1998 EZ-GO TXT Series 36V Upgrades and Performance Issues

[adog35]

I went ahead got a Curtis 1313 programmer on loan. Adjusted some parameters and the cart feel much better but now I have discovered an issue.

The controller only receivers power when you are on the throttle. That explains the delay in start up.
Spilt the key power wire between the Micro switch and J1 on the controller. Cart feels great now.

[adog35]

Originally Posted by Sir Nuke

adog......like yourself, I had bought a new set of batteries when I got my cart, just so it wound run. THEN I found BGW and found out what I needed to make my cart perform and last. My cart is a series drive as yours is.....you can see in my sig everything I added, except it was kept at 36v.....and ran great, then after 4 1/2 years, I bit the bullet and bought a set of 6-8v (48v) batteries. All I needed to do was to change out the resistor and diode on the solenoid, and change 1 or 2 settings in the controller. PIECE OF CAKE! and the improvement was like night and day to me! I gained 5 mph and a TON of torque!

In addition. The programming helped a lot. The acceleration rate and throttle map adjustments were part of the reason for slow acceleration, but I drove another cart with an AllTrax Controller and it feels a little more responsive.

The Curtis is likely geared towards OEM use will only give you so much. If I were to do it again I would start with an AllTrax. Might go 48V per everyone’s suggestions.

[adog35]

Had the micro switch go bad. Is this a common issue?
Where do you guys order parts from?

[handtools]

Originally Posted by adog33

Speaking of the 48V Conversion.

-Does anyone have images of extra batteries mounted in the rear baggage area?
Want to find a clean way to mount them.

-Any concerns about the extra weight and support the batteries?

Here is my setup for batteries in the Bagwell. No concerns about the weight or support.

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[adog35]

[QUOTE=handtools;1475055]Here is my setup for batteries in the Bagwell. No concerns about the weight or support.

Looks good! Did you make the bracket or purchase it?

[adog35]

Here is a picture of my cart

[handtools]

Looks good! Did you make the bracket or purchase it?


I fabbed it up from some small angle,flat stock and all thread.

[scottyb]

Originally Posted by handtools

Looks good! Did you make the bracket or purchase it?


I fabbed it up from some small angle,flat stock and all thread.

Nice work

[adog35]

Looking at 48V conversion. Any preference on 48V chargers?
I have a DPI Accusense now, but also see that the Yewey 1200Z is available?

The cart sits from long periods of time so the float charge is an important feature to me.

[adog35]

Bump on the 48v charger preference?