# GEM Forum

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## [Error 16, but Isn't?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/error-16-but-isnt/24128)

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**Author:** [@jbcrew](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jbcrew)\
**Replies:** 67\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2022, 10:21pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/error-16-but-isnt/24128 "2022-06-17T22:21:32Z")

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07 E4, 96v lithium, -12v diode, AMD 7.5 motor. Showing about 87v remaining. Casually driving for 20~ min in DL yesterday and lost power. Flat road, no bumps or potholes. Coasted to a stop, turned the key off, back on and…

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## [Upgrading to Lithium? Get $$ for your old lead](https://community.electricforum.com/t/upgrading-to-lithium-get-for-your-old-lead/24477)

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**Author:** [@dougl](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dougl)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2022, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/upgrading-to-lithium-get-for-your-old-lead/24477 "2022-06-16T22:22:29Z")

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I had not only 6 deep cycle lead acid batteries but also 2 6v deep cycle, 2 35Ahr wheelchair batteries and 8 12Ahr lawnmower batteries. The local Interstate Battery location said they’d give me $8ea for ‘car’ batteries …

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## [Bolt on fenders Gem E6 2014 Wellnuts: Defect in assembly or manufacturing error?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bolt-on-fenders-gem-e6-2014-wellnuts-defect-in-assembly-or-manufacturing-error/23644)

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**Author:** [@js9354](https://community.electricforum.com/u/js9354)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2022, 12:40am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bolt-on-fenders-gem-e6-2014-wellnuts-defect-in-assembly-or-manufacturing-error/23644 "2022-06-16T00:40:43Z")

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I needed to remove the left fender to rivit the mudflap to the fender. When the 4 bolts were removed the rubber Wellnuts just fell out inside the plastic frame cover. For those of us that use wellnuts you are supposed to…

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## [2018 Gem E4 for sale](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2018-gem-e4-for-sale/24443)

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**Author:** [@js9354](https://community.electricforum.com/u/js9354)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2022, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2018-gem-e4-for-sale/24443 "2022-06-15T20:49:42Z")

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I’m in the process of selling one of my Gems. This has a new extended Gel Battery pack (40+ range) and the full door package. Windows roll down. It was the shuttle for Sharp medical center in San Diego. Decals are off, b…

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## [Testing a speed sensor](https://community.electricforum.com/t/testing-a-speed-sensor/6420)

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**Author:** [@minglis](https://community.electricforum.com/u/minglis)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2022, 6:49pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/testing-a-speed-sensor/6420 "2022-06-15T18:49:20Z")

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I've seen several posts about bad speed sensors. I've found one place that will let you send yours in, they'll test it, then if it's bad, "rebuild" it & send it back for $20. Not a bad deal, but they seem so incredibly…

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## [Hard door handle](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hard-door-handle/24456)

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**Author:** [@CADTIP](https://community.electricforum.com/u/CADTIP)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2022, 2:12am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hard-door-handle/24456 "2022-06-14T02:12:20Z")

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I need a right side outside door handle for a hard door 2008 e2

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## [Updating 2001 GEM Controller to Handle Chevy Volt Lithium Batteries](https://community.electricforum.com/t/updating-2001-gem-controller-to-handle-chevy-volt-lithium-batteries/22990)

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**Author:** [@pauldivaniii](https://community.electricforum.com/u/pauldivaniii)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2022, 3:12am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/updating-2001-gem-controller-to-handle-chevy-volt-lithium-batteries/22990 "2022-06-13T03:12:24Z")

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Last year I restored a 2001 GEM 4 and, in the process, I replaced the 6 lead batteries with two 72 volt Chevy Volt lithium batteries. The problem is the controller cannot be programmed make use of the batteries. The run …

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## [2017 Project Car](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2017-project-car/17612)

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**Author:** [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\
**Replies:** 201\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2022, 1:41pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2017-project-car/17612 "2022-06-12T13:41:50Z")

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So this is the New Project Car. I wanted a car with doors and even though I already have a white 2016. I have decided I’m gonna start on this car.

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## [Hub Bore, Spacers/Adapters, Bolt patterns, Lug nuts , Aftermarket wheels GEM pre 2016](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hub-bore-spacers-adapters-bolt-patterns-lug-nuts-aftermarket-wheels-gem-pre-2016/23608)

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**Author:** [@js9354](https://community.electricforum.com/u/js9354)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2022, 4:27am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hub-bore-spacers-adapters-bolt-patterns-lug-nuts-aftermarket-wheels-gem-pre-2016/23608 "2022-06-12T04:27:29Z")

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I am restoring a 2014 E6 and was impressed with this forum’s recent wheel thread. Aftermarket 16" & 17"rims are a great way to give your cart a custom look. A set of tires/wheels can be had in the $700 range. Seems s…

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## [2008 GEM e4 needs screws for hard doors](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2008-gem-e4-needs-screws-for-hard-doors/24437)

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**Author:** [@dougl](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dougl)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2022, 12:09am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2008-gem-e4-needs-screws-for-hard-doors/24437 "2022-06-12T00:09:05Z")

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Anyone have drawings or specs on the washered screws used to hold the outer and inner halves of hard doors together? The 2008 I just purchases is missing 1-2 dozen of these screws.

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## [GEM T2 replacement](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-t2-replacement/24405)

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**Author:** [@davengl](https://community.electricforum.com/u/davengl)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2022, 10:45pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-t2-replacement/24405 "2022-06-07T22:45:43Z")

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I need a T2 controller replacement. I found a 2002 Ford Controller Rev 1. will it work???

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## [E81 in my POLARIS GEM E4](https://community.electricforum.com/t/e81-in-my-polaris-gem-e4/24094)

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**Author:** [@desarba](https://community.electricforum.com/u/desarba)\
**Replies:** 38\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2022, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/e81-in-my-polaris-gem-e4/24094 "2022-06-07T20:48:40Z")

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Hi everyone, my car is runnig with E81, top speed 25km/h and i replaced de sensor cable and still doing the same. I read the post about the error but nothing similar. I don’t know if the problem is from the controller "…

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## [02 Gem wiring diagram for steering column](https://community.electricforum.com/t/02-gem-wiring-diagram-for-steering-column/2641)

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**Author:** [@ed1](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ed1)\
**Replies:** 35\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2022, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/02-gem-wiring-diagram-for-steering-column/2641 "2022-06-06T18:09:41Z")

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I need the wiring diagram from the steering down to the big plug. Where could I find this?

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## [8.9 kWh Li-Ion 2022 GEM Not Charging](https://community.electricforum.com/t/8-9-kwh-li-ion-2022-gem-not-charging/24218)

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**Author:** [@Democreous](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Democreous)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2022, 1:27pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/8-9-kwh-li-ion-2022-gem-not-charging/24218 "2022-06-05T13:27:02Z")

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Weird issue came up at the end of last summer with my new 2022 GEM Lithium-Ion. It seems that after 200 miles, it is no longer charging. Everything runs normally while driving, but when I plug it in, nothing is indicatin…

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## [Lithium Lifepo4, cell charger. 3.2v](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lithium-lifepo4-cell-charger-3-2v/24389)

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**Author:** [@LithiumGods](https://community.electricforum.com/u/LithiumGods)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 4, 2022, 4:39pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lithium-lifepo4-cell-charger-3-2v/24389 "2022-06-04T16:39:13Z")

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Lithium Lifepo4 charger, single cell 3.2v. These are 20a fully automatic chargers for a LFP(lifepo4) cell. Perfect for balancing cells. !0a is a big charger and they are hard to find. $65 . 10 available

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## [Getting to know my 2000 Gem](https://community.electricforum.com/t/getting-to-know-my-2000-gem/24377)

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**Author:** [@next2pool](https://community.electricforum.com/u/next2pool)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 4, 2022, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/getting-to-know-my-2000-gem/24377 "2022-06-04T17:17:20Z")

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I have been running my 2000 E2 Gem at my cabin for a couple of months now.It appears to be in stock condition other than what I have done to it. I use it in very hilly terrain in Bisbee AZ. After reading about the negati…

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## [Chargery BMS problems with my Volt Lithium setup?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/chargery-bms-problems-with-my-volt-lithium-setup/15392)

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**Author:** [@TJelecD](https://community.electricforum.com/u/TJelecD)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [June 4, 2022, 4:15am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/chargery-bms-problems-with-my-volt-lithium-setup/15392 "2022-06-04T04:15:57Z")

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I have a really long thread here, with some of my build details and problems I ran into, but I felt like it was getting pretty long, so I decided to start a separate thread for this problem. TL;DR of the BMS problems in…

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## [2009 E4 batteries needed](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2009-e4-batteries-needed/24372)

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**Author:** [@txgibson](https://community.electricforum.com/u/txgibson)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2022, 10:59pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2009-e4-batteries-needed/24372 "2022-06-03T22:59:40Z")

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Hello, I live in Jacksonville Beach and looking for batteries for my 2009 E4. I am having sticker shock and thought I would ask for advice or if anyone has used batteries for sale cheaper. Thanks for your time,

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## [Suspension and Brake Upgrades for 2011 E2?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/suspension-and-brake-upgrades-for-2011-e2/24349)

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**Author:** [@GreenLantern](https://community.electricforum.com/u/GreenLantern)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2022, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/suspension-and-brake-upgrades-for-2011-e2/24349 "2022-06-02T16:20:38Z")

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My Gem has disk brakes in front, drum in rear. They are factory stock. My cart now goes an honest 40mph, sometimes a little faster. Obviously the brakes work, but was wondering if I should address upgrading the brakes? W…

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## [Looking for help on my 2003 e4](https://community.electricforum.com/t/looking-for-help-on-my-2003-e4/24355)

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**Author:** [@Jim64](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jim64)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2022, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/looking-for-help-on-my-2003-e4/24355 "2022-06-02T14:27:14Z")

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My 2003 Gem E4 wont go it says -11 when i turn the ignition on an -4 when ignition is off but on the charger. Please help

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## [Wiring diagram for a new body style](https://community.electricforum.com/t/wiring-diagram-for-a-new-body-style/24348)

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**Author:** [@Rosco](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Rosco)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2022, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/wiring-diagram-for-a-new-body-style/24348 "2022-06-01T23:35:05Z")

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Does anybody have a wiring diagram for 2016 and up gem cars?

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## [2008 GEM E4 Sale](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2008-gem-e4-sale/24256)

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**Author:** [@flyyellow](https://community.electricforum.com/u/flyyellow)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2022, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2008-gem-e4-sale/24256 "2022-06-01T19:42:23Z")

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So thinking of selling my 2008 GEM E4. It’s a really nice ride and everything works and is in excellent condition. I planned on taking it up to our vacation home, but then we decided we don’t really need it (now that I’…

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## [Another lithium conversion](https://community.electricforum.com/t/another-lithium-conversion/23523)

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**Author:** [@djgabriel2004](https://community.electricforum.com/u/djgabriel2004)\
**Replies:** 44\
**Last updated:** [May 31, 2022, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/another-lithium-conversion/23523 "2022-05-31T16:46:41Z")

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Another Lithium conversion for this 2011 E2 with Samsung SDI cells from @Inwo here in soFlo. The owner @GreenLantern shipped the car to me We installed 22S 90v 7.5kWh with Bluetooth and bms here some pics of the inst…

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## [Delta-Q Charger ? Are 912-7200 & 910-7200 compatible?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/delta-q-charger-are-912-7200-910-7200-compatible/24259)

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**Author:** [@SV70](https://community.electricforum.com/u/SV70)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 31, 2022, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/delta-q-charger-are-912-7200-910-7200-compatible/24259 "2022-05-31T16:18:01Z")

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I need to replace the 912-7200 charger on my '05 Gem & have found a 910-7200 from another '05. Is this a good replacement? From what I have found in a search on the forum here the 910 series may not be programmable? I am…

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## [Is the consensus that one -66 is the beginning of the end](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-the-consensus-that-one-66-is-the-beginning-of-the-end/24289)

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**Author:** [@dougl](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dougl)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2022, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-the-consensus-that-one-66-is-the-beginning-of-the-end/24289 "2022-05-30T19:40:31Z")

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I was traveling down a very slight decline and IIRC had just backed off on the throttle and got a -66 on my 2002 e4 with a T2 controller. I immediately moved to the side of the road then cycled power(key ON/OFF) and clea…

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## [Installing HID xenon headlights on newer GEM?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/installing-hid-xenon-headlights-on-newer-gem/23294)

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**Author:** [@JarJarJava](https://community.electricforum.com/u/JarJarJava)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2022, 2:32pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/installing-hid-xenon-headlights-on-newer-gem/23294 "2022-05-30T14:32:39Z")

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I’m considering swapping the halogen headlights out for HID Xenon a 2015 eM1400. Sometimes the HID ballasts don’t play nice on modern car electrical by messing with the canbus data and so on. Having only had the the ve…

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## [New to Me 2018 e4... having issues](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-to-me-2018-e4-having-issues/24291)

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**Author:** [@ckinsey](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ckinsey)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2022, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-to-me-2018-e4-having-issues/24291 "2022-05-30T14:02:03Z")

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Hi All, I’m a huge fan of this community and decided to purchase a 2018 e4 on Monday. Long story short I drove around for a few hours on Tuesday with no issues. I drove around yesterday (Wednesday) and started having is…

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## [Wrapping My 2016](https://community.electricforum.com/t/wrapping-my-2016/23978)

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**Author:** [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\
**Replies:** 38\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2022, 2:15am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/wrapping-my-2016/23978 "2022-05-30T02:15:14Z")

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Craigs List delivers! I found a great deal on this Matt Finish “Gun Metal Grey”. It looks a bit darker then Gems factory “Matt Finish Grey” Here are some pics of a Factory Matt Grey from gem below This in not my gem …

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## [Pros-Cons](https://community.electricforum.com/t/pros-cons/4884)

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**Author:** [@badfitter](https://community.electricforum.com/u/badfitter)\
**Replies:** 35\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2022, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/pros-cons/4884 "2022-05-27T18:54:49Z")

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I'm looking at a 2002 GEM E825 and would like to know any fundamental pros and cons about it. I know condition wise, things like batteries, wear and tear, tire age, etc, but were there significant changes made that mak…

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## [Set of batteries for 2016+ Gem. Little use $500](https://community.electricforum.com/t/set-of-batteries-for-2016-gem-little-use-500/24303)

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**Author:** [@LithiumGods](https://community.electricforum.com/u/LithiumGods)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2022, 12:44am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/set-of-batteries-for-2016-gem-little-use-500/24303 "2022-05-27T00:44:22Z")

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I have a set of Trojan t1275 flooded batteries Removed from a Gem for lithium upgrade. These are the heavy duty Trojan T1275(relabled for Continental) 140ah, 1200 cycle rating. Little use before removal. Set of 4 new on …

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