36v txt speed boost

[Tacosquisher]

This topic may be redundant but I keep seeing mixed answers and I'm having trouble deciding what I should do to speed up my cart.

It's a 2002 TXT 36v and I bought it less than a month ago and since then I've installed a light kit (led turn signal, brake lights, head light) and a rear seat which I'm sure weighs almost as much as if I was carrying another human in board.

Anyway, this thing is super slow. I live in a flat Texas suburb so me and the family would just ride around town to local pool or city events etc but this thing is so slow I can run faster than it.

From what I think I've learned from reading other posts is first to get a new controller and solenoid and possibly new battery wires?

So the question is...how much of a difference would a new controller really make and where would be the best place to find one?

Thank you in advance,

[scottyb]

Assuming series drive because most Ezgo SLOW cart complaints are about 36v series drive...go here https://www.cartsunlimited.net/upgrade-suggestions.html
to read what I've written about upgrading these carts, what to expect from controller upgrades, why F&R and cable upgrades are needed, and why 48 volt conversion is the best solution for these carts.

[Tacosquisher]

Wow that was what I needed to see. Good and detailed information on the website

So from what I'm seeing now I should probably upgrade to the 500 amp controller package to see how that is and possibly upgrade the batteries later

Another question: would it be possible to add 2 more 6 volt batteries to the series that way I could still use the same charger/ port? I think there's enough room to add 2 more

[Sir Nuke]

Originally Posted by Tacosquisher

Wow that was what I needed to see. Good and detailed information on the website

So from what I'm seeing now I should probably upgrade to the 500 amp controller package to see how that is and possibly upgrade the batteries later

Another question: would it be possible to add 2 more 6 volt batteries to the series that way I could still use the same charger/ port? I think there's enough room to add 2 more

YES you can.....lots of people will put them in the bag well.

NOW....lets assume you do have a series cart.....if you leave it at 36v....even after your controller/solenoid/f&r/cable are up graded....it will still run at the same speed. HOWEVER, if you make the jump to 48v, you will gain 33% more speed and torque. and if that isn't quite enough....you can add a high speed motor to the mix. I too live in the flat land of texas and my primary use is running my neighborhood....I did the mods you are thinking about doing.....my cart only ran 11 mph when I got it....now its a 30 mph speed demon! and YES I got everything I needed from scottyb

[Tacosquisher]

That sounds more like my cup of tea. So I should get a new controller/solenoid and some extra batteries. So what about the charger? If hooked the new batteries up in series with the old ones would I be able to modify the charger or should I just get a new charger too?

[orangeman6]

You’ll have to get a 48v charger. I get all excited when I read about someone taking a 36v cart to 48. Your going to love it.

[Sir Nuke]

Originally Posted by Tacosquisher

That sounds more like my cup of tea. So I should get a new controller/solenoid and some extra batteries. So what about the charger? If hooked the new batteries up in series with the old ones would I be able to modify the charger or should I just get a new charger too?

as Orangeman said.....you will need to get a 48v charger as well.....and Scottyb can hook you up with that too!

[Tacosquisher]

Ok so next question...would I be able to just get 4 12v batteries and do away with the 6v batteries and run them all in series?

[ooxtreme]

[QUOTE=Tacosquisher;1728071]Ok so next question...would I be able to just get 4 12v batteries and do away with the 6v batteries and run them all in series?[/QUOTE

Yes you can do that but you will sacrifice how far you can drive the cart. 8 6v or 6 8v batteries actually have more stored energy than the 4 12v batteries. I personally would NOT go that route.

Your run times WILL suffer with 4 12v batteries.

[tsmith_co]

I did this exact thing with a 2001 36v TXT. Batteries needed replaced so I jumped to 48v (6x8v). Got the alltrax 500amp controller with solenoind, new HD FNR, and put the new charger onboard so I just have to plug an extension cord on. Cart was lifted and put on 22" tires. World of difference. I kept the 36v motor, which will handle the 48v great!

MY cart has 0 issues climbing any hill (unless it's so steep it wants to stand up on it's rear tires!). And travels 20mph on my gravel driveway, which is plenty fast.

So, I highly recommend the upgrades that everyone has already suggested.