36 to 42 is it worth it?

daveM · 12-09-2009, 03:43 PM

Hi all, weighing out the +/- expense of adding one 6V t-145 and a new 42V charger. The cart is a 04 PDS 2+2 Lifted w/23". I already put in 4 gauge wires, dcs500pds, and 200 amp solenoid. The batts are brand new as the rest of the goodies. That said, I live on a BIG hill & want more torque (it's plenty fast). The extra space on the drivers side is lonely and I don't want anything in the back.
So is it worth another ~$700?
Thanks,
Dave (another new guy)

scottyb · 12-09-2009, 03:47 PM

You will see some improvement (12-15%) but, in my mind it is not worth $700 or the effort... Go to 48v and you will see a 25-30% increase in hill climbing ability.... for about the same costs.

I'm sure others will have different opinions and experience

daveM · 12-09-2009, 04:03 PM

Thanks Scotty, I realy don't want to stick that last battery in the back, do you have a better place to stick it? I could stick it in the place of the controler set up, but then have to move the heat sink somewhere?Sugestions. Lastly will I need anything else other than 2 more batterys, 48 Sol, and 48 Charger?

bond007 · 12-10-2009, 10:39 AM

Use 6-8 volts in place of your existing batteries and add a 12v under driver side seat for accessories. If you don't need or want to buy all new batteries right now you might want to tie in a 12v "boost" just to switch on for hills. I saw a diagram Scotty or somebody put on here for that. I might try it with my 48v just to see how it does.

jauguston · 12-10-2009, 11:15 AM

Bond,

What controller do you have that you can add 12v more to a 48v system?

Jim

daveM · 12-10-2009, 02:51 PM

the boost looks interesting, I think I'm moving towards the 48 side. Now, who has ideas about a location in moving the controler/heat sink. The 6 36V T-145 batterys are only 45 days old. I thought the batterys, controler, 4g wire, and HD solenoid; would take care of it. Worse case I have to put 1 batt in the back.

bond007 · 12-10-2009, 11:54 PM

I'm going on memory, but it's basically an extra 12v wired from a line battery with its own 12v switched solenoid then straight to the f/r terminal that powers to the motor. The 12v does not go into the controller or the line solenoid but has its own switch for short term "boost" when you need it. I think it can be wired through the pedal too...I remember someone commenting about having it wired to a push button.

Do a search for "boost" and find that thread I saw where there was a digram of how to wire it in.

I'm getting the stuff together to try one on mine now. Another 12v in tough spots could be handy.

bond007 · 12-11-2009, 01:05 PM

Here is a copy of that diagram; I think it came from Roady.....I need to find out what diode to use.

12-09-2009, 03:43 PM	#1
daveM Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 5	36 to 42 is it worth it? Hi all, weighing out the +/- expense of adding one 6V t-145 and a new 42V charger. The cart is a 04 PDS 2+2 Lifted w/23". I already put in 4 gauge wires, dcs500pds, and 200 amp solenoid. The batts are brand new as the rest of the goodies. That said, I live on a BIG hill & want more torque (it's plenty fast). The extra space on the drivers side is lonely and I don't want anything in the back. So is it worth another ~$700? Thanks, Dave (another new guy)
daveM Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 5

12-09-2009, 03:47 PM	#2
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,408	Re: 36 to 42 is it worth it? You will see some improvement (12-15%) but, in my mind it is not worth $700 or the effort... Go to 48v and you will see a 25-30% increase in hill climbing ability.... for about the same costs. I'm sure others will have different opinions and experience

12-09-2009, 04:03 PM	#3
daveM Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 5	Re: 36 to 42 is it worth it? Thanks Scotty, I realy don't want to stick that last battery in the back, do you have a better place to stick it? I could stick it in the place of the controler set up, but then have to move the heat sink somewhere?Sugestions. Lastly will I need anything else other than 2 more batterys, 48 Sol, and 48 Charger?
daveM Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 5

12-10-2009, 10:39 AM	#4
bond007 Getting Wild Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Northeast Alabama Posts: 77	Re: 36 to 42 is it worth it? Use 6-8 volts in place of your existing batteries and add a 12v under driver side seat for accessories. If you don't need or want to buy all new batteries right now you might want to tie in a 12v "boost" just to switch on for hills. I saw a diagram Scotty or somebody put on here for that. I might try it with my 48v just to see how it does.

12-10-2009, 11:15 AM	#5
jauguston Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bellingham,WA Posts: 300	Re: 36 to 42 is it worth it? Bond, What controller do you have that you can add 12v more to a 48v system? Jim

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12-10-2009, 02:51 PM	#6
daveM Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 5	Re: 36 to 42 is it worth it? the boost looks interesting, I think I'm moving towards the 48 side. Now, who has ideas about a location in moving the controler/heat sink. The 6 36V T-145 batterys are only 45 days old. I thought the batterys, controler, 4g wire, and HD solenoid; would take care of it. Worse case I have to put 1 batt in the back.
daveM Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 5

12-10-2009, 11:54 PM	#7
bond007 Getting Wild Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Northeast Alabama Posts: 77	Re: 36 to 42 is it worth it? I'm going on memory, but it's basically an extra 12v wired from a line battery with its own 12v switched solenoid then straight to the f/r terminal that powers to the motor. The 12v does not go into the controller or the line solenoid but has its own switch for short term "boost" when you need it. I think it can be wired through the pedal too...I remember someone commenting about having it wired to a push button. Do a search for "boost" and find that thread I saw where there was a digram of how to wire it in. I'm getting the stuff together to try one on mine now. Another 12v in tough spots could be handy.

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