Speed questions

[LukeL]

Originally Posted by cgtech

The ~$6 freedom plug is truly the cheapest option for now. It will get you over 20mph, probably 25 if the stock controller and current batteries can push it. Torque will not improve, nor decrease. (HS gears will kill torque, magnet costs more than freedom plug)

My mistake, they are currently $7.95 on eBay.

Freedom plugs never get me above 19. What am I doing wrong[emoji52]. I just put one in, too.


Club Car DS driver’s club #59

[JohnnieB]

Originally Posted by LukeL

Freedom plugs never get me above 19. What am I doing wrong[emoji52]. I just put one in, too.


Club Car DS driver’s club #59

Tire height greater than 18" will get you more than 19MPH with a freedom plug, unless they are low pressure type tires, than 19MPH might not be reached.

In the freedom mode, the stock PDS controller (Curtis 1206MX) RPM limits the motor to about 4400RPM, which translates to 18.9MPH.

The OP's cart is in the golf or all terrain mode, so the controller is limiting the motor to about 3100RPM and if he is getting 17MPH, he very likely has tires that are about 22.5" tall.


The down side on taller tires is the same as the down side on numerically lower gear ratios, torque loss. With 22.5" tall tires, the torque loss is 20%.

[cgtech]

Originally Posted by LukeL

Freedom plugs never get me above 19. What am I doing wrong[emoji52]. I just put one in, too.


Club Car DS driver’s club #59

OP cart is lifted with larger tires. Stock size 18" tires will get 19mph, and no more.