2003 freedom..... whats different?

[turbomatt1]

Finally scored a keeper. It's an 03 (G203) in exceptional shape, with 2010 bats. 36v, Series. It has factory lights, horn & brakelights, & is good for 18mph on flat ground.
Motor is an AU2500 HI SPD #BD4-400 dated3/15/06.

Is the Hi Speed motor also part of the Freedom package?
(hence the 18mph?)

Did it also get a higher amp controller, or any other differences that might affect my planned upgrades? ( short term goal is 20-22mph, with NO lift.)

Any recommendations as per the cheapest way to that Mph on stock tires, are greatly appreciated.

[ChadJohnson]

how is the torque uphill?
just curious.

[turbomatt1]

Originally Posted by ChadJohnson

how is the torque uphill?
just curious.

Well, I'm in Florida, so hills are few, but it feels almost identical to a stock 08 PDS in freedom mode, that I have on hand. (in fact, in a drag race, they are almost dead even.)

[ChadJohnson]

Originally Posted by turbomatt1

Well, I'm in Florida, so hills are few, but it feels almost identical to a stock 08 PDS in freedom mode, that I have on hand. (in fact, in a drag race, they are almost dead even.)

hmm, i have an 04 PDS. i hate the uphill torque. i am about to upgrade the controller.

[turbomatt1]

bump... any thoughts?

[COURTESYCART]

the freedom package is just the lights and horn. The high speed motor is an option thru EZGO. That cart could have had a motor issues and someone put a hi-speed motor on it. That would be the only reason for the newer motor on an older cart.

I have installed a couple of the EZGO hi-speed mtr to find a small increase in speed maybe 1-2 mph.

The controller are all the same at 275 amps. The cart are limited to 18-19 mph. If they go faster in stock form than they have to be considered street legal. Hince the 2five cart.

adding a 400 amp controller will prob net you the extra 4 mph that you want. Just make sure you replace/upgrade all wires to 4ga.

[turbomatt1]

Originally Posted by COURTESYCART

the freedom package is just the lights and horn. The high speed motor is an option thru EZGO. That cart could have had a motor issues and someone put a hi-speed motor on it. That would be the only reason for the newer motor on an older cart.

I have installed a couple of the EZGO hi-speed mtr to find a small increase in speed maybe 1-2 mph.

The controller are all the same at 275 amps. The cart are limited to 18-19 mph. If they go faster in stock form than they have to be considered street legal. Hince the 2five cart.

adding a 400 amp controller will prob net you the extra 4 mph that you want. Just make sure you replace/upgrade all wires to 4ga.

Thanks for the help, thats the info I was hoping for.
Looks like the controller & wires are gonna be my first mod.
I had also been looking at the 2 spd motors from EMP, but havent seen any prices yet.
Who has the best deal on controllers right now? ...& is my Hi-Spd motor worth listing, if I upgrade to the 2spd?

[gornoman]

2003 Series cart, only way to get more speed is different gearing, higher rpm motor, taller tires, or higher voltage. A controller upgrade will only give you more torque AND the option of 48v later on. A Freedom cart MAY have a controller larger than the stock 275 amp unit. Only way to know is to inspect it.

[turbomatt1]

Controller is a Curtis pmc 25864g09. A quick google search indicates it might be a 350 amp unit, like this one:
https://www.golfcartparts4less.com/c...OTOO01/437.htm
Is it adjustable?
Would stepping up to 4ga wires with this motor/ controller combo give me any mph?

[scottyb]

no, not on a series cart.