New batteries - still slow no power

[GolfcartMichael]

This cart had brand new batteries 36v.
But I do have another cart I will build for speed.

Oh you were dead on about the V glide. It wasn't even touching the top
You should think about this as your livelihood . Lolthx big time.

[89GatorClub]

Originally Posted by scottyb

If the F&R and solenoid are in poor condition they can rob performance. The same is true for cables and basically all the components & their connections. Poor conductivity equals resistance which equals loses in amperage passing through which equals loses in voltage delivered... so yes it can hinder performance some.
But not day and night performance.

Basically your cart was designed for 8-11 mph transportation on a groomed pathway. Any other use will require modification to the drive system and other aspects of the vehicle.

This is one reason why the 48v conversion has become so popular.
The average handyman can do it in their garage in a weekend and it boosts torque and speed by 30%. That's an improvement you can feel from the driver's seat.

Until you take it apart and start changing everything else under there....

[scottyb]

Originally Posted by 89GatorClub

Until you take it apart and start changing everything else under there....

One upgrade does seem to lead to another, at which point ..... they are never done

[GolfcartMichael]

Gator. Did you complete ur 48v upgrade??

[89GatorClub]

Originally Posted by GolfcartMichael

Gator. Did you complete ur 48v upgrade??

Nope, I just started it this weekend. I am still waiting on parts to come in.
I would link you my thread on it but to new to do so. Its actually in this forum.

[tsutrailblazer]

Hello All,

Just replaced my 6-6V batteries as well (1986 club car 36V), and no change in power whatsoever. Actually batteries seem to drain rather quickly as well. Wiper is sweeping full distance. What other things should I check? My assumption is that if cart moves, which is does, then the solenoid is not the problem. Any other suggestions?

[Golf cart guy]

Batteries have more to do with distance than speed. If wiper is going all the way, issue usually becomes motor on the older cars