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Originally Posted by Bfischel
I did a test run until the cart would not move appreciably, getting 58 miles. Passers by pushed me home, as I didn't plan my route well. Now my only issue is motor overheating when used for a 12 mile continuous run. High speed gears may be a contributor.
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Bfischel" I purchased new a 2006 Club Car Precedent I added higher gears and logically it over heated the motor. Because of this and the increase noise of the gears I switched them out for a larger engine. I retained the speed some 27mph bt fond tat the motor overheated and would come to a complete stop. so I had to wait until it cooled down to continue my trip. This stopping cooling starting continued until reached home.
I got fed up with this and replaced it with a standard motor. My cart can only go about 20mph but I am happier.
I can go from 466 to the furthest side on the north play golf go back over the bridge back home and my analog meter is still on fully charged.
I was one of the first to install a solar panel (Suncatcher) but I can't honestly tell you if it adds anything to my 6/8volt Powertron batteries. I suspect I do get a trickle .
I went with my wife to test a gas cart and we hadn't left the parking lot when she said that the noise was too much.
I am told that lithium batteries work best with solar panels but at this point they are cost prohibitive .
I let the experts argue the pros or cons of solar. Finally I had heard when I purchased my panel 6 years go that one homeowner upon purchasing the same solar panel had a solar tube installed above his cart letting the sun in daily