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Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Nov 2010
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Speed upgrade?
I just purchased a 1994 Medalist and it came w new batteries but is very slow.
What do I need to do to increase speed? Motor, gears, wiring? I was told it only goes 13 MPH...pretty slow in our golf community. Thanks for the help... |
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08-30-2011, 05:38 PM
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Happy Carting
 Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Southern California
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Re: Speed upgrade?
Welcome to BGW!
You can slap a hi-speed motor in it but you will need a bigger controller/solenoid combo to spin it with any authority, upgrade the cables and the F&R switch too. |
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08-30-2011, 05:39 PM
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Getting Wild
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Irmo, SC
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Re: Speed upgrade?
I believe that is stock speed for a golf course. What are you wanting to use it for.
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08-30-2011, 05:39 PM
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Getting Wild
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Irmo, SC
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Re: Speed upgrade?
Scotty beat me to it. Listen to him.
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08-30-2011, 06:45 PM
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Happy Carting
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Southern California
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Re: Speed upgrade?
Basically the controller is limiting the amount of amperage your motor can draw from the pack. If you get a bigger controller it will allow the motor to draw more amperage. however the motor will be trying to draw more amperage thru the old smallish cables. Kinda like you drinking a cold milkshake thru a straw
 This restricts the motors' performance and the resistance causes heat. Heat that can melt F&R switches and solenoids. I hope this helps. |
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08-30-2011, 07:51 PM
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Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Nov 2010
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Re: Speed upgrade?
Well my background is custom car audio so I'm very proficient in wiring.
I have everything from 0 to 4 ga wire in my garage. If my best bet is to upgrade my wiring, I can have it done in an hour. Then my next is the controller? Where do you rec buying that and is there a particular model/size I need? As far as my use, I live on a golf course but use it to ride thru our community as well. Thanks |
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08-30-2011, 07:53 PM
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Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Nov 2010
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Re: Speed upgrade?
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08-31-2011, 03:43 PM
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Getting Wild
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Irmo, SC
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Re: Speed upgrade?
Send the motor to Plum Quick and ScottyB can hook you up with whatever else you need.
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08-31-2011, 05:58 PM
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Gone Wild
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Houston, TX
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Re: Speed upgrade?
Dont use amp wiring. Strand count is not very high in audio cable....... Choice is yours tho.
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08-31-2011, 06:50 PM
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Getting Wild
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Branford, FL.
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