It's a dog.

Txluke · 04-19-2012, 09:02 PM

I just got my cart home today and took it for a drive. It is kinda slow and a dog on even a little hill. It is a 2005 36v txt. I plan to eventually go 42v with a higher torque motor. The wires on the batteries are 4 gauge. I think the other wires are 6. I plan on replacing them to 4 also. Will I see even a tiny bit of improvement? I will get to 42v one piece at a time. My batteries are 2 years old so by the time they go I hope to have everything else 42v ready. What order should I buy the needed parts to install that would help me while I am at 36 so when the time comes all I have left is to install batteries to go 42.

essness · 04-19-2012, 09:10 PM

Luke,
It's a shame the pic is so small

You might want to consider running 48v vs 42. You'll find more options for 48

Good luck

kab69440 · 04-19-2012, 09:13 PM

Wow! All that tire is a lot to ask of a stock drive. It's no wonder you're straining it on inclines! Were I you, I'd definitely be looking at 2 ga cables. The difference was night & day in my cart, but I still have stock tires.

scottyb · 04-19-2012, 10:06 PM

All show and no go

Nice tires and seats, though.

You will need 48v to make it perform respectably. Don't waste time with 42v. Everything costs the same or more than 48v with less performance. Just price a 42v charger and you'll see what i mean. 42v carts run on 48v controls ... Use 2g cable for the best delivery capacity & so you can use a big aftermarket motor later if desired.
The little at a time plan would look something like this:
2g Cable set
HD F&R
36-48v 500a Control & 400a sol. kit
Batteries
Motor.

The cart will need a drive system something like this one to perform well.

Txluke · 04-19-2012, 10:43 PM

Sorry the pic was so big. I uploaded it from my phone and didn't see how big it was till now. Thanks for the advice. I think next week I will start making my cables.

Txluke · 04-19-2012, 11:11 PM

Anyone know the lengths of all the cables I need? I tried searching but I am away from home and using my phone to surf. When I try to search it only let's me put one letter in the search box.

kab69440 · 04-19-2012, 11:15 PM

I just did mine one at a time. I bought a 25' spool. There's some left over.

Txluke · 04-19-2012, 11:26 PM

Thanks. When I get back I will visit some welding shops and compare Internet prices too.

LostHusker · 04-23-2012, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Txluke

Thanks. When I get back I will visit some welding shops and compare Internet prices too.

You can get a set all made up and of good quality from Scottyb, he has them on his website.

Txluke · 05-10-2012, 10:08 AM

Got the 2g cables on yesterday. It was a big help. The 6g just wasn't cutting it. It still slows a little going up the hills but not as bad as before. All the parts to make the cables (including crimper and another 4lb sledge after mine broke) was around $125. Now time to save up and keep upgrading.

04-19-2012, 09:02 PM	#1
Txluke Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 23	It's a dog. I just got my cart home today and took it for a drive. It is kinda slow and a dog on even a little hill. It is a 2005 36v txt. I plan to eventually go 42v with a higher torque motor. The wires on the batteries are 4 gauge. I think the other wires are 6. I plan on replacing them to 4 also. Will I see even a tiny bit of improvement? I will get to 42v one piece at a time. My batteries are 2 years old so by the time they go I hope to have everything else 42v ready. What order should I buy the needed parts to install that would help me while I am at 36 so when the time comes all I have left is to install batteries to go 42.
Txluke Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 23

04-19-2012, 09:10 PM	#2
essness Not your usual outlaw Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Near Lake Geneva, WI Posts: 20,054	Re: It's a dog. Luke, It's a shame the pic is so small You might want to consider running 48v vs 42. You'll find more options for 48 Good luck

04-19-2012, 09:13 PM	#3
kab69440 Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Marion, Ohio Posts: 1,391	Re: It's a dog. Wow! All that tire is a lot to ask of a stock drive. It's no wonder you're straining it on inclines! Were I you, I'd definitely be looking at 2 ga cables. The difference was night & day in my cart, but I still have stock tires.

04-19-2012, 10:43 PM	#5
Txluke Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 23	Re: It's a dog. Sorry the pic was so big. I uploaded it from my phone and didn't see how big it was till now. Thanks for the advice. I think next week I will start making my cables.
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04-19-2012, 11:11 PM	#6
Txluke Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 23	Re: It's a dog. Anyone know the lengths of all the cables I need? I tried searching but I am away from home and using my phone to surf. When I try to search it only let's me put one letter in the search box.
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04-19-2012, 11:15 PM	#7
kab69440 Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Marion, Ohio Posts: 1,391	Re: It's a dog. I just did mine one at a time. I bought a 25' spool. There's some left over.

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Txluke Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 23	Re: It's a dog. Thanks. When I get back I will visit some welding shops and compare Internet prices too.
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05-10-2012, 10:08 AM	#10
Txluke Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 23	Re: It's a dog. Got the 2g cables on yesterday. It was a big help. The 6g just wasn't cutting it. It still slows a little going up the hills but not as bad as before. All the parts to make the cables (including crimper and another 4lb sledge after mine broke) was around $125. Now time to save up and keep upgrading.
Txluke Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 23