1996 Ezgo

ohmar99 · 08-06-2009, 08:42 AM

I have a 1996 EZGO Electric 36 VOLT cart, just bought it. I am new to the site but thanks for making such a great educational place.
I believe this is a txt and it has the Forward Reverse lever below the seat. What can you guys tell me about this one and what are some of the cheaper options I have of beefing this thing up? My neighbors is gas and he is giving me a hard time? Any help would be great. I dont know much about these but I am electrical and mechanical inclined. Prior to buying this my hobby was lawn and garden tractors but after reading a lot of threads over here, I believe carts could be even more fun.

scottyb · 08-06-2009, 08:47 AM

Welcome to bgw. Check out the member's rides section to see what others have done ... there is almost no limit

TDOG · 08-06-2009, 08:55 AM

The first step in "beefing up" any TXT Series car is to replace all of the stock cables with 4 gauge. After that you are talking motor and or controllers and neither are inexpensive.

ohmar99 · 08-06-2009, 08:56 AM

Thanks, I was kind of looking for gas because of all the spare parts and info I have from Garden tractors. But the electric seams pretty simple. I have a degree in Industrial Electrical technology and I very seldom use it sitting behind a desk so I thought maybe I could re-learn and use some of it.

ohmar99 · 08-06-2009, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by TDOG

The first step in "beefing up" any TXT Series car is to replace all of the stock cables with 4 gauge. After that you are talking motor and or controllers and neither are inexpensive.

what about batteries, I am not sure how long the 6- 6volt batteries will last but when they do go bad should I tryto upgrade to 48 volt and what woul that take?

TDOG · 08-06-2009, 09:05 AM

An upgrade to 48 volts will give you both speed and torque. However, it doesn't come cheap. 8 new batteries are not cheap.There will be someone along in a while that has gone the 48 volt route and they will tell you what you need and estimated cost. (It will also leave your stock gas buddy eating your dust!)

ohmar99 · 08-06-2009, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TDOG

An upgrade to 48 volts will give you both speed and torque. However, it doesn't come cheap. 8 new batteries are not cheap.There will be someone along in a while that has gone the 48 volt route and they will tell you what you need and estimated cost. (It will also leave your stock gas buddy eating your dust!)

Thats what I am talking about! maybe I will just sell all my Garden tractor stuff

08-06-2009, 08:42 AM	#1
ohmar99 gettin wilder with age Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 497	1996 Ezgo I have a 1996 EZGO Electric 36 VOLT cart, just bought it. I am new to the site but thanks for making such a great educational place. I believe this is a txt and it has the Forward Reverse lever below the seat. What can you guys tell me about this one and what are some of the cheaper options I have of beefing this thing up? My neighbors is gas and he is giving me a hard time? Any help would be great. I dont know much about these but I am electrical and mechanical inclined. Prior to buying this my hobby was lawn and garden tractors but after reading a lot of threads over here, I believe carts could be even more fun.

08-06-2009, 08:47 AM	#2
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,419	Re: 1996 Ezgo Welcome to bgw. Check out the member's rides section to see what others have done ... there is almost no limit

08-06-2009, 08:55 AM	#3
TDOG Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 162	Re: 1996 Ezgo The first step in "beefing up" any TXT Series car is to replace all of the stock cables with 4 gauge. After that you are talking motor and or controllers and neither are inexpensive.
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08-06-2009, 08:56 AM	#4
ohmar99 gettin wilder with age Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 497	Re: 1996 Ezgo Thanks, I was kind of looking for gas because of all the spare parts and info I have from Garden tractors. But the electric seams pretty simple. I have a degree in Industrial Electrical technology and I very seldom use it sitting behind a desk so I thought maybe I could re-learn and use some of it.

08-06-2009, 09:05 AM	#6
TDOG Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 162	Re: 1996 Ezgo An upgrade to 48 volts will give you both speed and torque. However, it doesn't come cheap. 8 new batteries are not cheap.There will be someone along in a while that has gone the 48 volt route and they will tell you what you need and estimated cost. (It will also leave your stock gas buddy eating your dust!)
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