Club Car 2000.5 DS motor upgrade

[frankie842]

Ok, I think I'll go with the FX503 from FSIP. Chap didn't mention upgrading the solonoid or F/R switch or cables. Do I need to do that?

[joesam]

My Regen 1 has a 200 amp solenoid stock - which is likely fine for intermittent higher loads. Not sure if yours does - but it probably does. F/R is a simple rocker - would not need one. The bigger cables simply get more amps to your motor for hill climbing - I would do that regardless - it just makes sense to deliver the amps you are paying for to your motor. Thin/stock cables won't/can't do it as effectively.

[frankie842]

One other thing. If I go ahead with this particular controller (FX503 from FSIP), and I want to upgrade my motor in the future, will I be able to still use this new controller?

[mgray70]

Originally Posted by frankie842

One other thing. If I go ahead with this particular controller (FX503 from FSIP), and I want to upgrade my motor in the future, will I be able to still use this new controller?

Yes, upgraded motor will work well with that control.

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[frankie842]

Amazing. Thanks so much.

[frankie842]

Originally Posted by joesam

My Regen 1 has a 200 amp solenoid stock - which is likely fine for intermittent higher loads. Not sure if yours does - but it probably does. F/R is a simple rocker - would not need one. The bigger cables simply get more amps to your motor for hill climbing - I would do that regardless - it just makes sense to deliver the amps you are paying for to your motor. Thin/stock cables won't/can't do it as effectively.

Hi there. I've ordered the FX503 from FSIP, and am wondering about cables. I know I should be going with 2 or 4 gauge cables, but would I need a whole set, or just the 5 for the batteries, and the one black and one red to the motor? Also, any suggestions where to get them. Thanks

[joesam]

Being an original Regen 1 you have a few more big cables (eg dynamic braking solenoid) etc. BUT in fact those will be eliminated with the FSIP upgrade. Its probably more sensible to use your existing cables to complete the install of the controller, and then order-them-by-custom-length once you have mounted the controller and know the exact lengths required for each (might save some lengths and give you cleaner install, too). All big cables will ultimately need replacement with higher gauge (eg those that run from batteries to controller & solenoid, the pack neg cable thru the OBC).

A number of site sponsors carry large ga. cables and a few may be willing to make specific lengths. That would be best, since they know the quality of cables needed - but make sure you tell them of your planned/future motor upgrade and they may steer you toward heavier gauge.

[frankie842]

installed fx 503 controller but cannot power to motor followed all instruct ions for installation on regen 2 club car need help

[joesam]

I assume you used THIS installation/guide? Did you go thru all the troubleshooting steps & measurements?

[frankie842]

Yes, my guy used that guide. And I assume he has gone through the trouble shooting. Is there a trouble shooting guide you could supply? Thanks