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Originally Posted by l2ridehd (Post 2135285)

Very nice. Pictures when complete please. I did a lift on my 2004 club car and 4 wheel disc brakes on a Yamaha. Nothing like what your doing, but still projects. I have since sold both carts but I really did like those disc brakes so am thinking of doing that project again on my current Yamaha.

I am interested in knowing more about upgrading to disc brakes on a Club Car DS chassis.

I am also interested in a disc brake DS cart conversion

that is a very cool cart

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Originally Posted by CosmicTrucker (Post 2135160)

I'm also doing this to my electric carts. I've swapped the motor and controller in my 2019 ClubCar Onward lifted to a SilverWolf A/C motor and controller along with a Dakota lithium 48v battery.
I'm very interested in building my own battery for a future swap. The scary part about how these lithium batteries work is how they give little to no warning before the low voltage cutoff leaves you dead on the road. I have a 48v server rack battery that I'm considering installing along with the Dakota as an emergency backup to get you back home or to the next electrical outlet.
I would be interested in joining a club if we can get one set up.

Yeah, it can be difficult to tell remaining SOC without a Shunt or Hall Effect sensor to measure the actual draw from the pack. I have some idea's that might help you out. I'll be back at the end of the month. Hit me up.

I was thinking an organized club might help to meet other cart guys...

I know that I'm not the only guy who's friends eyes start to glaze over when you start talking about your battery or motor. Lol

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Originally Posted by srswans (Post 2135178)

So very cool. I want to put some camber plates on the front of my EZGO to give better turn in. Also thought of building a cart - something low-slung like a Miata.

Ezgo? TXT or RXV? A lot of people are air bagging the suspension on the TXT to get a lower ride height. I was looking at air bagging my current DS project but ran out of space.

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Originally Posted by RiderOnTheStorm (Post 2135213)

Have plans for a street rod cart powered by a 1200cc (96 HP) Harley Davidson Big Twin. Hinged and louvered engine covers lift up to reveal the front mounted engine. Headers exit at the rear adjacent to (required) anti-wheelie bars. Geared way down and using under-inflated (14" wide) rear tires with a stiff clutch, previous builders claim zero to 20 MPH in about one second. Only need garage space and a few metal working tools to start the build. Does this qualify as a "custom build"?

YES! I've been getting away from gas but this is the stuff that gets my mental juices flowing. I'd like to see this project progress as well. I'm guessing you'll add a welder to your garage for this build...? Keep in touch pls.

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Originally Posted by Warren (Post 2135349)

I am interested in knowing more about upgrading to disc brakes on a Club Car DS chassis.

Check out the Disc brake kit made by Ausco. I believe there are 2 different kits depending on year.

Driven "normally" you will probably get 150 miles per charge.

Just don't add any blue leds. There are against the law in Florida.
It is expressly prohibited for any vehicle or equipment, except police vehicles, to show or display blue lights. However, vehicles owned, operated, or leased by the Department of Corrections or any county correctional agency may show or display blue lights when responding to emergencies.

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Originally Posted by MorTech (Post 2136343)

Driven "normally" you will probably get 150 miles per charge.

I figured around 150 miles with a full charge to 87.6v, 3.65v per cell as well.

I think I'm probably going to only charge to 80.5v /~90%, 3.35v per cell. Which I'm thinking should give my wife a conservative 130-135 miles per charge...

Yeah, 90% is best...To shove electrons the last 10% is not "worth it" in lithium chemistry...even in LFP cells.

Here is some of my work.