[golfnut]

Originally Posted by Joe C.

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.

Let me know what cart made in the usa has a/c

[golfnut]

Originally Posted by ChicagoNative

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.

The nasty comments are from people who wished they had a/c but don't want to (or can't) pay the extra $3,000. They should have worked longer and saved more. I also have a Yamaha gas it's a great cart and I kept it in case, of what I'm not sure, I have put (actually my friends) 300 miles on it in 4 years.

[golfnut]

Originally Posted by banjobob

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.

Roll the windows down and open the rear window, waa laa open air. Personally I think your comment is ridiculous.

[charlie1]

Originally Posted by ohioshooter

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.

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

[tuccillo]

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

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

[GatorFan]

Originally Posted by Brwne

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.

That is illegal. LSV max speed by law is 25 mph.

[Bilyclub]

Originally Posted by ohioshooter

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

Yamaha's sold in TV with the governor fully open won't do 30 on a level road. You have to add bigger tires and some mechanical alterations. Actually it's been Lidar for over 10 years. Not very hard to clock a cart on the MMP adjacent to Buena Vista, Morse or Meggison.

https://youtu.be/GB16prlxz8A

[shut the front door]

OP asked for answers from "Atomic owners". And yet, the usual haters can't stop their fingers from typing.

[charlie1]

Originally Posted by tuccillo

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

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.

[ohioshooter]

Originally Posted by charlie1

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.

I’m not sure what it is either, but I only use the two you mentioned.

[tuccillo]

Thanks so much. I believe we are a couple of months away from the upgrade.

Originally Posted by charlie1

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.

[inda50]

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

[tuccillo]

Unless it is registered as a street legal golf cart, it is the same as any other non street legal golf cart.

Originally Posted by inda50

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

[charlie1]

Originally Posted by Troy8432

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

Just a reminder, there is a Facebook group -Atomic Cool Kartz Owners. This is not affiliated with the Atomic Dealer. Good place to ask your question and/or contact other Atomic owners without going through all the other unnecessary comments you get from an open forum like this! You will need to request to join the group!

[Troy8432]

I don’t have, and won’t open, a Facebook account for various reasons. I took delivery of my Atomic cart today. When dropped off it had about 70% charge. I immediately plugged it in to charge. A few hours later it hadn’t increased its charge. The wife took it out to get familiar with it and drove 1 mile with A/C on. Battery dropped one bar. Plugged it back in for an hour and I took it out and drove another mile with A/C on. Battery dropped to low. Is it possible that battery of a new Atomic needs to have few charging cycles before it gains longevity? In your experience, how far can you go with A/C running?