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01-07-2013, 11:21 AM | #1 |
Gone Wild
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Cable Upgrade Questions
If I upgrade the cables what all should I replace? I know all of the battery cables. What about cables to the controller and solenoid? If I plan on upgrading the controller in the future what else should I change? F/R switch?
If anyone has any detailed info on What cable and wire sizes should be used with different amp controllers, it would be greatly appreciated. |
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01-07-2013, 11:24 AM | #2 |
Happy Carting
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Re: Cable Upgrade Questions
Generally use 4g is good for everything below 500 amps and 2g above.
You can use 4g with 500a at 48v You should should 2g with all aftermarket motors (not needed for PQ Bandit) I think that covers it. |
01-07-2013, 12:41 PM | #3 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Aug 2011
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Re: Cable Upgrade Questions
Purchased a set of 2 gauge cables from Scottybs for my 2002 IQ CC had a 506 0002 D&D motor . The torque increase was excellent ( Hold on tight ), the speed increase was slight. Stock every thing else . Well worth it.
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01-07-2013, 12:59 PM | #4 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Cable Upgrade Questions
Thank Scottie!
What about cables other than those connecting the batteries? Do they need upgrading too? I think If I go with a 500amp controller I have to have a different solenoid. Is this correct. What If I go with a 400amp? I have also seen where people put in a heavy duty F/R switch. Would I need to do that? |
01-07-2013, 01:04 PM | #5 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Cable Upgrade Questions
I lost a little speed when I converted to 8v batteries. Cart is now over 200 pounds heavier. Trying to pick up some torque. Running a PQ Bandit. Everything else stock.
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01-09-2013, 05:34 PM | #6 |
Philippians 4:13
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Re: Cable Upgrade Questions
You actually lost speed when you converted from 4 12's to 6 8v batteries? Did you notice a big difference in run times?
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01-09-2013, 05:43 PM | #7 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Cable Upgrade Questions
Yes I lost a little, but I am sure it is due to the weight. It is like having and extra person (pretty large person) on board. My old batteries were marine batteries, which weigh less than cart batteries. I am still in the break-in process, but I can see run times will be much better. But, then my old batteries were junk so I don't have a lot to compare it to.
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01-09-2013, 06:39 PM | #8 |
Happy Carting
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Re: Cable Upgrade Questions
When you upgrade the cables you should upgrade every high amperage cable in the cart. In a typical series drive there may be 13 or 14 and in a sepex drive about 10 cables total. This allows for more amps to flow through the cables as the juice runs from the batteries to the motor. The amperage also runs through the controller, solenoid, and F&R. SO all these parts need to be upgraded to complete the delivery system boost.
Remember the system is only as good as it's weakest link. |
01-10-2013, 10:02 AM | #9 | |
Gone Wild
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Re: Cable Upgrade Questions
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01-11-2013, 10:27 AM | #10 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Cable Upgrade Questions
Question to ScottyB. I have a stock 2010 Club Car Precedent, Champions edition with 10 inch wheels. 48V (6-8V batteries). I do not plan to make any upgrades or modifications. I only use cart for golf and running back and forth from home to course (less than 1 mile). Should I upgrade my cables to 4 ga? If I do, what will I notice if anything. Will it affect run time, torque or battery life? Is your cabel upgrade something that a non gearhead can do? I am ok technically but not a mechanic. Thanks for the info you give us on the forum.
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