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Old 09-14-2009, 11:53 AM   #1
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Hello everyone!

Over the weekend I purchased a Midnight Blue 2005 EZ-GO 36 Volt from my Brother's Father-in-law. It has been in a car port under a EZGO Tarp for a year and has not moved. The batteries were dry but we filled them with Epsom salt solution and charged them up (Yes I will need new batteries).

Basically it is running (slow) and has a couple of creaks but the frame and body are in great shape (2 minor knicks and the pinstriping is all intact). It has a Light kit (front and rear) and a back seat. No cracks in any of the seats. Tires are in good shape and have held 22 PSI for 2 days.

Paid him $1000 for it and can get the TROJAN batteries for $500 cost through a supplier. Came with a working Powerwise charger and cover. My brother bought one from a dealer last week and paid $2850.

Decent deal? I drove it around the neighborhood last night and everything seemed fine but the brakes did not stop very well. (Taking apart the hubs tonight to clean out and grease.

Glad to be a member!

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Old 09-14-2009, 12:00 PM   #2
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Old 09-14-2009, 12:05 PM   #3
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Excellent DEAL

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Old 09-14-2009, 12:06 PM   #4
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Just don't waste too much time / effort trying to revive the batteries. Dry = Replace!

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Old 09-14-2009, 12:10 PM   #5
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Just don't waste too much time / effort trying to revive the batteries. Dry = Replace!
Have you tried that crap on Ebay that is supposed to "renew" GC Batteries.
epson salt is all it is. Supposed to clean the plates and make the battery like new. Any thoughts?
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Old 09-14-2009, 12:14 PM   #6
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Have you tried that crap on Ebay that is supposed to "renew" GC Batteries.
epson salt is all it is. Supposed to clean the plates and make the battery like new. Any thoughts?
Me? Thoughts on that 'Snake Oil'? LOL - It's a waste of time and money. Sure, there will be people that swear by it. There may be a temporary fix for a few weeks, but you can't mix up any type of fluid or 'Magic Mix' to make up for poor maintenance...

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Old 09-14-2009, 12:17 PM   #7
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They claim it will renew batteries 4-5 years old. and those that have run dry. Can't believe it would work but, had to ask..
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They claim it will renew batteries 4-5 years old. and those that have run dry. Can't believe it would work but, had to ask..
If they didn't 'claim' that, would anyone try it? I've been in the golf industry for over 30 years - this is what I have learned:

Batteries need to be replaced! There is no 'Fountain of Youth' for them...

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If they didn't 'claim' that, would anyone try it? I've been in the golf industry for over 30 years - this is what I have learned:

Batteries need to be replaced! There is no 'Fountain of Youth' for them...

Thanks for the info but i feel i really do have to ask DS if you are telling the truth...
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Sure - you want his phone number?

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