I Finally Fixed My Golf Cart — Navitas AC Motor Install + Speed Test Results

In Part 1, swapping my 1998 Club Car DS to a LiTime lithium battery gave it so much power that it completely disintegrated the old DC motor from the inside out — and I got towed home. So I skipped the band-aid fix and went straight to the best upgrade I could find: the Navitas 600 Amp AC system.In this video, I walk you through the full Navitas TAC2 kit install — solenoid swap, 4-gauge cable routing, heat sink controller mounting, frame clearance mod unique to the '98 Club Car DS — and then I put it through its paces. Spoiler: 38 mph out of a cart that used to top out at 18.🔁 Haven't seen Part 1? Watch the lithium battery install that blew up my DC motor first: 👉    • I Put a LiTime Lithium Battery in My 1998 ...  ───────────────────────────── WHAT'S COVERED IN THIS VIDEO ───────────────────────────── DC vs. AC: why I made the switch (RPM limits, lifespan, efficiency) Navitas TAC2 4kW motor + 600A controller full unboxing Step-by-step install on a 1998 Club Car DS (including a frame grind I didn't expect) Wiring the Albright SU280 solenoid, harness adapter & controller Live 0–30 mph punch test + real amp draw data from the Navitas app 38 mph speed run (one time only — don't try this at home 😅) Motor & cable temps after 15 minutes of hard running Final verdict: LiTime battery + Navitas AC — is it worth it? ───────────────────────────── GEAR USED ───────────────────────────── 🔋 LiTime 48V 100Ah LiFePO4 Battery — installed in Part 1, still running strong Use code DIYHP for a discount → https://www.litime.com/products/48v-1... Navitas TAC2 600 Amp AC Kit — https://amzn.to/4cI3lhD As an Amazon Associate I may earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. SU280 48V 350A Contactor Albright SU280B-1268 48 Volt - https://amzn.to/4mNK2b7 BTAS Copper Anti-Seize Compound - https://amzn.to/4mNIVbr SPEED RESULTS SUMMARY ───────────────────────────── Stock Lead-Acid → ~18–19 mph (worn-out batteries) LiTime Lithium + Old DC Motor → ~24–25 mph (motor exploded) LiTime + Navitas AC → 38 mph max / 30 mph daily cruise ✅The cart is now 300 lbs lighter, gets ~30 miles per charge, runs whisper-quiet, and is completely maintenance-free. Would I do it all again? Without hesitation.───────────────────────────── 👍 If this helped you, smash that Like button — it helps more people find the video! 🔔 Subscribe for more DIY Homestead projects →    / @diyhomesteadprojectsdiyhp10   I finally pulled the trigger and swapped all the lead-acid batteries out of my 1998 Club Car DS for a single LiTime 48V 100Ah LiFePO4 lithium battery — and the results surprised me. 💡 Use code DIYHP for a discount on your entire LiTime order → https://www.litime.com/?ref=DIYHP Was it worth the money? In this video I walk you through the full installation, what I ran into along the way, the real-world performance difference, and whether I'd recommend this upgrade for your golf cart. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ LiTime Battery (use code DIYHP): LiTime 48V(51.2V) 100Ah Bluetooth Golf Cart Lithium Battery with Real-Time Monitoring https://www.litime.com/products/48v-1... LiTime 48 Volt (58.4) 18A LiFePO4 Battery Charger IP65 Waterproof https://www.litime.com/products/48v-1... LiTime Lithium Golf Cart Battery RS485 Monitoring Display https://www.litime.com/products/rs485... As an Amazon Associate I may earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Pro Chaser DC-DC Golf Carts 48V 36V Volt Voltage to 12V Step Down Voltage Reducer https://amzn.to/4czGc1X Golf Cart Charging Port Adapter https://amzn.to/4vnVgHd 15A AC Port Plug, 125V Shore Power Inlet https://amzn.to/4cInFzB 200A 12V Bus Bar Marine 5/16" (M8) Single Stud https://amzn.to/4mpk1Pd 4 Port 12V USB Outlet Aluminum Charger https://amzn.to/4mlESD4 250AC/DC250V Fuse Block 200A Class T Fuse Holder https://amzn.to/3OvE8ii 10L0L Golf Cart Mirror No Drilling Side Mirrors https://amzn.to/48vIKM7 Subscribe for more homestead projects:    / @diyhomesteadprojectsdiyhp10   DIY Homestead Projects contact email - [email protected]