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05-17-2015, 02:06 PM | #1 |
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Series TXT Motor Upgrade
My grandparents have a 97 TXT series drive. It does pretty good on level ground but slows to about 8 mph on any hill. New batteries will be coming soon, it has 08 Energizers in it now. Is this just the nature of these series carts? My neighbors have a 98 DCS and it flies. Would a Bandit upgrade do any good with this cart? They are wanting to add a rear seat, so more torque would be beneficial.
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05-17-2015, 02:46 PM | #2 |
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Re: Series TXT Motor Upgrade
Wussy controller (small amps) is number 1 issue, IF battery voltage is not dropping a lot on hill.
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05-17-2015, 02:49 PM | #3 |
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Re: Series TXT Motor Upgrade
The new batteries will probably help some, but that's pretty much the nature of a series drive. Bandit rebuild is probably the most cost effective, but with the rear seat you really should look at cable upgrades also. A controller would help a lot, but cables and a solenoid and FNR are needed then. Welcome to the world of series cart upgrading, where things are expensive and upgrades tend to be "all or nothing."
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05-17-2015, 02:54 PM | #4 | |
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Re: Series TXT Motor Upgrade
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05-17-2015, 02:54 PM | #5 |
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05-17-2015, 03:00 PM | #6 |
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Re: Series TXT Motor Upgrade
Rear seat and hills, even grandpa will want an upgrade. They could use SPM48400 (460 amp max) but if the project budget allow I suggest a 500a control, 2g cable set, and HD F&R or better yet, the SW202 kit...easy for Gramma to shift.
This will make the cart all it can be with the stock motor. You can do the bandit or a new aftermarket motor for more performance. Another option - is the 48v conversion, just get 48v worth of batteries, a 48v charger, and the SPM400 pkg They will be happy with that. |
05-17-2015, 03:03 PM | #7 |
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Re: Series TXT Motor Upgrade
Decisions, decisions, thanks Scotty
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05-17-2015, 03:05 PM | #8 |
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Re: Series TXT Motor Upgrade
If you're gonna do it, don't mess around with 36 volts. I speak from experience here. Go right to 48 volts and you'll be MUCH happier.
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05-17-2015, 03:07 PM | #9 |
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05-17-2015, 03:24 PM | #10 |
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Re: Series TXT Motor Upgrade
Cant go wrong switching to 48v. Customers have loved all the ones i have converted. If ya gonna be doing a controller, might as well, since batteries are needed anyway.
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