low budget performance upgrades 95 clubcar ds

[Seastar]

Originally Posted by khb2

I think my 10yo will be OK.looking at the types of retractable seat belts now.told her I was gonna put a 6 point harness in it!she said only if she could put a #48 on it.hah I think not.I say #29 &the wife says #88....we don't listen to her too much!anyways i do not have a harness on the motor only 4 posts.is the control bolted directly above the motor?it is a silver box?

Go with 48. My wife is Jimmy's #1 fan. When he wins, I get lucky. ( at my age, I'm almost glad he is not winning all that much this year.)

[khb2]

That is true.smoke ran good last nite.is the silver box above the motor the controller and exactly what does a controller control??like I said before this is my first cart.no one around here to ask about it.everyone buys them all ready fixed up.I want one that I built like I do with my personal vehicles.thank u for all your help.

[Stevec3201]

Originally Posted by khb2

That is true.smoke ran good last nite.is the silver box above the motor the controller and exactly what does a controller control??like I said before this is my first cart.no one around here to ask about it.everyone buys them all ready fixed up.I want one that I built like I do with my personal vehicles.thank u for all your help.

The controller controls the amount of amps that go from your batteries to your motor. Like a faucet controls water flow. The bigger the controller, the more juice to your motor. If you want a new controller, don't forget that all the wires that supply the controller and the motor have to be addressed as well, including the soleniod.

[khb2]

I have been an automotive tech for over 18yrs now so the experiance of electricity is nothing new.the relativity is actually very close.however the part names are different as well as the the therory.if you dont know the the therory then you will never be able to diagnose or repair the problem.I do have alot of questions and hope I am not a nuscience to y'all.thanks again for all help

[scottyb]

No problem any mechanical or electrical background is an asset... so ask away

[Seastar]

KHB2: Keep the questions coming. There is a lot I don't know and your questions may be ones that myself or others haven't thought to ask. I have learned more from other peoples questions about various parts of the carts & the answers given. This is all new to me and I'm formulating all the thinks that I need to do. In the last 24 hours the need for a Digital voltage meter and #4 battery cables has become apparent.

[khb2]

OK I'm sold on the 36vlt motor for my cart.looking around now for one.can I use a good stock motor or should I go with a performance motor.how will the 36vlt motors affect my driving time.ie-distance and time.I do have new batteries in it now.interstate.(still doing the new break in procedure,thanks Scotty for that info on ur site!)and I do take into consideration driving styles and terrain have alot to with it.

[Colbyntx]

Start off with a stock motor. You can always send it to someone like plum quisk later if you feel the need. Look for an old junker cart that is a 36v series. You can find one for around $100.00 or so. Get the motor and what ever parts you need from the thing.

[TahoeDawgZ71]

36V motor gets my vote!

[khb2]

Great advise.now I just have to find some parts!thanks for the info.