The point behind the discussion of the setting of the golf cart is not to be promoting speed. The original discussion and this follow up has to do with the fact I was told that with the new 2017, with its high performance clutch, it operated better set at 23. The Villages disputed that; Carts and Clubs said that is what they had been told by Yamaha. I was confused between the two opinions. As someone buying a new 2017 golf cart and spending a significant amount to do so, I was/am of course curious as to who is the best company to buy from, who is telling the truth, and what is the best way to have my cart set.
So I called Yamaha and was clearly told that the new carts should be set at 23 because of the high performance clutch. So I shared that information with The Villages Golf Stores. They in turn called Yamaha. Yamaha then called me and demanded to know who told me this. When I told them it was their rep, as well as they wanted to know when I called, and I had all that on my phone, they told me no opinion is to be given on this topic. Someone from Villages Car Store also called Yamaha and talked to the rep, and got the same opinion as I got, and again, Yamaha demanded to know who they talked to. So there is confusion on this matter with the new golf carts. Enough confusion that there was a meeting with the President of Yamaha and The Villages Golf Cars to discuss the issue, all because of my questioning. So now The Villages is looking at their policy around the settings of the golf carts as well as servicing carts set at the 23 mph. No decision made.
I think this is important information to share. Many people are looking to buy or have bought the new 2017's. It's an expensive purchase. We should all be informed of any issues concerning the carts.
And if people want to debate, that is what this forum is for. And if you are not interested, do not read the thread!
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