2008 with 4 y.o. trojans, what do y'all think?

RXLuke · 06-09-2017, 10:40 AM

Hello again everybody!

Got a line on a 2008 Precedent with 2013 Trojan 12 volts (4). Upgraded motor from a local dealer, he explains that he doesn't know what they did, but it's real fast. Has factory headlights/taillights (LED), tinted windshield, rearview mirror, and was used on a private course, so near rear conversion yet, but I'm ready to tackle that $300 job personally.

I have never had trojans, but my father in law's cart at the lake has a bank of 4 12 volts and that thing will climb a very,very steep hill about 100 feet long with no problem and they are 10 years old!! I couldn't believe when i scratched the terminal post and saw E8!!!

Does anybody/everybody think/agree that these batteries will be good for at least a few years to come? I believe he is the kind of guy that has taken very good care of his cart and the batteries have been well looked after.

Thanks!

hipower · 06-09-2017, 10:55 AM

No hard and fast rule for battery life, but if those have been treated well for four years another one to three years are certainly possible.

Aflyer · 06-09-2017, 06:53 PM

I agree, if the batteries were taken care of, they can go a couple more years.

The dealer says it is real fast, that is very subjective. Real fast could mean 19.6 MPH which can be achieved with the Club Car Code 4 update.

I would see if there is somewhere you could test drive it with the GPS app on your phone. Or take a look at the motor and post up what color it is and all the numbers you can get off it. I would also ask the dealer to tell you what it has for a controller also.

Good luck with your investigation,
Aflyer

Down South · 06-09-2017, 09:56 PM

Possible, but you really don't know how those batteries were maintained....It's a crap shoot on the batteries. What about the price of the cart as is?

NoleFan4Ever · 06-09-2017, 10:47 PM

Yep, as Down South said, its a crap shoot, but how much $'s are we talking on the cart.....

RXLuke · 06-11-2017, 08:37 PM

Locked in a deal and going for pickup tomorrow. $2100. If motor upgrade is easy to interpret, like a plum quick purple engine, then I'm going to be all smiles. 2008 precedent with "upgraded mitir@ by brads carts in NC, LED light kit, rear view mirror, and tented windshield make that a steal in my mind. Rear seat and dash kit ordered already.

NoleFan4Ever · 06-11-2017, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by RXLuke

Locked in a deal and going for pickup tomorrow. $2100. If motor upgrade is easy to interpret, like a plum quick purple engine, then I'm going to be all smiles. 2008 precedent with "upgraded mitir@ by brads carts in NC, LED light kit, rear view mirror, and tented windshield make that a steal in my mind. Rear seat and dash kit ordered already.

For $2100, I'd be all smiles anyway.

06-09-2017, 10:40 AM	#1
RXLuke Getting Wild Join Date: May 2017 Location: Lynchburg, Va Posts: 81	2008 with 4 y.o. trojans, what do y'all think? Hello again everybody! Got a line on a 2008 Precedent with 2013 Trojan 12 volts (4). Upgraded motor from a local dealer, he explains that he doesn't know what they did, but it's real fast. Has factory headlights/taillights (LED), tinted windshield, rearview mirror, and was used on a private course, so near rear conversion yet, but I'm ready to tackle that $300 job personally. I have never had trojans, but my father in law's cart at the lake has a bank of 4 12 volts and that thing will climb a very,very steep hill about 100 feet long with no problem and they are 10 years old!! I couldn't believe when i scratched the terminal post and saw E8!!! Does anybody/everybody think/agree that these batteries will be good for at least a few years to come? I believe he is the kind of guy that has taken very good care of his cart and the batteries have been well looked after. Thanks!

06-09-2017, 10:55 AM	#2
hipower Getting Wild Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Western PA summers and Central FL winters Posts: 95	Re: 2008 with 4 y.o. trojans, what do y'all think? No hard and fast rule for battery life, but if those have been treated well for four years another one to three years are certainly possible.

06-09-2017, 06:53 PM	#3
Aflyer Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 1,165	Re: 2008 with 4 y.o. trojans, what do y'all think? I agree, if the batteries were taken care of, they can go a couple more years. The dealer says it is real fast, that is very subjective. Real fast could mean 19.6 MPH which can be achieved with the Club Car Code 4 update. I would see if there is somewhere you could test drive it with the GPS app on your phone. Or take a look at the motor and post up what color it is and all the numbers you can get off it. I would also ask the dealer to tell you what it has for a controller also. Good luck with your investigation, Aflyer

06-09-2017, 09:56 PM	#4
Down South Growing In Grace Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Retired now and back home in Louisiana Posts: 6,301	Re: 2008 with 4 y.o. trojans, what do y'all think? Possible, but you really don't know how those batteries were maintained....It's a crap shoot on the batteries. What about the price of the cart as is?

06-09-2017, 10:47 PM	#5
NoleFan4Ever MOD of all BS! Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 17,477	Re: 2008 with 4 y.o. trojans, what do y'all think? Yep, as Down South said, its a crap shoot, but how much $'s are we talking on the cart.....

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06-11-2017, 08:37 PM	#6
RXLuke Getting Wild Join Date: May 2017 Location: Lynchburg, Va Posts: 81	Re: 2008 with 4 y.o. trojans, what do y'all think? Locked in a deal and going for pickup tomorrow. $2100. If motor upgrade is easy to interpret, like a plum quick purple engine, then I'm going to be all smiles. 2008 precedent with "upgraded mitir@ by brads carts in NC, LED light kit, rear view mirror, and tented windshield make that a steal in my mind. Rear seat and dash kit ordered already.