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Old 05-23-2011, 02:48 PM   #11
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Default Re: Using my golf cart for "golf".

I upgraded my 36 v to 48v... and added.... well, look at my signature. I can easily get two rounds of golf and my cart is HEAVY! I don't run it wide open much, but it has to climb hills all over the course. I would say go for it!

Mine will also do right at 30 mph. It will "almost" pull the front wheels but I don't try that much since I don't want to repair anything but during accidental "punches of the pedal", it will unload the front springs.
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Old 05-23-2011, 04:54 PM   #12
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Default Re: Using my golf cart for "golf".

Was the "G-Word" uttered?!?!Kinda funny how we have a hundreds of members and about a dozen actually use the cart for its' original purpose!
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Old 05-23-2011, 09:06 PM   #13
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Default Re: Using my golf cart for "golf".

Looks like I opened up a can of worms here. I think that I will look at upgrading, but my batteries are only a year old. There is room to add another 6 volt under the seat, but I would have to find a place to stick another. I am creative enough but I still need room for those funny clubs to chase the white ball around. I feel that once I get started I might just need to sell the clubs and use that money for more upgrades Thanks for the input, now at least I know that the extra draw for the power and speed will not affect my runtime to much.
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Old 05-23-2011, 09:39 PM   #14
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Thumbs up Re: Using my golf cart for "golf".

There is a way to put 2 more batteries under the seat and it doesn't take a lot to do it. I put 1 extra 8 volt under this one. I put 4 extra 12 volts all so under the seat.

First I removed the orignal controller but left the heat sink.
I then added a small angle iron in the back right under the black plastic motor cover for the controller to sit on.



Then I installed the batteries. I used the passenger side for the 12 volt battery so there is room for the 6 volt if you choose to do it.
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Old 05-25-2011, 07:42 AM   #15
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Default Re: Using my golf cart for "golf".

Andy, that looks like the way to go by putting the controller there. There is no problem with heat back there I assume? And the solenoid stays back by the heat sink too? I might hit you up again for some advice after I get all of my goodies to start installing. I have to get my old Harley running so I can use that for golf while I tear the EZ GO down to upgrade.
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Old 05-25-2011, 07:17 PM   #16
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The alltrax controller's don't need a heat sink like the factory ones do. But you can always mount a little fan or a air scoop to direct air over it if need to.
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Old 05-25-2011, 07:51 PM   #17
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Default Re: Using my golf cart for "golf".

Just a little heads up here buzzmanc, you have a series cart and if you plan on using the passenger side for the extra battery it will require you to relocate the F-N-R switch or eliminate it and use contactors.

All the Alltrax controllers have a built-in heatsink but if you have room and attached your old one to the bottom it would help even more to keep it cool.

Although your batteries are only a year old, if you talk to your dealer he may be able to work out a trade for 6x8v batteries and all of your relocation issues are solved.
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Old 05-25-2011, 09:34 PM   #18
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Default Re: Using my golf cart for "golf".

You are right Doug I was thinking that his cart was the same as mine. I will talk to a battery dealer and see what he can do for me. That would be better also since I would like to stick a 12volt marine battery in for some small accessories.
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Old 05-25-2011, 11:03 PM   #19
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My cart was the same as yours. I put the F/R contactor in it that is on the passenger side as in the picture.




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Old 05-26-2011, 03:53 AM   #20
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Looks like I opened up a can of worms here. I think that I will look at upgrading, but my batteries are only a year old. There is room to add another 6 volt under the seat, but I would have to find a place to stick another. I am creative enough but I still need room for those funny clubs to chase the white ball around. I feel that once I get started I might just need to sell the clubs and use that money for more upgrades Thanks for the input, now at least I know that the extra draw for the power and speed will not affect my runtime to much.
Hi BUZZMANC, I think there would be a lot more than twelve of us,banging our balls around the paddock,
We know it is best not to mention it,{touchy subject}
nearly all of us from down under,do it often.
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