More Torque Needed - 2003 Club Car DS

Bama1 · 06-09-2016, 03:55 PM

I am new to golf carts, so I am in the learning process. I have a 2003 Club Car DS with a High Speed Series motor. My problem is that it will not go up the ramp to my Toy Hauler Trailer without getting a running start. Otherwise it runs great and fast. I have a 48 volt system with new Trojan batteries. I have been told that if I had a stock motor it would have enough torque to climb the ramp, so I was hoping to find someone that had a stock motor and wanted to trade for the high speed one, but no luck there so far. Looks like my only option is to buy a new motor with more torque, so I'm looking for advice on what type motor I need to purchase, a factory stock motor, or after market torque motor. I'm told they are both about the same price. I only use the cart in a camp ground so I do not need a lot of speed just enough torque to get up the ramp. Thanks for any help you can provide.

gnv · 06-09-2016, 04:36 PM

have you checked battery pack voltage and individual cell voltage?

txpres · 06-09-2016, 05:03 PM

Another option to increase the torque on a Series CC is to replace the Controller with a higher amperage controller. That way you keep the speed and increase the torque.

I had a 96 CC series cart and I added a high speed motor and 400 amp controller. It would climb into my pickup bed with no trouble at all.

scottyb · 06-09-2016, 05:17 PM

Try the new Alltrax SR400 with 460 peak output or GE 500 amp control. Don't forget to upgrade the solenoid too.

Bama1 · 06-09-2016, 08:54 PM

I know the batteries are ok. I have all new Trojans just installed last week.

Thanks for the tips on the controllers.

Treyz71 · 06-09-2016, 09:01 PM

I think it should make it up the ramp in stock form. My cart has a stock motor and controller with 23 inch tires and can stop on the ramp and climb up.

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Bama1 · 06-09-2016, 10:37 PM

Treyz ..... I think my problem is the High Speed motor. If I had the stock motor I think it would go up the ramp fine. I wish I had the stock motor. I have been trying to find a used one, but have not had any luck.

Treyz71 · 06-10-2016, 12:27 PM

Understood. I wonder if your high speed motor has different gearing.

Bama1 · 06-11-2016, 02:01 PM

I found a used stock motor at a local dealer for $200.00 and installed it yesterday. It works perfect for what I need. Thanks to everyone for their input.

06-09-2016, 03:55 PM	#1
Bama1 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 6	More Torque Needed - 2003 Club Car DS I am new to golf carts, so I am in the learning process. I have a 2003 Club Car DS with a High Speed Series motor. My problem is that it will not go up the ramp to my Toy Hauler Trailer without getting a running start. Otherwise it runs great and fast. I have a 48 volt system with new Trojan batteries. I have been told that if I had a stock motor it would have enough torque to climb the ramp, so I was hoping to find someone that had a stock motor and wanted to trade for the high speed one, but no luck there so far. Looks like my only option is to buy a new motor with more torque, so I'm looking for advice on what type motor I need to purchase, a factory stock motor, or after market torque motor. I'm told they are both about the same price. I only use the cart in a camp ground so I do not need a lot of speed just enough torque to get up the ramp. Thanks for any help you can provide.

06-09-2016, 04:36 PM	#2
gnv Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 4	Re: More Torque Needed - 2003 Club Car DS have you checked battery pack voltage and individual cell voltage?
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06-09-2016, 05:03 PM	#3
txpres Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: The Hills, TX Posts: 154	Re: More Torque Needed - 2003 Club Car DS Another option to increase the torque on a Series CC is to replace the Controller with a higher amperage controller. That way you keep the speed and increase the torque. I had a 96 CC series cart and I added a high speed motor and 400 amp controller. It would climb into my pickup bed with no trouble at all.

06-09-2016, 05:17 PM	#4
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,406	Re: More Torque Needed - 2003 Club Car DS Try the new Alltrax SR400 with 460 peak output or GE 500 amp control. Don't forget to upgrade the solenoid too.

06-09-2016, 08:54 PM	#5
Bama1 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 6	Re: More Torque Needed - 2003 Club Car DS I know the batteries are ok. I have all new Trojans just installed last week. Thanks for the tips on the controllers.

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06-09-2016, 09:01 PM	#6
Treyz71 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Virginia Posts: 11	I think it should make it up the ramp in stock form. My cart has a stock motor and controller with 23 inch tires and can stop on the ramp and climb up. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

06-09-2016, 10:37 PM	#7
Bama1 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 6	Re: More Torque Needed - 2003 Club Car DS Treyz ..... I think my problem is the High Speed motor. If I had the stock motor I think it would go up the ramp fine. I wish I had the stock motor. I have been trying to find a used one, but have not had any luck.

06-10-2016, 12:27 PM	#8
Treyz71 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Virginia Posts: 11	Re: More Torque Needed - 2003 Club Car DS Understood. I wonder if your high speed motor has different gearing.

06-11-2016, 02:01 PM	#9
Bama1 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 6	Re: More Torque Needed - 2003 Club Car DS I found a used stock motor at a local dealer for $200.00 and installed it yesterday. It works perfect for what I need. Thanks to everyone for their input.

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