Can DCS become a non DCS

twisdale · 10-07-2009, 01:47 PM

I have a 97 TXT DCS. Is there an advantage to and can it be converted to a non DCS. Looking at pssoble 2nd major expense in less than 2 years

Thanks for any advice

roady89 · 10-07-2009, 03:07 PM

Yes, you can convert it. Not sure of all the details but many have done this. I think the motors are the same, maybe someone else can chime in thats done it.

twisdale · 10-08-2009, 06:59 AM

Thanks for the reply. May give it some consideration if not to expensive.

dougmcp · 10-08-2009, 11:59 AM

DCS motors are shunt wound and non-DCS motors are series wound. They are not the same motor.
If you want to change your cart from DCS to series, you will need to change the motor, controller and add a series style FNR switch.

roady89 · 10-08-2009, 12:03 PM

Thanks Doug. I wasn't sure about how they built those. I know they only made them a few years. It must not have been a very good system.

I don't think anyone like to mess with those carts cause lots convert them over. Are the throttles the same?

dougmcp · 10-08-2009, 12:12 PM

Yes, the early model DCS was only made for a few years and was a little trouble prone, especially with controllers. As you know they were replaced with the PDS which was much better.
I think from about 1994 and up the throttle assemblies on all EZGO's are ITS, so I guess the answer to your question is yes it's the same throttle.

twisdale · 10-08-2009, 01:16 PM

Thanks For the info. Might have a project on the horizon.

scottyb · 10-08-2009, 01:34 PM

Yep, a worthwhile project

bokeasmowl · 10-08-2009, 08:09 PM

converted my 98 txt dcs to series and upgraded to a speed/torque combo w/ big controller, heavy duty fnr switch, 4 ga cables AND flipped to 48volt..better hold on !! price for everything was a bit over $2000

10-07-2009, 01:47 PM	#1
twisdale Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 8	Can DCS become a non DCS I have a 97 TXT DCS. Is there an advantage to and can it be converted to a non DCS. Looking at pssoble 2nd major expense in less than 2 years Thanks for any advice
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10-07-2009, 03:07 PM	#2
roady89 nimda Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 13,022	Re: Can DCS become a non DCS Yes, you can convert it. Not sure of all the details but many have done this. I think the motors are the same, maybe someone else can chime in thats done it.
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10-08-2009, 06:59 AM	#3
twisdale Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 8	Re: Can DCS become a non DCS Thanks for the reply. May give it some consideration if not to expensive.
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10-08-2009, 11:59 AM	#4
dougmcp Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,757	Re: Can DCS become a non DCS DCS motors are shunt wound and non-DCS motors are series wound. They are not the same motor. If you want to change your cart from DCS to series, you will need to change the motor, controller and add a series style FNR switch.

10-08-2009, 12:03 PM	#5
roady89 nimda Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 13,022	Re: Can DCS become a non DCS Thanks Doug. I wasn't sure about how they built those. I know they only made them a few years. It must not have been a very good system. I don't think anyone like to mess with those carts cause lots convert them over. Are the throttles the same?
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10-08-2009, 12:12 PM	#6
dougmcp Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,757	Re: Can DCS become a non DCS Yes, the early model DCS was only made for a few years and was a little trouble prone, especially with controllers. As you know they were replaced with the PDS which was much better. I think from about 1994 and up the throttle assemblies on all EZGO's are ITS, so I guess the answer to your question is yes it's the same throttle.

10-08-2009, 01:16 PM	#7
twisdale Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 8	Re: Can DCS become a non DCS Thanks For the info. Might have a project on the horizon.
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10-08-2009, 01:34 PM	#8
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,419	Re: Can DCS become a non DCS Yep, a worthwhile project

10-08-2009, 08:09 PM	#9
bokeasmowl friends call me Boke Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Smithfield, North Carolina Posts: 7,772	Re: Can DCS become a non DCS converted my 98 txt dcs to series and upgraded to a speed/torque combo w/ big controller, heavy duty fnr switch, 4 ga cables AND flipped to 48volt..better hold on !! price for everything was a bit over $2000