Curtis or Alltrax 500?

[Mayfair]

I've got an Alltrax and I've been pretty happy with it. Their customer service is AWESOME!

[ArmyVetSgtAdkins]

I'm not sure to be honest either but Ricky said that Robby would be able to explain things more and be able to recommend the controller to use with the executioner

[Speedchaser]

Hey Sgt Adkins, I talked to Robbie when I was researching motors and controllers and I was alomost gunna send him my Advance motor for a rebuilt core, but I went a different route as I have had good experience with GE motors.

What is he building for you? Speed or torque? Did he give you any performance specs like HP or rpm's?

[ArmyVetSgtAdkins]

I'm getting the executioner motor built

[Speedchaser]

Let us know how it does when you get it. Looks to me like PQ is pushing the GE controller on their site.

[ArmyVetSgtAdkins]

I know Ricky said they have GE controllers preprogrammed but he said I could use Alltrax or Curtis as well but he wanted me to talk to Robby before I ordered either..From my experience talking to Ricky PQ is Top Notch

[lgbarne]

Originally Posted by Speedchaser

You are gunna lose regen braking regardless so that does not even matter. I do not know why he said turn off turbo, but honestly, I did not feel any difference in performance with turbo on or off, I tried it both ways.

For the most part, I am in agreement with SC. Here are some additional observations I can add though.

I've GPS'ed the turbo feature. It gives me 2-3 mph. It only activates if the controller senses you are at 100% throttle for more than 2 seconds, if I recall correctly. If you do not have the custom curve giving you 100% throttle (need to confirm with the Monitor feature in the software) on a Precedent, you will not get turbo. I figured this out when I tried a different throttle curve to smooth out my jerkiness and my speed dropped to 19mph. When I monitored it, I was getting about 98% throttle. With the custom curve back in and turbo on, I get 100% and 22-23mph on gps.

With the D&D motor you can use regen braking. Many folks on here were saying you can't, but I found out you can from some folks here and a call to D&D. Then again, alot of folks don't like the regen braking. I find it helps regulate your speed going down the hills at the camp.

[ArmyVetSgtAdkins]

I was actually trying to get away from the regent braking but I font have any big hills to go down either..I'm still confused on which controller to go with so guess until I speak with Robby I'm leaning towards the Alltrax 500 or should I go with the DCX600IQ

[lgbarne]

Originally Posted by ArmyVetSgtAdkins

I was actually trying to get away from the regent braking but I font have any big hills to go down either..I'm still confused on which controller to go with so guess until I speak with Robby I'm leaning towards the Alltrax 500 or should I go with the DCX600IQ

Hmm... DCX600... More torque!

[bokeasmowl]

Alltrax, plain and simple.