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08-16-2014, 09:11 AM | #1 |
Not Yet Wild
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Softer ride for bumpy golf course
Have seen a few threads for soft rides on the road, but I'm looking for a softer ride on our very bumpy golf course. Have lowered tire pressure down to 15lbs but still a rather hard ride. I don't bottom out. Will gas shocks help? 2001 Club Car DS - stock leaf springs (and probably the original shocks). Any advice appreciated (other than advising me to "drive slower stupid").
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08-16-2014, 09:24 AM | #2 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Aylett, Va. on the Mattaponi.
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Re: Softer ride for bumpy golf course
I run 8 pds in my tires. helped alot.
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08-16-2014, 10:03 AM | #3 |
Happy Carting
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Southern California
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Re: Softer ride for bumpy golf course
CC DS has probably the roughest ride of all. Unfortunately beyond a softer tire there is not much you can do. The so called shacks are actually dampers and do nothing to absorb impact really. They just dampen the spring rate.
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08-16-2014, 06:31 PM | #4 | |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Chattanooga TN
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Re: Softer ride for bumpy golf course
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08-18-2014, 04:20 AM | #5 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Savannah, GA
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Re: Softer ride for bumpy golf course
Scotty, if the DS is the harshest factory riding cart then what would be the softest riding factory cart available today?
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08-18-2014, 06:19 AM | #6 |
I Refuse To Get Stuck!!!
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Hilton,NY
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Re: Softer ride for bumpy golf course
I would say Yamaha would be the softest, due to having coil suspension on all 4-corners,vs leafs front and rear on ClubCar and EzGo.
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08-18-2014, 07:50 AM | #7 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Savannah, GA
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Re: Softer ride for bumpy golf course
Ah, I had forgot about that. Might have to pay a visit to their section here on BGW and inquire on the best recommended version.
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08-18-2014, 02:22 PM | #8 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Athens, Alabama
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Re: Softer ride for bumpy golf course
I went from EZGO with HD leaf springs to a Yamaha G29. The ride on the G29 is MUCH better. It handles better and has a tighter turning radius as well. I rode on a CC DS today in the campground and it rode about the same as my old EZGO. I am not bad mouthing the other carts by any means just giving my opinion on the ride difference.
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08-19-2014, 10:40 AM | #9 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: SC
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Can't you upgrade the CC and EZGO carts to an independent front and/rear suspension? Wouldn't that be cheaper than buying a new cart?
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08-19-2014, 09:32 PM | #10 |
I Refuse To Get Stuck!!!
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Hilton,NY
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Re: Softer ride for bumpy golf course
With some work,they can be modified,alot depends on ability and finances.I would build a simpl Ladder-Bar type suspension in the rear,and add coil-overs.The front can be a little more complex,and Double A-Arms or Long-Travels can get pricey.I think that changing the rear over would greatly improve the ride.
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