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Old 05-05-2009, 02:40 PM   #5 (permalink)
Christopher Jordan
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Originally Posted by Electric Frenzy View Post
just curious but would this EL get better mileage and power with better batteries? Say the LiFE MGPO4.
Yes, that would make a terrific improvement. It has 4 crummy Sears DieHards- new in 2007, and it took off faster than I expected, goes much faster now than it is supposed to (50 mph now; before 40 mph max stock!).

The City-el should have 3 batteries- 36V, but with 48V (54V right off the charger) it has more than enough power! The former owner who set this all up changed the gearing, so I don't know if upgrades would help distance.

Those lousy Sears batteries were about $1200. I know they have been over-charged over the years (I double charge 1 battery at a time while charging all 4) and when they completely die; I will hopefully have an EMC3!
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