wesnewell
100 GW
Can't beat the price performance. Their are now some comparable 1000W kits with more bang for the buck.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=48v+1000w&rt=nc&LH_PrefLoc=1
Free shipping in US from a US company Located in CA. Normally takes a week or less to arrive.
Motor is Goldenmotor or clone. The 3 I bought all had GM part numbers on them.
Controller is 30A max. Can be increased or deceased with shunt mod to ~15-45A without beefing up traces.
48V controllers have a low voltage cutoff (LVC) of 42V. Perfect for 12s rc lipo.
500W kits come with 12 fet controller. 1000W kits come with 15 fet controller. 63V caps and 68-75V fets. So 63V max power.
Wheels don't have rim tape. You MUST install some if you don't want flats.
Tires are 1.75". Decent quality, but way too small by a long shot IMO. I'd recommend 2.125-2.4".
Rims are good quality 25mm ID. A good width, but not wide enough for tires over 2.4" imo.
Check spokes. They may need tightening. They also appear to be cheap. They are 12G 158mm, but I'd replace them with up to 160mm for their rim.
Battery wiring and fuse holder works but sucks imo. Replace with something better.
Top speed on 48V for 48v500W kit is ~25mph, and ~30mph for 48V1000W kit. 26" wheel. Don't know about others.
Update:
The newer kits come with disc brake disc and a 26A controller. The new rim is narrower also and has different length spokes. Motors have the same specs.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=48v+1000w&rt=nc&LH_PrefLoc=1
Free shipping in US from a US company Located in CA. Normally takes a week or less to arrive.
Motor is Goldenmotor or clone. The 3 I bought all had GM part numbers on them.
Controller is 30A max. Can be increased or deceased with shunt mod to ~15-45A without beefing up traces.
48V controllers have a low voltage cutoff (LVC) of 42V. Perfect for 12s rc lipo.
500W kits come with 12 fet controller. 1000W kits come with 15 fet controller. 63V caps and 68-75V fets. So 63V max power.
Wheels don't have rim tape. You MUST install some if you don't want flats.
Tires are 1.75". Decent quality, but way too small by a long shot IMO. I'd recommend 2.125-2.4".
Rims are good quality 25mm ID. A good width, but not wide enough for tires over 2.4" imo.
Check spokes. They may need tightening. They also appear to be cheap. They are 12G 158mm, but I'd replace them with up to 160mm for their rim.
Battery wiring and fuse holder works but sucks imo. Replace with something better.
Top speed on 48V for 48v500W kit is ~25mph, and ~30mph for 48V1000W kit. 26" wheel. Don't know about others.
Update:
The newer kits come with disc brake disc and a 26A controller. The new rim is narrower also and has different length spokes. Motors have the same specs.