08-26-2018, 04:23 PM | #1 |
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Location: Texas Gulf Coast
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Which way to go
I have a dilemma and am seeking advice from someone qualified.
I have a 94 DS in extremely nice condition. I've installed a Jakes lift kit, oversize tires and a nice little pick up bed. I have my shotgun scabbards mounted on a temporary basis in the bed and use the cart primarily for sporting clays and getting around the shotgun club in general. The other day I was backing out of my shop and heard a pop and smelled smoke. Apparently the pop was the Curtis motor control as I found the end cap on the ground. So here's the deal, I'm going to be out for a new motor controller plus my T-105 Trojans are at their life cycle so it's going to cost me 13-14 hundred to put it back in shape. I have thought about converting it to gas but most of what I have read here and elsewhere say it's a bad idea. I know that the diff would need to be changed, a motor acquired as well as a gas tank, plumbing, battery and tray and other hardware. I have seen gas diffs complete with axles, hubs etc for 4-5 hundred and I'm sure I could find an engine and the other parts if I dig and scratch around a bit. Qualified opinions please. |
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08-26-2018, 05:11 PM | #2 |
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Location: Lavon, TX
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Re: Which way to go
I just upgraded my 94 DS to a 500A controller and 48V. I still have the original Curtiss 1204-015 controller if you want to go the good used route. Let me know. I have the solenoid too.
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08-26-2018, 08:28 PM | #3 |
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Re: Which way to go
Not to over complicate or simplify, but you are talking a lot more time, effort and expense to convert over to gas unless you have a donor cart sitting around.
Sounds like a nice art you have so replace the controller with one like HaulnA$$ and with the money you save, upgrade to a lithium pack and get away from the lead acid batteries. |
09-01-2018, 09:59 AM | #4 |
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Re: Which way to go
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