3 mph gain with magnet install

[Rwermuth]

I recently acquired a stock 02 ds, iq cart with the GE motor. With the help of this forum and revolution shipping the same day, I had the magnet installed relatively easy.

Prior to the install, the cart ran right at 12 mph with regen braking present. After the install I can run at 15 mph and no regen braking, while going downhill it reached 20 mph before I had to slow it down. I live in a mostly flat area but do have access to small hills where it can run a little. Cart does not go above 15 on long stretches of flat road.

I have brand new batteries, properly inflated tires and 180 lbs in the cart with no windshield. My search hasn’t yielded anything identical that had a resolution. There is no hesitation in throttle response and the speed sensor tests say it’s working as it should. Thanks for any guidance.

Has anyone had a similar experience that would be willing to share some troubleshooting tips.

[Sergio]

Check for free play at the accelerator pedal linkage.

There are many posts about it, here are some:

Zip Tie Fix:

http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...tml#post258017

Fuel Hose Fix:

http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...ml#post1261051

[_ogre]

agreed. stock cart should do 14 mph, with magnet 19 mph

[Boltfan1]

The zip tie fix worked great for me! My 02 DS was going 15mph with speed magnet installed. I thought this was the maximum I would get out of it without upgrading the controller. Thank you Sergio for posting this information!

[robertakamagoo]

I have to do that to my 2010 DS I have to see what Electric motor I have.

[Rwermuth]

Thanks for pointing me in a good direction, I didn’t stumble across that one searching. I was able to loop a normal zip on the part and did gain another 2 mph. I’ll see if there is enough room to get one of the thicker tie wraps on there and keep searching for the last few mph gains. Thanks again.