97 Ez go DCS (Good Starting Point For Build?)

Hillbilly Deluxe · 02-18-2011, 08:29 PM

I am looking at a 97 dcs for about $400. Body, motor, frame, axle all look good. No charger. I'm sure the batteries are no good. Seller says it will run. I am looking to upgrade to 48V (Charger and batteries, no big deal) upgrade to 500A Altrax, 2awg, etc. Is there any reason this year/model wouldn't be a good starting point? Also with regard to the 48V (I know this horse has been beaten, but please humor me as I can't seem to find the old threads) is buying 8 6V batteries worth the money compared to 6 8V. I will be lifting the cart and running 22-23" tires. Feel free to add any advise I didn't ask.

scottyb · 02-18-2011, 08:37 PM

Pass on the DCS cart. Find a series cart 1994 and up. You will be better off in the long run.

Hillbilly Deluxe · 02-18-2011, 08:42 PM

Better off how? Would you mind expounding? I read on your site about heat build up in regen motors. I am not looking for anything radical, about 23-25mph and torque for a grade or decent hill. Thanks in advance for your help. Would rather call and discuss, but didn't want to bother.

scottyb · 02-18-2011, 08:47 PM

DCS was he predecessor to the PDs system. It was made for a few years then stopped. They blow controllers in low voltage situations, They are better if controller is after market upgrade but still a Series cart is better for what you want to do with it.

Hillbilly Deluxe · 02-18-2011, 08:50 PM

I thought a series cart would be hard to get decent speed out of. Also if i am replacing all electronics, would it be feasible to order a series controller and add a HP series motor? Just a thought.

scottyb · 02-18-2011, 09:04 PM

$400 is too much to pay for a cart and start ripping the operating system out of it and buying wiring harnesses, motors, F&Rs and all ... my opinion. Sepex for street speed builds and series for off road. You kind of have to pick one use or the other.... Build a cart to do both ~ it won't do either well

Hillbilly Deluxe · 02-18-2011, 09:09 PM

Thanks for the advice! would you mind giving your advice as well on the battery question??

scottyb · 02-18-2011, 09:10 PM

not at all

that is what this site is all about .....

Hillbilly Deluxe · 02-18-2011, 09:21 PM

Thanks for the advice! would you mind giving your advice as well on the battery question??

scottyb · 02-18-2011, 09:34 PM

not at all

that is what this site is all about .....

02-18-2011, 08:29 PM	#1
Hillbilly Deluxe Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LA (Lower Alabama) Posts: 276	97 Ez go DCS (Good Starting Point For Build?) I am looking at a 97 dcs for about $400. Body, motor, frame, axle all look good. No charger. I'm sure the batteries are no good. Seller says it will run. I am looking to upgrade to 48V (Charger and batteries, no big deal) upgrade to 500A Altrax, 2awg, etc. Is there any reason this year/model wouldn't be a good starting point? Also with regard to the 48V (I know this horse has been beaten, but please humor me as I can't seem to find the old threads) is buying 8 6V batteries worth the money compared to 6 8V. I will be lifting the cart and running 22-23" tires. Feel free to add any advise I didn't ask.

02-18-2011, 08:37 PM	#2
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,406	Re: 97 Ez go DCS (Good Starting Point For Build?) Pass on the DCS cart. Find a series cart 1994 and up. You will be better off in the long run.

02-18-2011, 08:42 PM	#3
Hillbilly Deluxe Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LA (Lower Alabama) Posts: 276	Re: 97 Ez go DCS (Good Starting Point For Build?) Better off how? Would you mind expounding? I read on your site about heat build up in regen motors. I am not looking for anything radical, about 23-25mph and torque for a grade or decent hill. Thanks in advance for your help. Would rather call and discuss, but didn't want to bother.

02-18-2011, 08:47 PM	#4
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,406	Re: 97 Ez go DCS (Good Starting Point For Build?) DCS was he predecessor to the PDs system. It was made for a few years then stopped. They blow controllers in low voltage situations, They are better if controller is after market upgrade but still a Series cart is better for what you want to do with it.

02-18-2011, 08:50 PM	#5
Hillbilly Deluxe Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LA (Lower Alabama) Posts: 276	Re: 97 Ez go DCS (Good Starting Point For Build?) I thought a series cart would be hard to get decent speed out of. Also if i am replacing all electronics, would it be feasible to order a series controller and add a HP series motor? Just a thought.

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02-18-2011, 09:04 PM	#6
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,406	Re: 97 Ez go DCS (Good Starting Point For Build?) $400 is too much to pay for a cart and start ripping the operating system out of it and buying wiring harnesses, motors, F&Rs and all ... my opinion. Sepex for street speed builds and series for off road. You kind of have to pick one use or the other.... Build a cart to do both ~ it won't do either well

02-18-2011, 09:09 PM	#7
Hillbilly Deluxe Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LA (Lower Alabama) Posts: 276	Re: 97 Ez go DCS (Good Starting Point For Build?) Thanks for the advice! would you mind giving your advice as well on the battery question??

02-18-2011, 09:10 PM	#8
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,406	Re: 97 Ez go DCS (Good Starting Point For Build?) not at all that is what this site is all about .....

02-18-2011, 09:21 PM	#9
Hillbilly Deluxe Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LA (Lower Alabama) Posts: 276	Re: 97 Ez go DCS (Good Starting Point For Build?) Thanks for the advice! would you mind giving your advice as well on the battery question??

02-18-2011, 09:34 PM	#10
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,406	Re: 97 Ez go DCS (Good Starting Point For Build?) not at all that is what this site is all about .....

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