Evolution D5 Cart
 

New 4 front facing seats.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hA2hXDBvXNg

That's a nice looking cart. I've got an Evolution two seater that I bought new back in September 2021. I like it well enough, but the build quality isn't/wasn't as good as the Lithium Ion carts I've seen sold at the Villages Golf Carts.

The other issues I've had include ride quality, which I improved with some aftermarket front shocks. Also had issues with the battery discharging too quick, which finally resulted in Villages Discount Golf Carts replacing the battery, under warranty. Seems to be working fine now, but the jury is still out for at least a few more months.

Finally, I hate getting passed by many of the other carts. Even though golf carts aren't supposed to go over 20 mph, and my cart is governed to that, many do. My neighbor who bought a brand new electric from Villages Golf Cart tops out at 23 mph. And gas models are regularly modified to go faster.

Rough riding Evolution cart
 

The new cart looks like they fixed some of the issues, but mine also rides very rough and you feel every bump. Were your shocks part of a "ride fix" system sold by a local company? If so, How was the improvement?
Thanks,
Marty

I know the "ride fix" you are referring. I did not go that route, I purchased shocks that were recommended on the Evolution Facebook board. Paid $70 on Amazon. It's not hard to do if you have the right tools. It doesn't turn the ride into a Buick, but it does even out some of the harsher bumps.

I have not done anything to the rear at this time. The fix seems to be shorter rear shackles on the leaf springs, but I've heard of some owners removing the shocks entirely and just riding on the leaf springs. I think the worst comes from the bumps up front, so for now, leaving as is. Here is the post from Facebook, hope it works:

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Thanks for the follow-up. I can't believe I did not notice the bumps on the test drive. I bought mine from a private seller who let me drive anywhere, so my bad. Has anyone else tried the local ride fix? Everyone I talk with, who has a Evolution, says the exact same thing.
Marty
P.S. I already lower the air pressure to 15 and many people I speak with are at 10!

Don't feel bad. I should have noticed the same thing. Guess I just hadn't been around golf carts enough to know what I should really be looking for.

Otherwise, I like the look, and I opted for the radio/bluetooth set up which is nice. I really like the look of the wheels/tires vs some of the other carts. I do intend to look up the guy (also learned about on Facebook) that can dial up the speed a bit at some point. Not so I can be a speed demon, but just so I can keep up with the traffic on the straightaways.

Mine was second hand and goes 25, a little slow on pick up but.....

I'd take that. Looking for top speed, not 0 to 60 in 5.4 seconds!

I didn't see a golf club rack on the cart. Is it an option?

The gas modification SHOULD be ILLEGAL. And all that gas going down the cylinders puts more pollution in people's neighbors' lungs and then whoever buys THAT modified cart is getting RIPPED OFF with LIKELY a bad engine. The whole SICK concept stinks to the high heavens!

One person jacks up the speed on gas carts and others are FORCED to play follow the leader, like children. The POLICE are to blame because they do NOT enforce ILLEGAL MODIFICATIONS. I have seen gold carts go as fast as (an estimated) 40 MPH. And they are being a DANGER to themselves because I have seen them corner and almost tip over. Just a childish, STUPID practice.

Nonsense.

"Forced"? No one "forces" anyone to do anything...

And still going with the 40 mph nonsense?

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The Evolution carts are not as well built but they are half the price. There is not much tire sidewall so the ride is going to be jarring. The D3 is a classy looking cart.

Was passed by a lifted Yamaha with no muffler going about 35 MPH the other day...The guy even looked like a psychopath.

22 MPH is minimum in TV :)

True about the build quality, but it's a golf cart, not a car, so not too concerned. I was also thinking about looking for a different tire with a taller sidewall once the ones I have need replacement.

And I think I saw that guy. And yes, if you can only do 20, you are going to be holding up traffic, when everything from the Village's Golf Carts does 22-23 at a minimum.