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Old 04-11-2019, 09:44 AM   #1
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Default Another “Cart slow after upgrades”

1995 Club Car DS 48V
Just added Alltrax SR48500
400 solenoid
23in tires

Very slow. About 10 mph flat ground. 5 mph on hills.
5 yr old Trogan T875
49.6V total pack
5-batts are about 8.4V
1-batt about 7.4V

As I drove up a steep hill the pack voltage dropped to 37V.

Time for new batteries?

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Old 04-11-2019, 09:51 AM   #2
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Default Re: Another “Cart slow after upgrades”

Yes, time for batteries. You can change just the one that’s totally shot but the other 5 probably will die within the next 12 months. My neighbor just went through this and over 6 months he has now replaced the whole pack one battery at a time and they are all in different conditions at this point as a result. Best bet is to do the whole pack.


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Old 04-11-2019, 09:58 AM   #3
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Old 04-11-2019, 10:06 AM   #4
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Default Re: Another “Cart slow after upgrades”

The general rule of thumb is the pack should drop no more than the value of one battery under maximum load.
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Old 04-11-2019, 10:16 AM   #5
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Default Re: Another “Cart slow after upgrades”

Even replacing your batteries (which you need to do) won't make your cart much faster. You might gain 1-2 mph, but you'll need a new speed motor to noticeably increase your speed.
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Old 04-11-2019, 10:50 PM   #6
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Default Re: Another “Cart slow after upgrades”

New batteries and an Admiral Mot 1, AMD BEAST, PQ, or a D&D built to specs will get you rolling. I have the AMD Beast and get 20+mph with tons of torque. Still contemplating the Admiral for more speed during the summer, AMD has proven itself to me as a Hunting Cart motor. Still fun to try other options
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Old 04-12-2019, 12:28 PM   #7
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Default Re: Another “Cart slow after upgrades”

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Even replacing your batteries (which you need to do) won't make your cart much faster. You might gain 1-2 mph, but you'll need a new speed motor to noticeably increase your speed.
+1
I scored a 36V motor,
Went from 11-12 mph to 18-19 mph

http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...-48v-cart.html
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Old 04-12-2019, 12:34 PM   #8
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+1
I scored a 36V motor,
Went from 11-12 mph to 18-19 mph

http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...-48v-cart.html
Great option if you can find a decent one locally for a reasonable price. Most of the ones I've seen on ebay are around $350 after shipping and don't look all that great. For an extra ~$100 you could have a brand new Admiral that will perform better anyway, IMO a much better option.
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Old 04-12-2019, 12:41 PM   #9
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Default Re: Another “Cart slow after upgrades”

Definitely step one is to get your pack right.
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