Captain Slow,a sad comedy-help me figure out why Im so slow! PLZ!

[Fireball9298]

Originally Posted by Dragracer_Art

The gravity-assist means you are scrubbing speed somewhere on flat ground.
Front end alignment (toe) will kill your speed. It's like dragging both of your feet while walking.

Obviously there are a gazillion other possibilities... but that's where I would start first.

There are plenty of experts on here that know way more about these things than I do.

Okay I measured! I have 39 3/8th inch in the front and 38 5/8inch in the back! Means i have 3/4inch of toe out!

Originally Posted by WalterM6

Take a screenshot of your settings in the Alltrax software. There might be a single setting off like the RPM limit. Post it here. Also keep in mind that a Bandit motor is a shined up stock motor. Tow in should be 1/8 in. 22" tires are killing your torque the new motor should fix that. Be sure to get the new field map to match the motor.

Okay I will go take a screenshot in a bit but will adjust my toe first! Yea i know the bandit is a refurb, why I have the executioner on order!

[Fireball9298]

Originally Posted by Dragracer_Art

Ditto this re the Bandit motor.
My stock motor will push my cart to 27mph on flat or downhill... but it really falls off if there is any drag or going uphill.

It may just be he doesn't have enough motor to make it happen.

27 on stock motor! that makes me so mad! haha

Originally Posted by Dragracer_Art

I almost fell out of my chair when I saw 1" of toe.
I figured sloppy bearings or suspension would eat up 1/4"... but yeah, 1/8" sounds more reasonable.

Haha, yea i have 3/4" toe out!!!!! I'm going to adjust it right now!!!

F that small golfcart company man, they didnt do **** right!!! So many things wrong. They couldnt even put a 3in A arm lift on right.

[WalterM6]

One other thing what kind of lift do you have on your cart? A spindle lift can cause problems with your camber and toe in.

[Fireball9298]

Originally Posted by WalterM6

One other thing what kind of lift do you have on your cart? A spindle lift can cause problems with your camber and toe in.

Its an A-arm lift.

[Dragracer_Art]

That 3/4" of toe-out is your biggest issue.

Fix that and you will see improvement for sure.

Im surprised it hasnt tried putting you in a ditch yet.

[jakesnake27]

Getting the toe right will certainly help. 3/4” out is way out of spec

[WalterM6]

If you are having any problems adjusting the toe read the post. The only thing different I would suggest is use a caliper instead of a tape measure.

http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/showthread.php?t=52371

[Fireball9298]

Originally Posted by WalterM6

If you are having any problems adjusting the toe read the post. The only thing different I would suggest is use a caliper instead of a tape measure.

http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/showthread.php?t=52371

Alright well I jut got done adjusting to really close to 1/8in toe in if not exact. Regardless it about **** near perfect. I measure 11in up from the ground and marked front and back of both tires with a paint pen so i was measring in the right spot everytime. Also my tires happen to have a slit in the middle of the tire i was able to push the end of the tape measure in perfectly. I'm about to finish my lunch and go take it for a spin! Wish me luck guys!!!!! I'm really hopefully it will improve at least a little, if not a whole bunch ill screenshot my controller. I'm very skeptical that I will improve 7-9mph though, we shall see I guess!

[Dragracer_Art]

Originally Posted by Fireball9298

Alright well I jut got done adjusting to really close to 1/8in toe in if not exact. Regardless it about **** near perfect. I measure 11in up from the ground and marked front and back of both tires with a paint pen so i was measring in the right spot everytime. Also my tires happen to have a slit in the middle of the tire i was able to push the end of the tape measure in perfectly. I'm about to finish my lunch and go take it for a spin! Wish me luck guys!!!!! I'm really hopefully it will improve at least a little, if not a whole bunch ill screenshot my controller. I'm very skeptical that I will improve 7-9mph though, we shall see I guess!

You may not pick up 7-9mph, but you will gain something for sure.
The rest will be gotten with your new motor.

At least you know the cart is right and wont be scrubbing all the tread off your front tires the first few times around the block.

[Fireball9298]

Originally Posted by Dragracer_Art

You may not pick up 7-9mph, but you will gain something for sure.
The rest will be gotten with your new motor.

At least you know the cart is right and wont be scrubbing all the tread off your front tires the first few times around the block.

Haha yeah.

Alright the results are in! We have a new flat top speed of 29mph! Picked up 4mph. So that's awesome. Also stays going faster up hills as well, I guess that was to be expected. Battery seems to be draining a bit faster but I guess that's to be expected tho with more amp draw. It's only their 3rd or 4th charge tho. Alright, I gotta crawl underneath the cart and remove that PITA cover so I can plug into the cart. I'll leave it plugged in and zip tie the cord up out of the way to make it easy in the future to hook up.