Controller upgrade

K-DAWG · 12-09-2009, 11:44 AM

My dad has a 36 volt EZ-Go with a tow haul switch. Controller fryed and he wants to up grade to a 500 amp controller. I dont really know anything about the shunt wound motors and how going up in amps affects them. Anybody have any experience with the this upgrade?

Thanks

mikesmotortoys · 12-09-2009, 12:03 PM

We've assisted many BGWers with this. First, we need to know what other upgrades you have done. You will need to upgrade to 4 gauge cables, no matter what conttroller you get. I would suggest the AllTrax 400 amp. You may also want to upgrade to a HD solenoid, but not necessary to do asap with a 400 amp controller. If you go 500, then a soleniod is a must.

K-DAWG · 12-09-2009, 12:29 PM

As far a performance upgrades its a stock 36 volt cart. They just put brand new batteries in it. It has a back seat kit on it other than that its stock. From what you have said it sounds like a 400 amp is the best route to take.

mikesmotortoys · 12-09-2009, 12:38 PM

At our shop - we replace mainly with the 400 amp on a PDS cart, PLUS the 4 gauge cables

K-DAWG · 12-09-2009, 12:50 PM

Thanks Mike. I'll put 4 gauge cables on it and go with the 400 amp controller.

mikesmotortoys · 12-09-2009, 12:55 PM

That should work, don't forget to check out our online store

FFPudge · 12-09-2009, 01:18 PM

Dawg, you''ll like the 400 amp controller. I put the DCX400 on my cart with 4ga cables and it worked great. Also have one that I put the DCX500 and D&D motor on and it works great. The 400 was still stock and the 500 had a lift and 22" tires.

12-09-2009, 11:44 AM	#1
K-DAWG Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 256	Controller upgrade My dad has a 36 volt EZ-Go with a tow haul switch. Controller fryed and he wants to up grade to a 500 amp controller. I dont really know anything about the shunt wound motors and how going up in amps affects them. Anybody have any experience with the this upgrade? Thanks
K-DAWG Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 256

12-09-2009, 12:03 PM	#2
mikesmotortoys Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rockwall, Texas (Dallas / Ft. Worth) Posts: 7,077	Re: Controller upgrade We've assisted many BGWers with this. First, we need to know what other upgrades you have done. You will need to upgrade to 4 gauge cables, no matter what conttroller you get. I would suggest the AllTrax 400 amp. You may also want to upgrade to a HD solenoid, but not necessary to do asap with a 400 amp controller. If you go 500, then a soleniod is a must.
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12-09-2009, 12:29 PM	#3
K-DAWG Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 256	Re: Controller upgrade As far a performance upgrades its a stock 36 volt cart. They just put brand new batteries in it. It has a back seat kit on it other than that its stock. From what you have said it sounds like a 400 amp is the best route to take.
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12-09-2009, 12:38 PM	#4
mikesmotortoys Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rockwall, Texas (Dallas / Ft. Worth) Posts: 7,077	Re: Controller upgrade At our shop - we replace mainly with the 400 amp on a PDS cart, PLUS the 4 gauge cables
	www.MIKESMOTORTOYS.com www.EZGOPARTSONLINE.com Factory EZGO - Bad Boy Buggy - Dixie Chopper Mowers

12-09-2009, 12:50 PM	#5
K-DAWG Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 256	Re: Controller upgrade Thanks Mike. I'll put 4 gauge cables on it and go with the 400 amp controller.
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12-09-2009, 12:55 PM	#6
mikesmotortoys Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rockwall, Texas (Dallas / Ft. Worth) Posts: 7,077	Re: Controller upgrade That should work, don't forget to check out our online store
	www.MIKESMOTORTOYS.com www.EZGOPARTSONLINE.com Factory EZGO - Bad Boy Buggy - Dixie Chopper Mowers

12-09-2009, 01:18 PM	#7
FFPudge Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Meridian,MS Posts: 183	Re: Controller upgrade Dawg, you''ll like the 400 amp controller. I put the DCX400 on my cart with 4ga cables and it worked great. Also have one that I put the DCX500 and D&D motor on and it works great. The 400 was still stock and the 500 had a lift and 22" tires.

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