense in seriously over paying if you don't have too . - Mayor

haftafish8780

Yeah I told him I wanted a GE motor and a Alltrax controller. I may just buy them online my self and have them install it if they will let me. What are the best websites to order from?

Mayor of G Vegas

Lots of people who support this forum sell hop up parts . Plum Quick motors is an Awesome Company to deal with . Those guys know there stuff on the speed parts . And on the builder cart in my opinion the newer the better . But there are also some nice older models around . A nice cart straight off golf course duty is the way I went . Nice late model cart to start your build . They have made the Precedent for several years now . So there should be plenty to choose from . - Mayor

eaglesdad1

haftafish, Like you I had no idea what I was getting into when I purchased my stock cart. I knew what I wanted but had never even seen under the seat of a golf cart ! lol After doing my homework I jumped in with both feet and never looked back. My advice to you is go out and buy a small tool set and do your homework , Read everything you can on this site And ask questions. Everyone here is great and willing to help! In the end you will spend less money and love your cart even more ! And check out our site sponsors, You won't find better service anywhere Ken

haftafish8780

Thanks for the advice on where to get the parts. I will have to check them out.
I will keep doing all the research I can this is a great forum

haftafish8780

Thanks I have been reading post in this forum non stop for the past week and have learned a lot. Sounds like you have a great cart by the way

Mayor of G Vegas

Anytime! Good luck on your research -Mayor