FAQ's

EZgo information:
Year of Manufacture:
1976-1993 Marathon. EZGO number located on a metal plate below the passenger side glove compartment. In the EZGO Number there's a two digit year code ie:. 86 is 1986.

1994-1995 Medalist. Metal body. EZGO number located on the metal plate inside the passenger side glove compartment. In the EZGO Number there's a two digit year code ie:. 94 is 1994

1996-Current TXT. EZGO number located on the metal plate inside the passenger side glove compartment. In the EZGO Number there's a two digit year code ie:. 96 is 1996
Electric TXT's come in Series, DCS and PDS .

In 2001 1/2 and newer EZGO changed the steering box location. Early 2001's have the Steering box mounted in the bulkhead. The later EZGO have the steering box mounted in the frint axle.

Differances in Electric TXT:

A series cart has the Forward-Reverse lever nest to your right knee.

If you have a switch on the the dash you have a DCS or PDS cart.

E-Z-GO's "PREMIUM" Drive Systems

DCS= Drive Control System - Mid 1994 to late 90's
PDS= Precision Drive System - Late 90's to Present

The Series speed control has remained unchanged since 1994.
Both DCS and PDS include a feature to stop unattended run-away cars.

The PDS car also has a governor feature that will hold a constant
ground speed at full pedal, regardless of terrain.

The DCS or PDS car will have a toggle switch under the seat marked "Run" & "Tow/Maintenance"
If no switch on the black controller cover, the car has the SERIES system.

Chips and what they do.

Performance Option Top Speed (mph) Engine Braking
All Terrain 13-13.5 NO Chip
Steep Hill 13-13.5 heavy Blue Chip
Mild Hill 14-14.5 mild Yellow Chip
Freedom 17-19 none Red Chip


Battery information
Southern Custom uses Trojan Batteries and Us Batteries due to their proven performance and reliability.
Below are some comparisons of 6v and 8v batteries.

6-Volt Batteries

Trojan batteries specifications:

T-105, 447 Min @25Amps, 115 Min @75Amps, 225Ah @20Amps, 62 Lbs;
T-125, 488 Min @25Amps, 132 Min @75Amps, 240Ah @20Amps, 66 Lbs;
T-145, 530 Min @25Amps, 145 Min @75Amps, 260AH @20Amps, 72 Lbs

US Battery:

US-1800, 392 Min @25Amps, 107 Min @75Amps, 208Ah @20Amps, 56 Lbs;
US-2000, 445 Min @25Amps, 114 Min @75Amps, 216Ah @20Amps, 59 Lbs;
US-2200, 474 Min @25Amps, 122 Min @75Amps, 232Ah @20Amps, 63 Lbs;
US-125, 517 Min @25Amps, 140 Min @75Amps, 242Ah @20Amps, 67 Lbs;
US-145, 562 Min @25Amps, 154 Min @75Amps, 251Ah @20Amps, 70 Lbs;

8-volt batteries

Trojan:

T-860, (? Min @25A), 90 Min @56A, 150Ah @20Amps, 56 lbs
T-875, 295 Min @25A, 117 Min @56A, 170Ah @20Amps, 63 lbs
T-890, 340 Min @25A, 132 Min @56A, 190Ah @20Amps, 69 lbs

US Battery:

US-8VGC, 337 Min @25Amps, 128 Min @56A, 170Ah @20A, 64.5 Lbs.
US-8VGCHC, 345 Min @25Amps, 136 Min @56Amps, 183Ah @20Amps, 69 Lbs
Deka GC8V, 318 Min@25Amps, 121 Min @56Amps, 165Ah @20Amps, 67 Lbs

Battery Sizing

Trojan T-105 & T-125, L-10 3/8 W-7 1/8 H-10 7/8
Trojan T-145, L-10 3/8 W-7 1/8 H-11 5/8
Trojan T-875, L-10 3/8 W-7 1/8 H-10 7/8
Trojan T-890, L-10 3/8 W-7 1/8 H-10 7/8

US Battery (all 6-volt) L-10 1/4, W-7 1/8, H-11 1/8
US Battery (all 8-volt) L-10 1/4 W-7 1/8 H-11 1/4

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