where to start? uphill power 1979 ez go

[stillpressin]

I use my cart to putter around town. We have hills, not too steep, but it slows to a crawl. Cart is in good shape and has decent batteries ( but willing to get new ones). Eventually I would like to lift and use off road. After spending hours searching I am more confused. I thought I'd ask, what would you do? Convert to 48 volts, get a new motor, both? I'm an old lady but I can follow directions pretty well. Any help from you smart guys would be appreciated.

[scottyb]

Welcome To BGW

1979 is an old resistor coil cart....I wouldn't suggest anything short of converting to a more modern (1990s) Solid State speed control system.

You can change motors but, a stronger or faster motor is only going to tax the old system even more.


Maybe we could talk you into a newer cart?

[stillpressin]

Thanks for the quick response. Oh I wish I could get a new cart, but I have only $1500 (fixed income) I don't need alot more power just a little umph, cause I look kinda silly with my foot out pushing like a scooter. I live in a small town and can get anywhere on a cart. I do have a 1994 toyota pickup in good shape, wanna trade?