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04-08-2010, 07:17 AM | #21 |
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Re: Matt's Project
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04-08-2010, 10:36 PM | #22 |
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Re: Matt's Project
I am saying that he will be (ok, probably) unhappy with the minor performance improvement and that since he has added all the necessary upgrades required for a bigger motor to perform at its peak, then go the next step... install a bigger motor! The bigger motor is the only upgrade missing.
I went through this process with my 88 Marathon, only in reverse. I began by replacing the stock 2HP motor with a D&D 4:1 8HP motor. Absolutely no improvement in climbing slight inclines. I then commenced to replace wiring, solenoid/contactor (2 stock contactors wired in parallel), and speed controller components to get more current to the motor. The stock contactor was the weak component (hot to the touch). Once I added the old one back in the circuit (in parallel), the cart had noticeable improvement hill climbing. This motor is rated 2780 rpm so no additional speed over stock. I needed to keep the speed down as my 7 yr old granddaughter will be learning to drive with it. I also wired a 500A contactor between the +battery terminal and the A1 motor input lug. The contactor is activated by a momentary pushbutton by the FNR switch. This contactor, when activated, bypasses the FNR switch, the solenoids and the speed controller. I have found that this parallel wired contactor only shows improvement when the cart is loaded (4 adults) and going up an incline (when the motor is asking for more amps). Sorry for the misunderstanding of my previous post. Have a good day, Dennis |
04-09-2010, 07:24 AM | #23 |
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Re: Matt's Project
So I take it you are saying, that by me going 48 volts I will see improvenment but prolly not what I am expecting?
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04-09-2010, 08:22 AM | #24 |
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Big improvement with the right motor since you have done all the upgrades
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04-22-2010, 08:33 AM | #25 | |
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Leave it 36 volts so you don't have to buy a charger either. If you just upgrade controller to 400amp,heavy FNR switch and upgrade the cables to 4ga, you will not be happy with your results. I am not talking bad about this site with this quote "Don't waist your money on what was suggested here", I am just posting my results. The results that were accomplished with that upgrade were not sufficient for my conditions. Although there was a slight increase in climbing uphill, just not nothing truly noticeable to be worth the money spent. |
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04-22-2010, 12:58 PM | #26 |
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What were/are you looking for your cart to do? |
04-22-2010, 04:18 PM | #27 | |
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There was just really no difference to speak of. I just want to be able to not throw my rider out of cart so it will go up hill I was getting tired of going so slow uphill. All other carts on course would pass me like I was sitting still. What was weird is there is a 2001 model with stock curtis controller that would pass me as well. It was just getting frustrated. Now the 48volts did help but not enough for me to go out and buy them 48volt batteries and then have to get a 48volt charger. I am sure changing the motor out would help as someone had mentioned. But I just want to let that guy know, It is gonna take more than 4g cables, alltrax controller, and heavy duty FNR switch to accomplish the hill scenario thing. Cuz that makes not much if any noticeable difference. A motor upgrade will be necessary in addition. Now I did not spend the $850.00 for my conversion, I just kinda added it up what it would cost. Mine was kind of a buddy deal, so not much money changed hands. I own an auto repair business. Now, I can change the programming on it if I want. |
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