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Originally Posted by xtian999
Yeah, It still has the stock 6.5 hp serial-wound motor with only 3K miles on it. Since that will be the weakest link, I am looking forward to replacing it with ???. Actually, if you could suggest a motor that will use the full capabilities of your controller, we can see just how quick/fast a Citi can go.
The stock diff will probably go away at some point, so don't let that limit the choices.
Thanks,
Xtian
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Citicars become relatively unstable over 50mph, my commuta I have had up to 65mph ish going downhill with no regrets. If you really do have a citicar and not a commutacar and you plan on driving freeway speeds I would recommend moving the rearend differential back so you don't pop wheelies on the freeway cement pieces. Even my comuta with its longer wheelbase will start rocking after a while on a cement freeway if I don't coarse correct into a crack every once and a while.
Stock wise comutas running 72v can typically go 45-55mph depending on motor, tires, etc.
The only motor I know of that upgrades a comuta (or citi) is made by D&D, if you call and talk to them you can find out the largest for your car.
Supposedly the motor in my comuta (from D&D) can be overvolted up to 120v from the rated 72v but you need massive cooling and I would estimate the life of the motor is decreased.
Cheers
Ryan