Project `97 DCS Begins...

manship1856 · 12-20-2012, 02:28 PM

This fall I bought a '97 DCS for $300. It has no motor or batteries, and I am operating under the assumption the controller doesn't work (or won't work for my application). So I'm basically starting with a shell. I am in need of suggestions as I don't want to waste resources doing something stupid. So, I humbly come to the hive mind for direction.

Here's what I have:
Budget: around $2k
I already have 2ga wires and a bunch of the electronic odds and ends goodies going on the thing.

What I want to accomplish:
Neighborhood cruiser, probably rarely more than 2 people at a time. On-road 95% of the time, with only rare jaunts into level grassy areas (think golf course). No real hills to speak of.

I want as much speed as possible. It cannot be too fast. No lift. 48 volt. Probably 12" or 14" rims with low profile rubber. Also need a charger.

That's about it. I can hang all the doo-dads and other nonsense on it as I go along.

So where is my money best spent? I'm assuming a 500amp Alltrax. What about a motor?

I appreciate the willing spirit of helpfulness around here, so thanks in advance.

JohnnieB · 12-20-2012, 04:26 PM

Charger is the easy part. DPI Accusense
http://www.cartsunlimited.net/48v_Battery_Charger.html

If run-time or range is factor, 8x6V would be a better 48V pack than 6x8v.
I'm splitting the difference with 7x6V for 42V

I sure some motor guys will be along soon.

manship1856 · 12-20-2012, 06:20 PM

That's the charger I was looking at. Good to know that's a quality piece.

I hope the motor guys come by soon. I'd like to get an order in and get this thing started!

JohnnieB · 12-21-2012, 09:12 AM

Contact Plum Quick and/or D&D Motor Systems.

bokeasmowl · 12-21-2012, 10:28 AM

Add $500 to your budget and you can get this......48v, Alltrax 4855, DnD speed/torque motor (25 mph) Lestronic II auto charger, 14" wheels with 205/30-14 lo pro tires, sport windshield and matching seat supports, recently recovered seats, hd everything, 2 ga. cables, and will throw in front/rear hd leaf springs and a front/rear light kit.

manship1856 · 12-22-2012, 01:32 PM

What is the model number on your motor?

bokeasmowl · 12-22-2012, 01:42 PM

It's an ES-52 motor.

manship1856 · 12-22-2012, 08:04 PM

What about something like this? Will this get me where I want to go?

http://www.evdrives.com/product_p/gk-505-2.htm

cheapjeep2 · 12-22-2012, 09:05 PM

Here look through this.... this is my 1996 dcs

http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...0-00-ride.html

It is done in the style you are talking, 48v 500 amp

cheapjeep2 · 12-22-2012, 09:18 PM

Here look through this.... this is my 1996 dcs

http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...0-00-ride.html

It is done in the style you are talking, 48v 500 amp

12-20-2012, 02:28 PM	#1
manship1856 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 40	Project `97 DCS Begins... This fall I bought a '97 DCS for $300. It has no motor or batteries, and I am operating under the assumption the controller doesn't work (or won't work for my application). So I'm basically starting with a shell. I am in need of suggestions as I don't want to waste resources doing something stupid. So, I humbly come to the hive mind for direction. Here's what I have: Budget: around $2k I already have 2ga wires and a bunch of the electronic odds and ends goodies going on the thing. What I want to accomplish: Neighborhood cruiser, probably rarely more than 2 people at a time. On-road 95% of the time, with only rare jaunts into level grassy areas (think golf course). No real hills to speak of. I want as much speed as possible. It cannot be too fast. No lift. 48 volt. Probably 12" or 14" rims with low profile rubber. Also need a charger. That's about it. I can hang all the doo-dads and other nonsense on it as I go along. So where is my money best spent? I'm assuming a 500amp Alltrax. What about a motor? I appreciate the willing spirit of helpfulness around here, so thanks in advance.
manship1856 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 40

12-20-2012, 04:26 PM	#2
JohnnieB Techno-Nerd Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: West Virginia Posts: 19,654	Re: Project `97 DCS Begins... Charger is the easy part. DPI Accusense http://www.cartsunlimited.net/48v_Battery_Charger.html If run-time or range is factor, 8x6V would be a better 48V pack than 6x8v. I'm splitting the difference with 7x6V for 42V I sure some motor guys will be along soon.

12-20-2012, 06:20 PM	#3
manship1856 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 40	Re: Project `97 DCS Begins... That's the charger I was looking at. Good to know that's a quality piece. I hope the motor guys come by soon. I'd like to get an order in and get this thing started!
manship1856 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 40

12-21-2012, 09:12 AM	#4
JohnnieB Techno-Nerd Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: West Virginia Posts: 19,654	Re: Project `97 DCS Begins... Contact Plum Quick and/or D&D Motor Systems.

12-21-2012, 10:28 AM	#5
bokeasmowl friends call me Boke Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Smithfield, North Carolina Posts: 7,772	Re: Project `97 DCS Begins... Add $500 to your budget and you can get this......48v, Alltrax 4855, DnD speed/torque motor (25 mph) Lestronic II auto charger, 14" wheels with 205/30-14 lo pro tires, sport windshield and matching seat supports, recently recovered seats, hd everything, 2 ga. cables, and will throw in front/rear hd leaf springs and a front/rear light kit.

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12-22-2012, 01:32 PM	#6
manship1856 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 40	Re: Project `97 DCS Begins... What is the model number on your motor?
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12-22-2012, 01:42 PM	#7
bokeasmowl friends call me Boke Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Smithfield, North Carolina Posts: 7,772	Re: Project `97 DCS Begins... It's an ES-52 motor.

12-22-2012, 08:04 PM	#8
manship1856 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 40	Re: Project `97 DCS Begins... What about something like this? Will this get me where I want to go? http://www.evdrives.com/product_p/gk-505-2.htm
manship1856 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 40

12-22-2012, 09:05 PM	#9
cheapjeep2 Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Peachtree City, Georgia Posts: 1,546	Re: Project `97 DCS Begins... Here look through this.... this is my 1996 dcs http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...0-00-ride.html It is done in the style you are talking, 48v 500 amp

12-22-2012, 09:18 PM	#10
cheapjeep2 Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Peachtree City, Georgia Posts: 1,546	Re: Project `97 DCS Begins... Here look through this.... this is my 1996 dcs http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...0-00-ride.html It is done in the style you are talking, 48v 500 amp

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