10-18-2014, 02:12 PM | #1 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: NC
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Speed
I have a 98 TXT, stock height, rear seat, bag rack, with 10" wheels and low pro tires. I live on a golf course and the issue i have is not pulling hills. I would like some more speed as well. Is there any thing simple to change, or easy to replace? Or should I just look at a different motor all together.
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10-18-2014, 05:09 PM | #2 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Central Delaware
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Re: Speed
Unless there is an issue with the cart itself, (the drive train), there is no cheap cure. You either have a series or DCS system. That can be determined by locating your Forward-Reverse actuator and/or your control unit cover. A DCS will have a F&R lever under the seat, at your right knee, a horn looking device inside the lever and a Run/Tow toggle switch on the controller cover. The series system will have a F&R selector below the seat, at your right knee, a long rod under the seat that actuates an electromechanical switch to the right of the batteries.
Both systems can be modified, however in different ways and at differing costs. If all components of the system are operating correctly, just changing the motor would probably result in the smallest increase for the money. |
10-18-2014, 05:50 PM | #3 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Chattanooga TN
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Re: Speed
resqbee How are your batteries?
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10-19-2014, 09:06 AM | #4 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: NC
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Re: Speed
batteries are some what older. and first on the list to replace, I am looking to perform any upgrades when I replace the batteries. The cart itself has the forward reverse switch at my right knee but no tow haul switch under the seat.
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10-19-2014, 01:53 PM | #5 |
Techno-Nerd
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: West Virginia
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Re: Speed
Sounds like you have a series drive, so higher voltage, taller tires, high speed gears and/or high speed motor are your options.
Since you need batteries, this would be the time to go to 48V by installing six 8V batteries rather the six 6V batteries. You will have to replace the Controller, Solenoid and Charger also. |
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