Biggest Bang for Buck

[Flintrock]

Originally Posted by sm-outlaw

The longhorns caused too much controversy around here... too many aggies close to us. Besides, my alma mater is UCSB, but I'm not putting a Gaucho on the cart either.

How about a Jim Rome logo then??

[sm-outlaw]

Originally Posted by scottyb

Electric carts are great but they were designed for 2 people & short trips ball to ball. Once you start with the big tires and extra passengers or cargo you will find yourself needing more power. There are several ways to get there but the consensus is that 48v is the place to get to. You can go hog wild and get a bigger controller & motor and fresh 8v batteries, big cables, etc. OR, you can sneak up on it and buy a complete conversion a few pieces at a time.

I like the first step to be a 36-48v controller/solenoid and a cable upgrade through out & HD F&R switch to handle the increased amperage.
At this point you will have an improved machine with much more torque to turn those big tires under added loads .....

2nd stage to be 48v worth of batteries ( 2 different configurations are possible)
A 48v solenoid, A way to charge 48v batteries.

3rd and final stage being a motor upgrade.

Thanks, I appreciate you breaking it down in steps. makes it easier to burden the cost and insures that the upgrades happen in an order where the cart is still functional between steps.
Assuming that I take this route, are there any particular parts (brand/model) you recommend as offering the best value? It's easy to get people to tell you what they think the best is, but a little more difficult discerning which products offer the best value.

thanks,

[sm-outlaw]

Any recommendations for a 48v charger?

[athomas03]

LVS has one for about $255 on ebay, works with 36 or 48 volt.

[scottyb]

You can go with 400 or 500 amps depending upon your needs. Most people are fine with 400a. You can use Alltrax, Curtis, GE, or LGS. Ther are few others out there, too. You can buy 2g or 4g cable sets or make your own. There are still a lot of variables. I have some controller & solenoid combos on my web site. You can contact me for more info.

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[LostHusker]

Originally Posted by Flintrock

Hey outlaw, make sure you put those longhorn emblems back on the cart......

Flint it was the best thing he did to that cart

[Flintrock]

Originally Posted by LostHusker

Flint it was the best thing he did to that cart

Yeh Mark, you're right. Don't need more contraversy with neighbors.... Hey, put some "Husker Art" on that cart! Nobody would care!!!

[HuntinBuggie]

Hey sm, I think it would be a good idea to get one of the new OU license plates that the state of Texas is going to approve for sale in the state of Texas!!!! Surely that wouldn't cause any controversy!!! Boomer Sooner.....

[madoc1]

welcome sm. i just finished what scooty said. did it over about 8 mo. also live in hill country and this works well..ran at 20.8 mph last week. good luck jim

[sm-outlaw]

Originally Posted by madoc1

welcome sm. i just finished what scooty said. did it over about 8 mo. also live in hill country and this works well..ran at 20.8 mph last week. good luck jim

Good to know that it's worked out well for someone else in "Hill Country". I live in Driftwood myself, but the friend who sold me the cart is from spicewood. Can you give me any more details? Which controller? motor? Series? 6 x 8v or 8 x 6v?
Did you buy your batteries locally? I'm new to the area and dont know where to go. The one shop I stopped by wanted $150 ea. for T-105's, which I thought was high.