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01-19-2014, 09:13 PM | #1 |
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CC DS 4-12v to 6-8v conversion
Here is an overview of a decent (in my opinion) DS 4-12v to 6-8v conversion with adequate hold-downs, and no cheezy lumber or other bs.
Materials needed- - 4 of your original hold down rods for reuse - 2 of your original plastic hold downs for reuse - 4 standard DS 8v hold down rods w/ nuts and washers (i used yamaha G22e rods, i had them on hand) - 2 DS 8v plastic hold downs - 2x 15" lenghts of (2"x2"x1/8" aluminum angle) - 4x 13.5" lenghts of (2"x2"x1/8" aluminum angle) I used a chopsaw with 1/8" kerf, so my angle may have been slightly shorter. Angle aluminum was available at local hardware store. - 12x 1/8" pop rivets - 6x 8v batteries of your preference. - your original cables for reuse (or new cables for 12v DS) - will also need 2 additional cables (marked red) Tools Needed- - air hammer with chisel far easier, or hammer & chisel - chopsaw or hacksaw for cutting aluminum angle - rivet gun for installing rivets - 13/64" or 1/8" drill bit for rivet holes - drill bit for hold down rod holes, not fussy, just bigger than hold down rods - drill - cable & ends for 2 new cables Steps- - remove 12v batts and extensive cleaning - (air hammer chisel) remove 4x spacer brackets (circled green) - (air hammer chisel) remove 2x support brackets (circled blue) - use 13/64" bit for rivet holes on next 2 steps - install 2x each outer battery bay, 13.5" support brackets with 7.5" spacing inside to allow 1 battery to rest inside. - install 2x center battery bay 15" support brackets with roughly 10.5" spacing from center bracket to allow 2 batts to rest on each side of center bracket. - set a battery in tray, mark locations for new hold down rods holes on center brace and new (15") brackets. - remove battery, drill new holes for hold down rods. -Install batteries, hold down rods, and cables. I configured the batteries this way for my convienince in cable routing (i had to cut out a corroded portion of main positive cable). You may configure your batts however you like. The 4x 12v ds has no voltage reducer, i used a simple method of automotive resistor wire to reduce voltage, a dc/dc reducer would have been nicer, but i didnt have one. |
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01-20-2014, 12:46 AM | #2 |
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Re: CC DS 4-12v to 6-8v conversion no lumber
Good write up. I have seen that configuration on Club Car refurbs
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01-20-2014, 08:02 AM | #3 |
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Re: CC DS 4-12v to 6-8v conversion
Great write up! Stickied!
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01-28-2014, 05:10 PM | #4 | |
Gone Wild
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Re: CC DS 4-12v to 6-8v conversion
May I ask a rookie question, why would anyone want to convert from 6 8v to 4 12v batteries, is there a major difference?
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01-28-2014, 10:23 PM | #5 |
Gone Wild
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Re: CC DS 4-12v to 6-8v conversion
It's the other way around, 4-12v to 6-8v. The 8v batts produce longer run times as well as longer pack life. A 12v pack typically doesn't last more than 3-4 years where an 8v pack can last up to 6 years...
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01-29-2014, 04:40 PM | #6 |
Gone Wild
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Re: CC DS 4-12v to 6-8v conversion
I was reading several threads about converting, I looked at my 2008+ precedent, it is very tight with the 4 batteries, you think I could convert this to 6 8v? My brothers ds has lots more room, although he has 6 8v batteries already. It just looks really tight in my cart to try to do that.
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01-29-2014, 05:13 PM | #7 |
Gone Wild
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Re: CC DS 4-12v to 6-8v conversion
Yes, your compartment is too tight without modification. So.....there is another "stickie" with photos as well as a great write-up specifically about converting 2008 and older Precedents to 8v batteries. Its a number of pages long but is very specific. If I buy an older Precedent, that is what I will be doing.
See: http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...-part-1-a.html |
01-29-2014, 05:59 PM | #8 | |
Gone Wild
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Re: CC DS 4-12v to 6-8v conversion
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01-29-2014, 06:14 PM | #9 |
Gone Wild
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Re: CC DS 4-12v to 6-8v conversion
Yes - we shouldn't occupy sticky section. If I were you - yes, I would take as good care of your 12v batteries as you can (no point in being wasteful) - Then take the plunge when you have to. Only run-time will be affected with the swap out when it happens. I use a battery maintainer - some of them are very cheap - you might consider buying one to get the most out of your batteries. I really can't say it will help extend their lives - but could it hurt?
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01-29-2014, 06:51 PM | #10 |
Gone Wild
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Re: CC DS 4-12v to 6-8v conversion
Thanks for the info and help, I'll move off this thread and start new.
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