Lifted 36v

[keith286]

Ok, so i have my cart basically put together. Now I am not satisfied. I want more. I really want to put a lift and bigger tires, but, it is a marathon, with 36v. If I do go ahead with the lift and wheels and tires, what kind of run time am I going to have. I am really new to all this and would like some direction. Thanks.

[Legendary Golf Carts]

Marathons are series cars, and don't react badly to bigger tyres like PDS cars. A lifted car will actually have longer run time, because every rotation, the wheel travels a greater distance because of the larger circumference, also giving you more speed.

[Hypersprint]

I recently bought an '08 txt, lifted it and put on the bigger tires, what are the bad reactions?

Thanks
Rob

[scottyb]

The pds controller was engineered to haul 2 people around a relatively flat cart path on 18 inch tires. Nothing more than that, they are not terribly over engineered.
when you modify with larger tires and extra seating you are putting additional stress on the controller, solenoid, and motor. The PDS drive system needs to be upgraded to compensate for the increased loads.

While the Series cart is more forgiving it too can benefit from a drive system upgrade.

[greenmonster]

Originally Posted by Hypersprint

I recently bought an '08 txt, lifted it and put on the bigger tires, what are the bad reactions?

Thanks
Rob

Hyper,
I have a 2006 36 volt PDS lifted with bigger tires and here are the upgrades I've done:
500 amp Alltrax Controller- limited to 80% output
2 gauge wire throughout
HD Solenoid, Diode, etc..

I'm going on 2 years with the upgrades & stock motor.

Carts Unlimited has excellent prices and service and ScottyB is a regular here. He answers questions quickly & he can fix you up with all the things you'll need.

[Hypersprint]

It looks like Package #909 from ScottyB is the way to go Curious as to the 80% limit on your controller?

I have recently seen some info on AC conversions, they will be in my area next week and I thought I would check it out but do you guys have any thoughts on these?

Thanks
Rob

edit: GM, Is the 80% limit on your controller because you are running the stock motor? what kind of speed do you currently get?

[Scooter B]

Originally Posted by greenmonster

Hyper,
I have a 2006 36 volt PDS lifted with bigger tires and here are the upgrades I've done:
500 amp Alltrax Controller- limited to 80% output
2 gauge wire throughout
HD Solenoid, Diode, etc..

I'm going on 2 years with the upgrades & stock motor.

Carts Unlimited has excellent prices and service and ScottyB is a regular here. He answers questions quickly & he can fix you up with all the things you'll need.

What are your thoughts on turning 24" tires with that set up?
Sorry for the hijack...but maybe our new friend Keith286 will enjoy the read.

[Hypersprint]

I'm hoping Keith finds this info helpful as well

[greenmonster]

Originally Posted by Hypersprint

It looks like Package #909 from ScottyB is the way to go Curious as to the 80% limit on your controller?

I have recently seen some info on AC conversions, they will be in my area next week and I thought I would check it out but do you guys have any thoughts on these?

Thanks
Rob

edit: GM, Is the 80% limit on your controller because you are running the stock motor? what kind of speed do you currently get?

Yes- the limit is for the stock motor. I bought the 500 amp controller for future upgrades. One rider (190 lbs) I can get 23 mph per GPS.

[greenmonster]

Originally Posted by Scooter B

What are your thoughts on turning 24" tires with that set up?
Sorry for the hijack...but maybe our new friend Keith286 will enjoy the read.

Not sure- mine are 23s. I've read that I'm on borrowed time with the stock motor with my set up. 24s might hasten the motor failure but not sure.