# GEM Forum **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=49 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 50 --- ## [Strange problem with e4 2006 Gem, something smells like burning](https://community.electricforum.com/t/strange-problem-with-e4-2006-gem-something-smells-like-burning/21304)
**Author:** [@Evigh](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Evigh)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2021, 1:17pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/strange-problem-with-e4-2006-gem-something-smells-like-burning/21304 "2021-04-27T13:17:17Z")
Today I was out trying my new lithium batteries, fully charged to 82V. The gem speeds away really good, I turn the lights on and everything seems fine. Max speed now is just 45 km/h, but it gets there fast. After just a… --- ## [Symptoms of a Bad Motor?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/symptoms-of-a-bad-motor/18984)
**Author:** [@Erniea15](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Erniea15)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2021, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/symptoms-of-a-bad-motor/18984 "2021-04-26T17:02:39Z")
I’ve had this weird “stutter” in my 2000 GEM 4 seater that I’ve been chasing for the past year or so that seems to be getting worse. Originally, it would happen around 15 mph where the motor would enable, disengage, and… --- ## [Say hello to my little friend... Gemma!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/say-hello-to-my-little-friend-gemma/21299)
**Author:** [@FUNDAD](https://community.electricforum.com/u/FUNDAD)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2021, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/say-hello-to-my-little-friend-gemma/21299 "2021-04-26T14:44:04Z")
My “new to me” 2016 E4 was brought home yesterday afternoon. Already having a great time with it. Kids and I love it. Hell, I may like it more than them. Came with two brand new shocks / springs and a complete set of br… --- ## [AMD Motor brushes](https://community.electricforum.com/t/amd-motor-brushes/21290)
**Author:** [@mreiff](https://community.electricforum.com/u/mreiff)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2021, 7:08pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/amd-motor-brushes/21290 "2021-04-25T19:08:11Z")
Were do I buy brushes and a brush holder for a 7.5 AMD motor? I broke my holder trying to free up my brushes. Gem had sat outside along time. Thanks --- ## [Lookin for a gen motor 6 seats](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lookin-for-a-gen-motor-6-seats/21251)
**Author:** [@GD\_Debre](https://community.electricforum.com/u/GD_Debre)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2021, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lookin-for-a-gen-motor-6-seats/21251 "2021-04-22T17:59:21Z")
Need a torque motor that can handle the heat for a six seat golf cart where can I buy ant ideas --- ## [RE: Kinghappy is Now wait for it , wait for it .... LithiumGods](https://community.electricforum.com/t/re-kinghappy-is-now-wait-for-it-wait-for-it-lithiumgods/21270)
**Author:** [@jm1361](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jm1361)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2021, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/re-kinghappy-is-now-wait-for-it-wait-for-it-lithiumgods/21270 "2021-04-21T21:39:34Z")
Continuing the discussion from 7 TH 12v Battery: --- ## [BDI display not working](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bdi-display-not-working/11963)
**Author:** [@okeyt](https://community.electricforum.com/u/okeyt)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2021, 2:05pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bdi-display-not-working/11963 "2021-04-21T14:05:29Z")
New to forum. Just acquired 1999 E825 4 seater. New batteries installed and waiting on battery display and charger from Gwest. Car runs great with the new batteries but the BDI only displays 0000. Don't really care a… --- ## [Tires and/or wheel recommendations](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tires-and-or-wheel-recommendations/21213)
**Author:** [@Larry](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Larry)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2021, 11:59am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tires-and-or-wheel-recommendations/21213 "2021-04-21T11:59:06Z")
I’ve read the posts about using rims as large as 17". I need help finding replacement tires for my 165/70R12 tires which are about slick after 13 years. I have chrome wheels on my 2008 e4. Can anyone recomment replace… --- ## [Lithium battery in a 2002](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lithium-battery-in-a-2002/21107)
**Author:** [@GEM\_or\_Ford\_Model\_A](https://community.electricforum.com/u/GEM_or_Ford_Model_A)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2021, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lithium-battery-in-a-2002/21107 "2021-04-20T23:53:12Z")
I bought a LI battery from Inwo last fall. Volt (I think) 72V package with a BMS. This was something he had on the shelf and delivered as is. I understood. Everything worked at first on the bench but then I got some open… --- ## [Available gem motors](https://community.electricforum.com/t/available-gem-motors/20686)
**Author:** [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2021, 4:41am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/available-gem-motors/20686 "2021-04-20T04:41:48Z")
AVAILABLE GEM MOTORS (1) ADVANCE STOCK 5HP MOTOR $200 plus shipping (3) ADVAMCE 7.5 HP FAN MOTOR $425 each plus shipping History: These are the most powerful motors installed in GEM cars. They got a bad reputatio… --- ## [Just bought a 2013 GEM e6 getting errors](https://community.electricforum.com/t/just-bought-a-2013-gem-e6-getting-errors/21221)
**Author:** [@Sayron](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Sayron)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2021, 4:39pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/just-bought-a-2013-gem-e6-getting-errors/21221 "2021-04-18T16:39:42Z")
Hi all, I finally pulled the trigger on buying a 2013 GEM e6. I was able to get it all charged up and tried getting it to run. It seems to have a T5 controller in it as the controller (2015) catalog number on the unit… --- ## [2021 gem e6 faster than 25 mph](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2021-gem-e6-faster-than-25-mph/21234)
**Author:** [@ryegut](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ryegut)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2021, 4:11am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2021-gem-e6-faster-than-25-mph/21234 "2021-04-18T04:11:37Z")
Brand new to Gems. We live on an island and can drive it anywhere but the gem essentially goes up to 25 mph and not a mile over. I’ve read a bit about MM and it seems it won’t work for a 2021. Any advice for a novice? A… --- ## [GEM is stepping up it's game](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-is-stepping-up-its-game/21193)
**Author:** [@MikeKC](https://community.electricforum.com/u/MikeKC)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2021, 8:17pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-is-stepping-up-its-game/21193 "2021-04-16T20:17:03Z")
New GEM options !! --- ## [2006 GEM how do I change from MPG to Kilometers](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2006-gem-how-do-i-change-from-mpg-to-kilometers/14147)
**Author:** [@2006MaineGEM](https://community.electricforum.com/u/2006MaineGEM)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2021, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2006-gem-how-do-i-change-from-mpg-to-kilometers/14147 "2021-04-16T18:24:02Z")
Hi All Just put in the Magic Magnet in our 2006 GEM and can’t figure out how to change speedometer from MPH to Kilometers. I don’t have a manual so any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Ken --- ## [Half charge immediately to turtle mode](https://community.electricforum.com/t/half-charge-immediately-to-turtle-mode/20433)
**Author:** [@Gemlouisiana](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Gemlouisiana)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2021, 4:44am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/half-charge-immediately-to-turtle-mode/20433 "2021-04-15T04:44:26Z")
Hi all, I purchased a used 2007 e4 about 6 months ago. When I purchased, the batteries were 12month old. The problem I’m having is as soon as I get a reading of half charge left, it will almost immediately drop to tur… --- ## [How to NOT ship a Motor VS How to Ship a Motor](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-to-not-ship-a-motor-vs-how-to-ship-a-motor/12870)
**Author:** [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2021, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-to-not-ship-a-motor-vs-how-to-ship-a-motor/12870 "2021-04-14T14:02:41Z")
If you wanna ship a 50lb + hunk of Metal and Magnet you better make sure it’s well packed. You can rest assure it’s gonna have a rough journey I opened up the cardboard box and this is what spilled out!!! NOT GOOD. \[IM… --- ## [16' E4 with new Gears/AC Motor Mod](https://community.electricforum.com/t/16-e4-with-new-gears-ac-motor-mod/18825)
**Author:** [@MikeKC](https://community.electricforum.com/u/MikeKC)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2021, 11:46pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/16-e4-with-new-gears-ac-motor-mod/18825 "2021-04-13T23:46:58Z")
Big thanks tor Rodney @Old\_Houseboater for the new 12:1 gears for my 16’ E4. With the new gears and the AC Motor mod my Tesla powered GEM is burning the tires off around the corners. Thanks Rodney !! Listen to the vid… --- ## [Looking for a windshield 2002 e4](https://community.electricforum.com/t/looking-for-a-windshield-2002-e4/18771)
**Author:** [@Gem02](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Gem02)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2021, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/looking-for-a-windshield-2002-e4/18771 "2021-04-12T22:54:55Z")
Looking for a front windshield for my 2002 e4. I’m in New York so shipping is an issue with the west coast shops. Any suggestion are appreciated Thanks --- ## [Share a Spark battery? Sold](https://community.electricforum.com/t/share-a-spark-battery-sold/21134)
**Author:** [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2021, 9:03am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/share-a-spark-battery-sold/21134 "2021-04-12T09:03:16Z")
Anyone near enough to pick up a battery in Wilsonville, Oregon? --- ## [2000 gem brakes](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2000-gem-brakes/5322)
**Author:** [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2021, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2000-gem-brakes/5322 "2021-04-11T22:29:39Z")
Brake petal is hard. Takes a very hard push to slow down. Not sure if I could lock em up without both feet. Normal? --- ## [2002 E835 Owners Manual](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-e835-owners-manual/2862)
**Author:** [@tincup](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tincup)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2021, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-e835-owners-manual/2862 "2021-04-11T21:29:20Z")
I recently bought a 2002 Gem but no owners manual came with it. Is it worth getting one? Or, does it contain info like "to start put key in ignition and turn on", "don't drive sideways on 20% grades" etc. If I sho… --- ## [2012 Gem E6 value](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2012-gem-e6-value/21175)
**Author:** [@Grompa](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Grompa)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2021, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2012-gem-e6-value/21175 "2021-04-11T17:28:58Z")
Hi, new member here looking for help in purchasing my first Gem car. I’m looking at a 2012 Gem E6 with Diamond plate box on the back with wood rack. All original, it appears to be pristine condition with only 780 miles… --- ## [2002 e825 not moving, contactor not engaging, but constant buzzer and 88 on BDI](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-e825-not-moving-contactor-not-engaging-but-constant-buzzer-and-88-on-bdi/21111)
**Author:** [@SkortchPork13](https://community.electricforum.com/u/SkortchPork13)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2021, 1:40am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-e825-not-moving-contactor-not-engaging-but-constant-buzzer-and-88-on-bdi/21111 "2021-04-04T01:40:59Z")
2002 e825 not moving. The contactor does not try to engage. The BDI reads 88 and hour glass symbol is lit up and the buzzer buzzes, no matter what. Emergency brake location doesn’t make a difference and road/turf switch… --- ## [Acceleration Slows Down](https://community.electricforum.com/t/acceleration-slows-down/20941)
**Author:** [@sal101011](https://community.electricforum.com/u/sal101011)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2021, 2:35am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/acceleration-slows-down/20941 "2021-03-31T02:35:06Z")
Hello everyone. I recently purchased a 2017 Gem E6. I had to make a few mods to it, below are the modifications: 14" Wheels sitting 23.5" tall 8 x 12V LifePO4 Batteries 100 AMP. 2p4s ~ 48V 200 Amps Ride4Fun SpeedKit… --- ## [Optimus Ride and Polaris team](https://community.electricforum.com/t/optimus-ride-and-polaris-team/21105)
**Author:** [@MikeKC](https://community.electricforum.com/u/MikeKC)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2021, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/optimus-ride-and-polaris-team/21105 "2021-03-30T21:25:44Z")
Kinda cool concept - 75,000 rides completed. Optimus Ride and Polaris team --- ## [Anyone need a Zivan charger? Free + shipping](https://community.electricforum.com/t/anyone-need-a-zivan-charger-free-shipping/21081)
**Author:** [@Erniea15](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Erniea15)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2021, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/anyone-need-a-zivan-charger-free-shipping/21081 "2021-03-30T14:52:19Z")
Came out of a 2002 gem that I’m converting to lithium. Was working when it came out of the car. Yours for the price of shipping. --- ## [New Lithium conversion!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-lithium-conversion/18430)
**Author:** [@basco](https://community.electricforum.com/u/basco)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2021, 1:48am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-lithium-conversion/18430 "2021-03-30T01:48:30Z")
Just completed my lithium upgrade. Only driven it one day so far, but WOW! What a difference! I ordered 25 135 Ah batteries from China, matched them into 12v batteries “packs” and installed them. I used 1/4” by 1”… --- ## [GEM driver's seat](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-drivers-seat/21076)
**Author:** [@scruboak](https://community.electricforum.com/u/scruboak)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2021, 3:38am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-drivers-seat/21076 "2021-03-29T03:38:34Z")
Looking for replacement driver’s seat for 2012 GEM cart after seat support corroded and gave way due to seaside air quality. Anyone had this problem? Can the support be welded? --- ## [Clear Coat Removal Advice](https://community.electricforum.com/t/clear-coat-removal-advice/17802)
**Author:** [@IRBGEM](https://community.electricforum.com/u/IRBGEM)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2021, 2:01am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/clear-coat-removal-advice/17802 "2021-03-26T02:01:07Z")
I’ve been working on prepping the plastic body panels for paint and have, like may of you, run into the problem of removing the thick top layer of clear that sits on the paint. I’ve tried sanding, chipping and finally he… --- ## [2009 GEM E6 Wheels and tires](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2009-gem-e6-wheels-and-tires/19885)
**Author:** [@syrupdawg](https://community.electricforum.com/u/syrupdawg)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2021, 3:01pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2009-gem-e6-wheels-and-tires/19885 "2021-03-23T15:01:06Z")
New here so Im going to be asking a few questions about my 2009 E6. I need to put new tires on it so I was going to go ahead and get some better looking wheels than the stock white ones with hub cabs. The problem is I … [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=48) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=50)