97 E-Z-GO Series Drive Cheap speed boost

[scottyb]

The speed controller and solenoid need to be 48v rated.
The cables and four in reverse need to be upgraded also.
And you need a 48v battery charger

[Sir Nuke]

Originally Posted by bwhitsonjr

What's required in a gear change? If I decide to go to 48v what HAS to be upgraded with that?

well seeing as how you have a stock cart now.....an actual gear change means you will be removing motor and then the entire differential....at least that you be the easiest way to actually do the work.

Then you remove and replace the ring gear and the input shaft/gear.

if your talking about going up to 48v....
1. controller
2. SD Solenoid
3. either a HD F&R or the Reversing Contactors
3. all high current cables (either 4 ga. or 2 ga.)
4. 48v charger

[bwhitsonjr]

So with those both being said..... Give me what you would ballpark the prices at to do such??? Thanks! Weighing options... Wouldn't one consider selling what you have and combining that with the money it would take to upgrade and just purchase a 48 v cart? They seem to correlate in price and it's a whole lot less work if you just purchase a 48v already setup???

[vagabond]

I'm upgrading one of my 96 TXTs myself to 48v the main reason Im doing it so I'll know exactly what I have

[bwhitsonjr]

Great point! It's not so hard for most to upgrade one piece of the puzzle at a time. I'm up for a challenge! That's one of the reason's I got into this arena is because I need a hobby...

[Sir Nuke]

Originally Posted by bwhitsonjr

So with those both being said..... Give me what you would ballpark the prices at to do such??? Thanks! Weighing options... Wouldn't one consider selling what you have and combining that with the money it would take to upgrade and just purchase a 48 v cart? They seem to correlate in price and it's a whole lot less work if you just purchase a 48v already setup???

well maybe so.....but half the fun is building it yourself.....and having fun in the process.

as you can see in my sig....I am still at 36v.....but not only did I do all the upgrades to the electronics, I upgraded the motor as well to get the speed, not a gear change. it already had the 23" tires on it, but mine runs 27 mph on flat ground now.....if I make the jump to 48v, it would add between 5-8 mph.

HOW MUCH? between $1500 to $1700.....if I remember correctly. That includes the new motor as well.

as far as

[bwhitsonjr]

First off..... I see myself starting with the cables and F&R Switch. Following that I'm going to upgrade controller and solenoid. See where I'm at there and last but not least I'll upgrade the motor. Is there anything, anywhere that someone can point me in the direction of pertaining to the steering system. I know I'm going to have to tighten up something or replace. The steering is very loose and I think it's due to the aftermarket tires that were placed on there. They aren't much bigger than stock just thinner tire with bigger wheel. Any videos, pictures.... Would be a great help!

[yurtle]

My '98 also had loose steering. I replaced all the guts, but it still was too loose, especially 'cause I routinely "free-wheel" down hill at over 35 MPH.

Long story short, I ended up probably spending more money doing it piece meal than if I had just bought the whole unit. The housing has bushings which can't be purchased or replaced easily.

If you don't go crazy fast, rack and pinion can be replaced in a couple of hours.

[yurtle]

Here's what I did.

http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...-steering.html