SWMBO wants a newer cart now. What to buy?

[GreshamCA]

Mrs. Gresham wants a newer cart NOW so if you were to be in the market what would be on the top of your list? TXT, PDS, DCS, MOUSE? I dont know the difference. 8 volt batteries, 12 volt batteries? Please help.

CA

[scottyb]

Of course, the decision would be influenced by your usage, load and terrain.

[GreshamCA]

Campgrounds, neighborHOOD ( want a little speed), moderate hill for about 150 feet. No more than 4" lift and MAYBE some 20" tires.

[scottyb]

I like the Ezgo PDS for that application. I know you are going to want a rear seat and tire change so I recommend a controller, solenoid, & cable upgrade right away. Easy 24mph.

There are other carts that will work. I'm just giving my preference

[GreshamCA]

That's what I'm looking for. A personal preference from someone that knows carts because I dont know Jack Schidt yet. I'll keep learning from here though.

Any years to stay away from?

[scottyb]

2000 PDS Everything '01 and up was good.

[rabbitreborn]

To me Budget is critical in making a decision like that.....

If the $$ is available, I would get a RXV 2009 or newer (preferably 2010 or newer)

I agree with Scotty regarding the PDS as the best second option though. Get a new SPM Alltrax controller (400 amp is fine since they have a boost mode that puts them at almost 500 amps), 2 gauge wires (overkill is not a bad thing here), a HD 400 AMP solenoid (get the 48 Volt variety so that you can seemlessly make the change to 48 volts at a later date if you want to), some nice 20" tires, and a 3" Jakes lift kit. You might also think about a brake upgrade (if nothing else, get the Ausco kit for the rear).


edit: Get a 2002-2005 PDS It was the best years for those carts.

[GreshamCA]

So a 2002 and up PDS cart( i assume these are 36 volt since Rabbit says you can upgrade to 4 is looking like a good base cart to start with. SWMBO wants the back seat also and the Old Man (me) is 280lbs (I'm also 6'-5") and the kids are somewhere north of that. Is it safe to assume that HD springs are the first mod on the list?

[rabbitreborn]

Pretty safe bet that you will want the HD springs at the same time you do the rear seat.

Personally I would start with the electronics, then go to the seating, then the lift and tires.

[as350pilot]

I started out with a '97 Ezgo TXT DCS cart. It already had a rear seat kit on it. I didn't know anything about it them at the time (probably still don't, but hey I'm trying) so I came here. Since then I have added a 4" lift kit, and 22" AT tires, and a Plum Quick Bandit upgrade for the motor, while waiting on the upgrade I installed a set of HD 3 leaf springs. After that the stock controller went south, so I upgraded to the Alltrax DCX400, and HD Solenoid (Purchased from Scottyb). Recently I added new seat covers, carbon fiber (looking) dash cover, and a bunch of lights.

Anyway I love my cart now, as does the family. It hauls butt; I have recently been getting 26mph consistantly and have reached 29mph (slight downhill) once.

I guess what I'm saying is that as long as it's an Ezgo () and you do your research, you'll have a great ride that is fun to add on to, and will treat you right.