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27th January 2022 02:29 PM
#51
Senior Member
Multiple Major Winner
Originally Posted by
markTHEblake
As a distributor they might palm off all customer service to the resellers, thats very normal.
But then why have a wesite and review systems.
I sent em an email ages ago.... no reply.
They are the Manufacturers. Buck stops there as far as I am aware.
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27th January 2022 02:35 PM
#52
Senior Member
Major Winner
Originally Posted by
Steve57
That's not the lake with the croc in it I hope?
Not croc lake.
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28th January 2022 07:31 PM
#53
Senior Member
Touring Pro (PGA)
Originally Posted by
LeftyHoges
You could say the remote malfunctioned, yes.
Sent from my CPH2005 using Tapatalk
Bahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!
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28th January 2022 09:40 PM
#54
Senior Member
Golf Hall of Fame Inductee
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30th January 2022 01:01 PM
#55
Senior Member
Golf Hall of Fame Inductee
Originally Posted by
Johnny Canuck
Best photo ever.
Thought solarman doing a shit on Hayseys ute tray was the best photo ever
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Criticism doesn't bother me, as it means I am doing something and people are watching.
Handy-Cap
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1st September 2022 12:16 PM
#56
Senior Member
Multiple Major Winner
My Navigator is now a touch over 3 years old and starting to wear out in places. It has done around 300 rounds/2700kms so far.
The new remote I bought a year ago is starting to play up. The Forward key has become "sticky" . I have pulled it apart and cleaned it, but it made no difference. The Keypad Skin looks to be the problem, so I will probably order a new one.
I have just given the Navigator a clean up an noticed how chopped out the Wheel Hubs are. The locking slots are probably double their original size now. And the tread is 2/3rds gone as well and starting to shed. So some new wheels will be needed. Has anyone bought the AT Wheels? I was told by MGI they are the same as the standard Navigator (the pattern looks to be the same) but they list them separately (same price). The Hub looks a bit different in the website photos. The traction of the stock wheels is very poor. It has never been good, but I was on the slightest of grades (less than 2%) on wet grass the other day, and even whilst wheel standing (one of its worst habits!) with all the weight on and over the back wheels it was just spinning and going nowhere.
I have heard stories of rear axles wearing out prematurely. Mine are still serviceable, but there is definitely noticeable wear.
One of the bottom strap clips has broken. It will still hold when on, but keeps falling off when not in use.
The holding block that fits on the worm thread on the Umbrella Extension has disappeared. I had lost it once before, but by luck found one on the golf course a few weeks later and refitted it. Not sure if you can just buy the block piece? Perhaps I can cut a piece of timber or similar to size? PITA because a replacement extension is $37 plus P & H. For something that is only usable in light winds anyway.
The Battery Fit Pads I installed (Cloth Tape) to tighten up the fit are looking pretty worn so I will install some new tape.
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1st September 2022 12:22 PM
#57
Senior Member
Golf Hall of Fame Inductee
Gee.... whats the warranty on these suckers?
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1st September 2022 12:36 PM
#58
Senior Member
Multiple Major Winner
Originally Posted by
markTHEblake
Gee.... whats the warranty on these suckers?
Their standard International Warranty is 2 years. They extend it to 3 years in Oz if you register your buggy online with them within a month of purchase. Note, I don't recall them ever acknowledging the registration though, so might be an interesting point of conversation if it came to it. The biggest issue I see in online complaints, and in my own experience, is the demarcation between what they are willing to warrant and what they fob off as natural wear and tear, or incorrect use.
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2nd September 2022 02:44 AM
#59
Senior Member
Golf Hall of Fame Inductee
Originally Posted by
Daves
My Navigator is now a touch over 3 years old and starting to wear out in places. It has done around 300 rounds/2700kms so far.
The new remote I bought a year ago is starting to play up. The Forward key has become "sticky" . I have pulled it apart and cleaned it, but it made no difference. The Keypad Skin looks to be the problem, so I will probably order a new one.
I have just given the Navigator a clean up an noticed how chopped out the Wheel Hubs are. The locking slots are probably double their original size now. And the tread is 2/3rds gone as well and starting to shed. So some new wheels will be needed. Has anyone bought the AT Wheels? I was told by MGI they are the same as the standard Navigator (the pattern looks to be the same) but they list them separately (same price). The Hub looks a bit different in the website photos. The traction of the stock wheels is very poor. It has never been good, but I was on the slightest of grades (less than 2%) on wet grass the other day, and even whilst wheel standing (one of its worst habits!) with all the weight on and over the back wheels it was just spinning and going nowhere.
I have heard stories of rear axles wearing out prematurely. Mine are still serviceable, but there is definitely noticeable wear.
One of the bottom strap clips has broken. It will still hold when on, but keeps falling off when not in use.
The holding block that fits on the worm thread on the Umbrella Extension has disappeared. I had lost it once before, but by luck found one on the golf course a few weeks later and refitted it. Not sure if you can just buy the block piece? Perhaps I can cut a piece of timber or similar to size? PITA because a replacement extension is $37 plus P & H. For something that is only usable in light winds anyway.
The Battery Fit Pads I installed (Cloth Tape) to tighten up the fit are looking pretty worn so I will install some new tape.
I recently replaced my original wheels after about 7 years with these. They are great compared to the originals.
https://www.hillsidebuggies.com.au/p...r-wheel-black/
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2nd September 2022 07:13 AM
#60
Senior Member
Multiple Major Winner
Originally Posted by
Johnny Canuck
Thanks JC. Do these fit the Zip Navigator then?
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2nd September 2022 08:36 AM
#61
Senior Member
Golf Hall of Fame Inductee
Originally Posted by
Daves
Thanks JC. Do these fit the Zip Navigator then?
The description says Quad Coaster and Navigator, so I’d guess they would. I have the older G800 navigator and they were fine.
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2nd September 2022 10:19 AM
#62
Senior Member
Multiple Major Winner
Originally Posted by
Johnny Canuck
The description says Quad Coaster and Navigator, so I’d guess they would. I have the older G800 navigator and they were fine.
Thanks JC. I looked up the MGI site parts section and they say that the Axle sizes changed in 2018 (from 12.7mm to 15mm) and they are not interchangeable,unfortunately. They need to make a "Winter" type wheel for the Zips because the standard/AT Wheels are shite tread wise.
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2nd September 2022 10:49 AM
#63
Senior Member
Golf Hall of Fame Inductee
The more i read this the less inclined I am to buy a electric buggy.
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Handy-Cap
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2nd September 2022 11:15 AM
#64
Senior Member
Multiple Major Winner
Originally Posted by
markTHEblake
The more i read this the less inclined I am to buy a electric buggy.
There are better, cheaper options. I find the MGI Navigator over engineered on features, but under engineered on practicality and function. Its stability is terrible, and the Remote untrustworthy. Why they went away from the Quad style front wheels beats me?. Ironically, they put them back on the AT model and charge extra for the "privilege"!
I play with a number of Electric Buggy users and the feedback and my observations tells me you should consider the QOD and Alphard. They are half the price and better designed imo, and the QOD is Australian designed and made.
https://www.qodgolf.com.au/
https://alphardgolf.com.au/
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2nd September 2022 11:19 AM
#65
Senior Member
Golf Hall of Fame Inductee
Originally Posted by
Daves
Thanks JC. I looked up the MGI site parts section and they say that the Axle sizes changed in 2018 (from 12.7mm to 15mm) and they are not interchangeable,unfortunately. They need to make a "Winter" type wheel for the Zips because the standard/AT Wheels are shite tread wise.
Sounds like you need these: https://www.hillsidebuggies.com.au/p...xoCYEoQAvD_BwE
Which I see are naturally out of stock.
Hillside was great to deal with. Free shipping too.
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2nd September 2022 12:15 PM
#66
Senior Member
Golf Hall of Fame Inductee
Thanks Dave. I do have one eye out for the Alphard, whenever my old MGI mum gave me gives up, or the www.kingcaddy.com.au
For the price of some of those MGI's i would go for the skateboard, www.golfskatecaddy.com.au which is also an Australian product, and local to SEQ. My old pennant mate is the GM, and its much cheaper than the one similar alternative. But yes.... i also prefer to walk.
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2nd September 2022 02:31 PM
#67
Senior Member
Multiple Major Winner
Originally Posted by
Johnny Canuck
That is a shame. I would prefer to buy via them rather than deal direct with MGI.
MGI support continue to be less than helpful. I messaged them about what wheels fit my cart;
So I then asked them if there was any difference other than Cosmetics;
HI David
The wheels in the photo are the only wheels that are combatable with your buggy.
Sigh.....
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2nd September 2022 03:03 PM
#68
Senior Member
Golf Hall of Fame Inductee
Originally Posted by
Daves
That is a shame. I would prefer to buy via them rather than deal direct with MGI.
MGI support continue to be less than helpful. I messaged them about what wheels fit my cart;
So I then asked them if there was any difference other than Cosmetics;
Sigh.....
Hopefully they get stock soon. My only regret with the new wheels was that I didn't get them sooner.
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2nd September 2022 04:34 PM
#69
Victorious Confederate Captain
Order of Merit winner
Originally Posted by
markTHEblake
Thanks Dave. I do have one eye out for the Alphard, whenever my old MGI mum gave me gives up, or the
www.kingcaddy.com.auFor the price of some of those MGI's i would go for the skateboard,
www.golfskatecaddy.com.au which is also an Australian product, and local to SEQ. My old pennant mate is the GM, and its much cheaper than the one similar alternative. But yes.... i also prefer to walk.
My golfing GP had a unicycle which he rode around the course.... Until the day he stacked and now requires a knee reconstruction
Chopperlink
WITB
Cobra Speedzone::Cobra Speedzone Tour 3 wood, Cobra F6 5 wood: Mizuno H4's, :Mizuno 50, Mizuno MP 56 and 60*:TM Works #7
AndyC will always be my AndyB(unny)
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2nd September 2022 11:39 PM
#70
Senior Member
Golf Hall of Fame Inductee
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3rd September 2022 07:28 AM
#71
Senior Member
Multiple Major Winner
Originally Posted by
Johnny Canuck
Thanks JC. I decided to try the AT wheels, they can't be any worse. MGI had some parts I needed that Hillside didn't stock so I placed an order. I am worried how chopped out the hubs are and want to replace the ASAP.
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3rd September 2022 12:16 PM
#72
Senior Member
Golf Hall of Fame Inductee
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3rd September 2022 03:44 PM
#73
Senior Member
Touring Pro (PGA)
Originally Posted by
markTHEblake
The more i read this the less inclined I am to buy a electric buggy.
Still my favourite and best golf Purchase.
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5th September 2022 08:12 AM
#74
Senior Member
Major Winner
Originally Posted by
BUSHY
Still my favourite and best golf Purchase.
Still my most hated and worst golf purchase.....
....and I own a Broomstick putter.
Ping G430 MAX 9° - Tour Alta CB Stiff
Ping G430 MAX 15° - Tour Alta CB Stiff
Ping G430 Hybrid 20.5° - Tour Alta CB Stiff
Srixon ZX7 4-PW - Dynamic Gold Tour Issue 120 S300
Cleveland RTX Zipcore 50°, 54°, 58°
Custom Lajosi DD201 - 390g head
GolfMap
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5th September 2022 09:26 AM
#75
Victorious Confederate Captain
Order of Merit winner
Originally Posted by
BUSHY
Still my favourite and best golf Purchase.
After 50km of ownership, I am starting to feel the same way
Chopperlink
WITB
Cobra Speedzone::Cobra Speedzone Tour 3 wood, Cobra F6 5 wood: Mizuno H4's, :Mizuno 50, Mizuno MP 56 and 60*:TM Works #7
AndyC will always be my AndyB(unny)
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