How to get a Speed Upgrade on 2012 RXV?

[usgicollector]

localbar I sent you a pm.

[LukeL]

Go with Bob. For sure! He’s incredible and knows everything there is to know about those things.

[rockfordpi]

Originally Posted by localbar

I am new to the forum and electric golf carts, I searched a bit but wasn't able to find quite what I am looking for.

I just picked up a used 2012 RXV (48v) date code (J1312) for my teen kids to get around in the community. The person I bought it from bought it CPO from a local dealer last year with new, batteries (4 Trojan 12v), new wheels and tires, new body with light kit.

Right now it's 12-13 MPH max and I am looking for just a bit more speed to keep up with my Gas Cart 15-17 MPH. Right now the 2-3 MPH makes a difference. I am not looking to unlock to freedom mode - just a bit more MPH.
Is there something I can do myself, a scanner tool to buy? I am fairly handy and preferable this is something I can do myself as the dealer here charges $175 for just pick up.

At the worst case if this is not something I can do myself (tool cost too much for one time use) what controller is recommended? I am not sure I want to spend $1,000 on the Navitas, nor am I sure I want the kids to have the ability to make the cart faster on the fly. I like that for myself but not for the kids.

I greatly appreciate the help.

FWIW, the navitas OTF programmer comes with a key so you can set the speed and lock it. Also, if you look hard you can find the Navitas for a couple hundred less than that.

However, by far the most economical route is to send yours to Bob and let him program it (assuming yours is a Curtis Controller, some of the 2012's had Dannahers which I don't think Bob does).

[localbar]

Ahh, next time I am up at the house I’ll confirm what controller I have. I’ve searched this board well enough to know how to tell what controller I have.

So 2012 could have either or? My date code is J1312 - I am not sure that’s helpful in identifying what I might have.

I guess that will be what my deciding factor is if Bob doesn’t do the Dannahers.
I really have no need to go to fast, I just want it to keep up with my gas cart which is 16-17 mph. I’d be ok with 19.

Should I send this to Bob do I need to upgrade anything else?

I am fairly certain it’s the stock 6 gauge cables. I know for sure if I upgrade the controller I need to go to 4 awg but 2 awg is recommended.

[usgicollector]

Originally Posted by localbar

Ahh, next time I am up at the house I’ll confirm what controller I have. I’ve searched this board well enough to know how to tell what controller I have.

So 2012 could have either or? My date code is J1312 - I am not sure that’s helpful in identifying what I might have.

I guess that will be what my deciding factor is if Bob doesn’t do the Dannahers.
I really have no need to go to fast, I just want it to keep up with my gas cart which is 16-17 mph. I’d be ok with 19.

Should I send this to Bob do I need to upgrade anything else?

I am fairly certain it’s the stock 6 gauge cables. I know for sure if I upgrade the controller I need to go to 4 awg but 2 awg is recommended.

Your cart was made in October so it should have a Curtis controller in it.

Yes go with the 2 awg cables if you have 4-12v batteries you need the following:
E-Z-GO RXV Battery Cables Lengths 2 AWG With TINNED COPPER 5/16 Lugs

1. Batteries 2-11” and 1-13” Blue.

2. Main Positive to Solenoid 27” Red.

3. Main Negative to Controller B- 36” Black.

4. Solenoid to Controller B+ 10” Red.

This is for 4-12v RXV battery Set-Up….

[localbar]

@usgicollector - you are super helpful. Thank you!!!

Is it necessary for me to upgrade my cables after Bob modifies the speed to 17 MPH? I am not looking to go any faster.

Are there other general reasons why upgraded cables make sense?

Above you have 6 cables to source but every 48v RXV kit I see online sells 5. The one that seems to be mission from the kits is #4 Solenoid to Controller.

Out of curiosity why do the kits not include that one?

[808EZGO]

Bob is really awesome, just installed mines that he programmed. It really woke up the sleeping ponies in the cart.

[localbar]

Originally Posted by 808EZGO

Bob is really awesome, just installed mines that he programmed. It really woke up the sleeping ponies in the cart.

What was done to it? I am in a community where the carts are suppose to be regulated to 15mPH but there are some that go faster and some
Like my 2012 RXV goes slower. I just want this one to keep up with my gas cart at 17 MPH.

[kgsc]

Rxv on stock tires will run at mid 20s with just a few tweaks and will also do that with a rear seat loaded with people.