Originally Posted by Joe C. (Post 2231771)

Not holier than thou, but an ardent, passionate hater of Communism/Socialism.
Buying a golf cart is a "major purchase", not an incidental like a cellphone or laptop.
There is enough golf cart competition around here to get something made in the U.S.A. or Japan without relying on something possibly made with forced labor.

Originally Posted by ChicagoNative (Post 2231827)

We switched to the lithium-powered Kool Kart when we moved here full-time. With the ac, the range is maybe 60 miles. We live about a mile west of Buena Vista off Rainey Trail. Round trip to Spanish springs is 14 miles, takes 25% of the charge, and is about a 20 minute one-way trip. Round trip to Lake Sumter is almost exactly half of that.

Brownwood is doable, but the path route takes almost an hour even though it’s closer than the other 2 squares. Street legal cuts 20-25 minutes off the trip.

If you are one who likes going from one end of the villages to the other via cart paths, it’s probably better to stick with gas.

Also, with the Kool Kart, we’ve experienced a lot of stink-eye and occasional nasty comments from people, but that really doesn’t matter to me.

I’d guess that 95% of the carts that people see are Yamahas or Club Cars, and the the Kool Karts do look like smart cars, so double takes are to be expected.

Originally Posted by banjobob (Post 2231654)

I am not a fan for these little cars , personally I think they are ridicules form of transportation.For really old folks might be an option instead of open air golf cart.

Originally Posted by ohioshooter (Post 2231823)

Thanks for the reply, almost the same as mine. If I keep it at 22 mph I can get 1 for 1 without A/C. What’s the lowest % you have gone? Rob said to watch the voltage also and not to get it down to the mid 50’s. I’ve never been below 64v.

Originally Posted by charlie1 (Post 2231855)

been down in the high thirties. Usually keep cart fully charged so really have to take a long trip to get that low. Rob never told me to watch the voltage but will now! Thanks

Originally Posted by Brwne (Post 2231667)

A friend of mine bought a pre-owned cart with lead acid batteries. He just completed the upgrade to Lithium and it makes all the difference in the world. He also had Atomic get it "street legal" so he can drive it on roads with posted speeds of 35 mph, or less (Buena Vista, Morse, parts of Warm Springs, Meggison). Air conditioned, heated, windshield wipers, radio and 30 mph - he loves it in all seasons. He does not use it for golf, though, Yamaha is his cart of choice.

Originally Posted by ohioshooter (Post 2231833)

What about the Yamaha’s with the governor turned up that go that fast? Oh by the way, do you own a radar gun?

Originally Posted by tuccillo (Post 2231862)

How do you get the voltage with the coupe? Did you install a volt meter or is displayed in the instrument cluster somewhere?

Originally Posted by charlie1 (Post 2232053)

When you upgrade to lithium, they add a new digital gauge that has three readings. One is the battery charge in one ten of a percent increments, another is voltage, and the third I'm not sure what it monitors. Probably should ask.

Originally Posted by charlie1 (Post 2232053)

When you upgrade to lithium, they add a new digital gauge that has three readings. One is the battery charge in one ten of a percent increments, another is voltage, and the third I'm not sure what it monitors. Probably should ask.

Originally Posted by inda50 (Post 2232185)

What are the rules regarding Atomic in The Village with regard to the MMP and crossing roads like 101 or 466. I keep hearing about should it be registered with dep. of Motor vehicles or do they need license plates?

Thanks

Originally Posted by Troy8432 (Post 2231229)

I am considering the purchase of an Atomic golf cart and hoping that some of the existing Atomic owners are willing to share some information. More specifically, I would like to know….

1). Did you purchase with the lithium upgrade?
2). Did you consider purchasing with the lead -acid batteries and then upgrade to lithium yourself?
3). How many batteries are actually in your cart and what are their specs and manufacturer?

Thank you in advance