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buckmanmike 02-28-2021 10:26 PM
Is Lithium worth the price?
 
I have a 03 Club Car DS 48v. Its needing batteries. I plan on keeping this cart forever. Im retired but actively use cart to ride our timber land/hunting land. Im also planning on replacing front 6" lift with an Allsports or Jakes long travel front suspension.
With batteries and suspension upgrades would it be better to buy a newer cart? My cart has 6" lift, Admiral motor, 700a FSIP controller, hd FNR switch, DPI charger .
Cart needs new tires, running off tire sealant now.

Volt_Ampere 02-28-2021 10:41 PM
Re: Is Lithium worth the price?
 
Depends on what you mean by "worth the price". The cost is 2-3X what you pay for good Lead/Acid batteries but they should last at least 2X as long. You save at least 250 lbs in battery weight. There is no acid to leak or water to add. You do need batteries that can handle your load requirements. If you don't want to be an engineer, you need to find a drop in system or a place that will do it for you.

SouthCo 02-28-2021 11:13 PM
Re: Is Lithium worth the price?
 
Yes lithium is worth the price but u don’t have to buy a newer cart to go lithium... upgrade your current cart. Was the best mod I did to my last cart, a 2001 DS....


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NCPW 03-01-2021 06:05 AM
Re: Is Lithium worth the price?
 
Yes, I think it's worth it; No need to buy a newer cart.

PearlPack 03-01-2021 02:25 PM
Re: Is Lithium worth the price?
 
"worth" is relative ....I tossed around the idea for a year before pulling the trigger. It's been a year since....and I would absolutely say for me it was worth it.

simicrintz 03-01-2021 10:23 PM
Re: Is Lithium worth the price?
 
My build wasn't easy (for me) but I do not regret one minute or one penny of it!

buckmanmike 03-02-2021 08:15 PM
Re: Is Lithium worth the price?
 
Im serious considering lithium. And since I would need a new charger, thinking about 72v, which means a new controller too. I hope my batteries come back some with warmer weather and I can decide in the fall.

Bama Brad 03-03-2021 12:57 PM
Re: Is Lithium worth the price?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by PearlPack (Post 1809639)
"worth" is relative ....I tossed around the idea for a year before pulling the trigger. It's been a year since....and I would absolutely say for me it was worth it.
Same with me, thought about it for a year...wished now I had gotten it a year earlier. Very much worth the price! Here's a link on comparison:
https://www.buggiesgonewild.com/show...=173142&page=2

tal.hunter 03-04-2021 03:10 AM
Re: Is Lithium worth the price?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by buckmanmike (Post 1809922)
Im serious considering lithium. And since I would need a new charger, thinking about 72v, which means a new controller too. I hope my batteries come back some with warmer weather and I can decide in the fall.
Why 72v? I’m new to this and soaking up info. What are the benefits of switching to 72v?

NCPW 03-04-2021 08:19 AM
Re: Is Lithium worth the price?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by tal.hunter (Post 1810211)
Why 72v? I’m new to this and soaking up info. What are the benefits of switching to 72v?
Lower Amp draw and a faster cart are the benefits. More volts = more speed, lower Amp draw when compared to a 48V cart under the same conditions.


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