Want to make your golf cart go faster? Consider the following parts and accessories. For help choosing, finding, or installing golf cart parts, contact the experts at Discovery Golf Cars.

Situation One: The Golf Cart Is Running Slower Than Usual

Has your vehicle considerably slowed down? There are golf cart parts and accessories to help!

In some cases, the solution is to replace broken or worn down golf cart parts. Common issues are a defective speed sensor and weak batteries that have an insufficient charge. If you aren't sure what the culprit is, a service department can help identify the issue and replace the broken part.

The issue could also be previously installed golf cart parts and accessories. The upgrades may be too heavy for the motor to keep up with. Either remove the golf cart parts and accessories or talk to a service department about possible other solutions.

Situation Two: You Want To Improve the Model’s Speed Potential

The average golf cart can reach top speeds of about 15 miles per hour - and manufacturers recommend that vehicles aren't modified to exceed 25 miles per hour. Because of the cart's high center of gravity, the weight of passengers and accessories can cause the vehicle to tip over at high speeds. Remember to keep safety as the priority as you consider golf cart parts and accessories!

Improving the Speed of Any Golf Cart

There are options that apply regardless of the type of vehicle.

1. Get Larger Tires. Bigger tires have the same rotation coming from the motor, but their larger circumference allows them to go faster.

2. Keep the Vehicle Clean. Dirt buildup on the golf cart parts can impede performance, which can impede speed potential.

3. Limit Golf Cart Accessories. The more items you bring, the heavier the vehicle is and the harder it will be to meet the model's maximum speed potential.

Improving the Speed of a Gas Golf Cart

1. Adjust the governor on the throttle. The governor keeps the vehicle from exceeding the speed established at the factory. Removing this limitation can help the golf cart hit higher speeds.

2. Upgrade the air intake. Get a high-flow air filter to make the intake system more efficient, which can help with speed potential.

Improving the Speed of an Electric Golf Cart

1. Upgrade the battery's voltage. With some models, owners can change the controller out and get a higher powered golf cart battery.

2. Upgrade the motor. In some cases, the speed controller may not have enough amperage for an improved motor and it will need to be upgraded too.

3. Upgrade the speed controller. This aftermarket golf cart accessory allows drivers to customize the top speed, acceleration, braking, and regeneration.

These are just a few of the many ways to improve a golf cart’s speed. Discovery Golf Cars can help you pick the best accessories and parts for your given model and budget. Simply reach out or stop by our dealerships in Land O'Lakes and Clearwater, Florida. We also proudly serve those in St. Petersburg and Lakeland, Florida.