2013 L6 purchase what to inspect

[Nismo591]

Looking to purchase a used 2013 ez go express l6 this Sunday. Appears to be in good shape. Any specific things I should look for besides verifying that it is the right year and the year of the upgraded batteries? This will be my first cart for my wife and I. Thank you in advance!

[basshawk84]

Look at the condition of the body, seats and tires. Check rear end for leaks, battery compartment for corrosion. Make sure it drives straight, lights work, horn works if it has one, brakes work, etc.

[Nismo591]

Originally Posted by basshawk84

Look at the condition of the body, seats and tires. Check rear end for leaks, battery compartment for corrosion. Make sure it drives straight, lights work, horn works if it has one, brakes work, etc.

Thank you! Will check that all out. I think I have the right understanding to read the trojan batteries for the year as well since they are newer.

[kgsc]

Be warned the L6 carts that are 48 volts are dog slow and cannot be sped up without some major hardware changes.. The 72 volt are a different story.

[Nismo591]

Originally Posted by kgsc

Be warned the L6 carts that are 48 volts are dog slow and cannot be sped up without some major hardware changes.. The 72 volt are a different story.

Any indication on how slow? Not looking for a speed demon just a decent camping cart. Appreciate the insight I figured it would be slower than a standard 4 person but now I'm slightly concerned.

[kgsc]

They normally run about 15 mph which doesn’t sound really slow but put it next to a cart doing 20 and it is apparent..

[Nismo591]

Originally Posted by kgsc

They normally run about 15 mph which doesn’t sound really slow but put it next to a cart doing 20 and it is apparent..

It is the lifted version with larger tires. When you say major hardware changes what might that entail? This would be my first cart so it's a learning experience for me. I had originally looked at the icon I60L carts but this would be a few thousand less. Maybe I should reconsider but thought ez go was a more established brand.

[kgsc]

That series of carts ezgo switched over to a different motor that really needed more voltage to perform better. Then they switched to a 72 volt AC system could really be turned up to the point it would just about lift the front wheels off the ground.. Upgrades for the 48 version would require a new motor and controller preferably AC.

[Nismo591]

Originally Posted by kgsc

That series of carts ezgo switched over to a different motor that really needed more voltage to perform better. Then they switched to a 72 volt AC system could really be turned up to the point it would just about lift the front wheels off the ground.. Upgrades for the 48 version would require a new motor and controller preferably AC.

Is there a lot of technical skills in replacing the motor and controller? I am handy just didn't know to what degree the swap would entail. Is there a recommended motor and controller?
.I found the link below but wasn't sure if that's the right setup.

https://www.golfcartking.com/ezgo-60...RoCjWwQAvD_BwE

[kgsc]

That cart may have the Curtis 1268 controller but not sure. It itself is a good controller but would require reprogramming for a new motor and not a simple task. If you are thinking this route I would go AC