Are you looking to boost the speed potential of your golf cart? This is a common goal for many golf cart enthusiasts, and it can be achieved with a few minor modifications. This guide from ICON® Superstore offers some simple tips for gas and electric golf carts. If you need more advice on upgrading your golf cart, please feel free to contact us! ICON® Superstore is your Arizona golf cart dealer with locations in Sun City West, Scottsdale, and Oro Valley.
How Fast Is Too Fast?
Safety should be your number one priority when increasing the speed potential of your golf cart. Traditional golf carts, designed for use on golf courses, usually have top speeds of up to 15 miles per hour. Golf cart manufacturers warn against exceeding 25 miles per hour, as golf carts have a high center of gravity that can easily lead to tipping at high speeds.
Upgrading Gas Golf Carts
If you own a gas-powered golf cart, increasing its top speed is a simple matter of adjusting the speed governor. The speed governor is a device that restricts speed by limiting the throttle opening and air intake. While removing the governor is not recommended, you can modify it to allow for higher speeds. Another option is to replace the air filter with a filter designed to boost airflow. This will improve the efficiency of your golf cart engine and increase its speed potential.
Upgrading Electric Golf Carts
Electric golf carts use either Shunt or Series systems to regulate speed. Check the operating manual provided with your golf cart to determine which system your cart uses. Shunt systems allow for easy speed adjustment, while Series systems may require you to replace various parts in order to increase your speed potential – such as the motor, wiring, solenoid, and direction switch. If your electric golf cart has a Series system, we recommend seeking the assistance of a technician before proceeding with any modifications.
The service team here at ICON® Superstore can help out with upgrading your ICON® golf cart. We proudly serve Sun City West, Scottsdale, and Oro Valley, AZ, along with our neighbors from Phoenix and Buckeye. Contact us today to learn more about our services!