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Old 12-25-2016, 03:15 PM   #21
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Yes, 4 gauge is a good size in my opinion, and I agree if your driving conditions leads to hot wires, then you should upgrade the size.

Adhesive lined heat shrink tube is the best way to keep corrosion off the wires.
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Old 12-25-2016, 08:37 PM   #22
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Shopping for at a decent crimper
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cable, crimper & lugs, heat-shrink if I can get for less than $150
might give it a go

looking at this crimper :
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MVE48Z6...=I4AAGFDJRYJ47

This cable: 30' of RED & 30' of BLACK
https://www.amazon.com/TEMCo-WC0189-...g%2Bcable&th=1

Get some heat shrink & lugs, good to go :-)
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Old 12-25-2016, 09:45 PM   #23
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Check welding cable at Tractor Supply, better cable than that. I solder my ends on.
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Old 12-25-2016, 10:05 PM   #24
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What to look for to know it's good cable?

No TS in AK or in Palm Springs area
May try welding supply places
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Old 12-26-2016, 09:04 AM   #25
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What to look for to know it's good cable?

No TS in AK or in Palm Springs area
May try welding supply places
Real fine single wires, the one you show has several rope wires.
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Old 12-29-2016, 04:27 AM   #26
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Is upgrading the motor with a higher rpm one,
the only way to up the speed on the older series carts?
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Old 12-29-2016, 06:37 AM   #27
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Is upgrading the motor with a higher rpm one,
the only way to up the speed on the older series carts?
Check out Carts Unlimited website he has complete packages for all different types of carts. He is in Southern Cal. Not sure if he has a physical store or online only, but if you are gonna be in Palm Springs you might be in the area.
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Old 12-30-2016, 02:53 AM   #28
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Check out Carts Unlimited website he has complete packages for all different types of carts. He is in Southern Cal. Not sure if he has a physical store or online only, but if you are gonna be in Palm Springs you might be in the area.
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Alltrax XCT400IQ control and SW180 solenoid.
But I have a Series motor.

Heard someone in the PS area re-winds them.
Will look into it.

Also looking for a 36 V motor, have read that it's a quick , easy way to upgrade speed.

Found an old 375 amp controller, not sure brand , cart it's off of, or if it's compatible .
Another thing to check on.

Not sure if or how upping the controller amps gets you more speed. More torque , but speed ?
Not sure how all that works yet.
Things to Learn.
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Old 12-30-2016, 07:48 AM   #29
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Go to my website and click on the lifesaver.
Increasing speed in a 48v series cart requires gears or high rpm motor.
High speed gears or motor require bigger controller, solenoid, 2g cables. (typically)
These are not speed vehicles by nature. Good batteries are a MUST.
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Go to my website and click on the lifesaver.
Increasing speed in a 48v series cart requires gears or high rpm motor.
High speed gears or motor require bigger controller, solenoid, 2g cables. (typically)
These are not speed vehicles by nature. Good batteries are a MUST.
Thanks
May have to accept that I have a "golf cart"
not a speed buggy :)

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