# GEM Forum

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## [Gear box oil maintenance](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gear-box-oil-maintenance/21405)

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**Author:** [@schinia](https://community.electricforum.com/u/schinia)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2022, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gear-box-oil-maintenance/21405 "2022-02-02T22:40:05Z")

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is there a maintenance period for changing the gear oil ? is it a 30 wgt engine oil? and is there fill and drain plug ?

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## [Who will be the first to install this motor](https://community.electricforum.com/t/who-will-be-the-first-to-install-this-motor/23423)

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**Author:** [@Laslonimne](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Laslonimne)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2022, 12:05am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/who-will-be-the-first-to-install-this-motor/23423 "2022-02-02T00:05:31Z")

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## [CV joint boot replacement](https://community.electricforum.com/t/cv-joint-boot-replacement/12089)

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**Author:** [@Redspyder](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Redspyder)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2022, 5:18pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/cv-joint-boot-replacement/12089 "2022-01-31T17:18:11Z")

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Need advice on changing CV joint boots on 2002 e825. I've changed boots on ATV's but wondering if anyone can advise if anything specific I should be aware of. Thanks. Mike

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## [charger light on](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charger-light-on/23409)

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**Author:** [@aquavi](https://community.electricforum.com/u/aquavi)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2022, 7:22pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charger-light-on/23409 "2022-01-31T19:22:35Z")

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I bought a used gem2 and I have a problem. The indication that the car is charging is constantly expected even if I remove the charger. I removed the charger and connected the black and white cable to -72volt and the r…

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## [New model Gem Car Throttle for 2005-2012](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-model-gem-car-throttle-for-2005-2012/16503)

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**Author:** [@Gem\_e2](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Gem_e2)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2022, 4:59pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-model-gem-car-throttle-for-2005-2012/16503 "2022-01-31T16:59:52Z")

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The replace for 2010400 new number are 2010469 kit with throttle and wire but no bolts i used one of the old shortest bolt

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## [Grade A New 100Ah Batteries For Sale](https://community.electricforum.com/t/grade-a-new-100ah-batteries-for-sale/21656)

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**Author:** [@hadawayj](https://community.electricforum.com/u/hadawayj)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2022, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/grade-a-new-100ah-batteries-for-sale/21656 "2022-01-31T14:27:21Z")

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NEW 100Ah batteries. I have 25 100Ah New Grade A (All tests up to specs.) I top-balanced all of them and did a capacity check. They all are balanced and a little over 100Ah. Selling for $1875 shipped East of Mississ…

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## [2007 e4 motor help](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2007-e4-motor-help/23394)

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**Author:** [@kartracer](https://community.electricforum.com/u/kartracer)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2022, 4:42am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2007-e4-motor-help/23394 "2022-01-29T04:42:23Z")

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Will this cart have AC or DC motor? thanks

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## [Would like to change from AGM to LITHIUM](https://community.electricforum.com/t/would-like-to-change-from-agm-to-lithium/23389)

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**Author:** [@kartracer](https://community.electricforum.com/u/kartracer)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2022, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/would-like-to-change-from-agm-to-lithium/23389 "2022-01-30T15:34:22Z")

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Is this as easy as 1 2 3??? Who can I call for help ?

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## [Thinking about Adding 4 more cells](https://community.electricforum.com/t/thinking-about-adding-4-more-cells/23400)

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**Author:** [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2022, 3:01pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/thinking-about-adding-4-more-cells/23400 "2022-01-30T15:01:51Z")

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Right now I have a 20 Cell Bolt pack in my car. I have become quite familiar with the cars perforce & it’s range. Well the other day I accidentally charged my car car higher then I normally do & the extra voltage and p…

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## [ Delta Q 912-7200 green wire](https://community.electricforum.com/t/delta-q-912-7200-green-wire/21696)

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**Author:** [@aksmitty76](https://community.electricforum.com/u/aksmitty76)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2022, 4:07am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/delta-q-912-7200-green-wire/21696 "2022-01-30T04:07:22Z")

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One question. Where does the GREEN wire from my Delta Q 912-7200 connect to on cart. E825. The old charger was not there when i purchased. I was told it was a Zivan. I blindly bought the Delta q figuring it would have ap…

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## [GEM Insurance recoommendation?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-insurance-recoommendation/22709)

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**Author:** [@databocker](https://community.electricforum.com/u/databocker)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2022, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-insurance-recoommendation/22709 "2022-01-28T23:02:55Z")

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I haven’t seen a recent thread on GEM insurance recommendations. There was one that was quite dated so I thought I would share my experience today in a new thread. I saw that some of you have recommended American Modern.…

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## [Gem Charger Conversion Model 922-7200-04B to Model 922-7254](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-charger-conversion-model-922-7200-04b-to-model-922-7254/23371)

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**Author:** [@js9354](https://community.electricforum.com/u/js9354)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2022, 1:31am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-charger-conversion-model-922-7200-04b-to-model-922-7254/23371 "2022-01-27T01:31:15Z")

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I have recently completed the installation of the Model 922-7254 into my 2014 E6 project car. I know this has been discussed ad nauseum, but it was confusing (to me) on how to wire the Deutsch plug that I thought I would…

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## [In Need of a San Diego Gem Mechanic](https://community.electricforum.com/t/in-need-of-a-san-diego-gem-mechanic/23344)

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**Author:** [@Ahayes488](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Ahayes488)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2022, 12:15am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/in-need-of-a-san-diego-gem-mechanic/23344 "2022-01-27T00:15:44Z")

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Hi Everyone, I just purchased 2 2002 E825 4-Seater Gems and was looking for an experienced Gem Mechanic that won’t crush the bank (I am located in San Diego). I purchased the parts and have to replace both CV Joints on …

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## [Best source for parts?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/best-source-for-parts/21593)

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**Author:** [@2013GEMtruck](https://community.electricforum.com/u/2013GEMtruck)\
**Replies:** 33\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2022, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/best-source-for-parts/21593 "2022-01-26T18:27:13Z")

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Hey, in changing out my new wheels/tires I discovered I need new wheel bearings, I broke a stud, need brake rotors too. Not finding a lot of options out there, anybody got a good line on stuff like this? (sorry if a pos…

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## [Ludicrous Speed question - 2002 GEM E4](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ludicrous-speed-question-2002-gem-e4/23103)

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**Author:** [@traviswright](https://community.electricforum.com/u/traviswright)\
**Replies:** 37\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2022, 6:38am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ludicrous-speed-question-2002-gem-e4/23103 "2022-01-26T06:38:46Z")

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Hey all - I picked up a 2002 GEM E4 yesterday, and it is pretty awesome, but I have a question about the speed… First, it has upgraded wheels with 205/50 R15 tires, so I am sure that is part of the answer to my question…

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## [NO power, interlock?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/no-power-interlock/23241)

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**Author:** [@Jonathan\_Cushing](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jonathan_Cushing)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2022, 1:16am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/no-power-interlock/23241 "2022-01-26T01:16:43Z")

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2005 Gem EL with long bed. Issue: There is no power or display in system screen or function. Known variables: Was working just fine. It rained for about a week while it sat outside. After rain it would not turn on a…

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## [Need QuiQ programmer CT to upload algo 359](https://community.electricforum.com/t/need-quiq-programmer-ct-to-upload-algo-359/23296)

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**Author:** [@js9354](https://community.electricforum.com/u/js9354)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2022, 4:00am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/need-quiq-programmer-ct-to-upload-algo-359/23296 "2022-01-24T04:00:22Z")

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Recently I locally bought a 2018 GEM E4 that needs some work. It has the original AGM battery pack. But I got a really good deal on a set of 8 6 volt MK gel batteries. I intend on removing the battery tray and extending …

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## [2018 paint defect on aluminum--Any one else with this problem?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2018-paint-defect-on-aluminum-any-one-else-with-this-problem/23305)

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**Author:** [@js9354](https://community.electricforum.com/u/js9354)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2022, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2018-paint-defect-on-aluminum-any-one-else-with-this-problem/23305 "2022-01-21T17:12:42Z")

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So I got a 2018 previously owned by Sharp Healthcare in San Diego. I’ve owned Gems, but never saw the hammertone finish flake off like this Gem. The rest of the paint is in good condition. If you look at the service man…

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## [Minimum battery voltage for onboard charge](https://community.electricforum.com/t/minimum-battery-voltage-for-onboard-charge/23078)

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**Author:** [@Laslonimne](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Laslonimne)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2022, 12:15am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/minimum-battery-voltage-for-onboard-charge/23078 "2022-01-21T00:15:19Z")

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I have owned a bone-stock 2009 eL since new. The AGM batteries are less than a year old. I made the mistake of leaving the main contactor and the ignition switch both ON while I was gone for three weeks. The batteries ar…

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## [Disk brake conversion How To](https://community.electricforum.com/t/disk-brake-conversion-how-to/3942)

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**Author:** [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2022, 12:11am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/disk-brake-conversion-how-to/3942 "2022-01-21T00:11:54Z")

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Here is a video of me doing a Disk Brake conversion on a Buddy’s 1999 Gem. This is the Kit that Nevaccessories.Com sells. I think the kit was around $680 and requires you to send in some of your Original parts as a refun…

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## [Curt's battery issues](https://community.electricforum.com/t/curts-battery-issues/23234)

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**Author:** [@MikeKC](https://community.electricforum.com/u/MikeKC)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2022, 1:02am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/curts-battery-issues/23234 "2022-01-18T01:02:05Z")

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Moving to new thread - can’t handle so many topics under the wrong title. Trips on accel and regen. Fine with lead. Bybass jk bms and regen is ok, but trip on hard accel. With bms, only showed 300a.

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## [A very special Schafer/Rodney transmission](https://community.electricforum.com/t/a-very-special-schafer-rodney-transmission/22826)

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**Author:** [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2022, 12:53am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/a-very-special-schafer-rodney-transmission/22826 "2022-01-18T00:53:54Z")

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A 6 TO 1 SCHAFER / RODNEY transmission built for Dave Bissen and @djgabriel2004 for a special project. Lets ask Gabriel to give us the history and pictures of the build. Rodney

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## [Horn Swap to a Wolo](https://community.electricforum.com/t/horn-swap-to-a-wolo/23120)

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**Author:** [@ajd1800](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ajd1800)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2022, 2:33pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/horn-swap-to-a-wolo/23120 "2022-01-16T14:33:06Z")

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Purchased a WOLO Bad Boy model 419 Horn from Harb Freight thinking it would be a quick swap out on my 2001 4 seat Gem. Swithed out the wires and tried to test before mounting… No Luck… Anyone have any ideas ? Will I ne…

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## [Cheep Tow Hook (Amazon)](https://community.electricforum.com/t/cheep-tow-hook-amazon/23235)

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**Author:** [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2022, 12:10am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/cheep-tow-hook-amazon/23235 "2022-01-16T00:10:32Z")

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Hey I know this is a Item most don’t wanna have or add on, But for $17 I thought “what the heck”. We were doing some off roading “smooth Jeep trails” nothing serious, but my tires are in no way dirt tires & we had a budd…

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## [Gettig the half shaft out](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gettig-the-half-shaft-out/22730)

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**Author:** [@TJC](https://community.electricforum.com/u/TJC)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2022, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gettig-the-half-shaft-out/22730 "2022-01-15T23:08:37Z")

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I am trying to get the half shaft away form the differential. The manual says it’s held on by a spring clip and to pry it away with two short pry bars, I don’t see anywhere I can get a pry bar between the cv joint and …

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## [Half Shaft Replacement](https://community.electricforum.com/t/half-shaft-replacement/22496)

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**Author:** [@TJC](https://community.electricforum.com/u/TJC)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2022, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/half-shaft-replacement/22496 "2022-01-15T20:58:21Z")

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I am considering replacing the half shaft on my 2000 2 seat GEM. The steps in the manual seem a little confusing. So I need to remove the retaining nut form the wheel assembly, and then I assume there is enough flex to…

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## [Rivian All Electric Truck](https://community.electricforum.com/t/rivian-all-electric-truck/23257)

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**Author:** [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2022, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/rivian-all-electric-truck/23257 "2022-01-14T17:49:57Z")

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My Neighbor just got his New “Launch Edition” RT-1 Truck. This thing is crazy fast. 0-60 3 seconds. 7000 Lbs, 10,000 Foot Lbs of Torque 840 HP. AWD 4 electric motors. $80k It’s just crazy the potential that all of thes…

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## [AC motor for Gem](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ac-motor-for-gem/13944)

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**Author:** [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\
**Replies:** 71\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2022, 5:06am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ac-motor-for-gem/13944 "2022-01-13T05:06:35Z")

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Investigating a more efficient motor for Gems. This is a 10hp PMAC motor designed for a 35mph NEV. 19 spline transaxle mount. Available at low cost on surplus market, as well as the controllers.

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## [2001 E825 bad T1 controller repair or upgrade to T2](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2001-e825-bad-t1-controller-repair-or-upgrade-to-t2/19588)

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**Author:** [@Plutogogo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Plutogogo)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2022, 1:30am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2001-e825-bad-t1-controller-repair-or-upgrade-to-t2/19588 "2022-01-11T01:30:30Z")

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Hello, new to the forum. Been reading in the forum for the upgrades for the GEM car. I have 2001 GEM E825, bought it since new but have been garage kept, only has 844 miles on it. 5years ago when I moved, it had dead …

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## [Parts for your vintage GEM](https://community.electricforum.com/t/parts-for-your-vintage-gem/3379)

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**Author:** [@nosgsxr](https://community.electricforum.com/u/nosgsxr)\
**Replies:** 55\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2022, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/parts-for-your-vintage-gem/3379 "2022-01-09T22:01:02Z")

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I found a guy who bought out the GEM warehouse when Polaris bought them out...they didn't want to move the parts so he was able to buy the whole lot..he has over 1/2 millon in parts ...some stuff that we can all use...I …

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