# GEM Forum **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=84 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 85 --- ## [My First EV with a need for speed](https://community.electricforum.com/t/my-first-ev-with-a-need-for-speed/14750)
**Author:** [@GR8EV](https://community.electricforum.com/u/GR8EV)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2018, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/my-first-ev-with-a-need-for-speed/14750 "2018-11-09T20:10:21Z")
I just got a 2014 Gem e2. A total newbie. Any suggestions will be appreciated. --- ## [Yet another lithium upgrade for dummies on a 2005 825 (some info needed)](https://community.electricforum.com/t/yet-another-lithium-upgrade-for-dummies-on-a-2005-825-some-info-needed/13374)
**Author:** [@diymatt](https://community.electricforum.com/u/diymatt)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2018, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/yet-another-lithium-upgrade-for-dummies-on-a-2005-825-some-info-needed/13374 "2018-11-09T17:47:23Z")
I bought a used 4 seater GEM and the batteries are hilariously bloated and hosed due to Craigslist liars. Regardless, that’s not relevant to this, more of a warning to newcomers. (new battery doth not mean good battery… --- ## [Winter storage gel batteries](https://community.electricforum.com/t/winter-storage-gel-batteries/14686)
**Author:** [@Redspyder](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Redspyder)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2018, 6:34am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/winter-storage-gel-batteries/14686 "2018-11-09T06:34:35Z")
Should I leave the cart plugged in over the winter while we are gone or use power disconnect switch and remove some battery cables? Cart stored inside attached insulated but unheated garage , Gel batteries, storage time … --- ## [GEM AGM vs GEL Batteries](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-agm-vs-gel-batteries/14878)
**Author:** [@floores](https://community.electricforum.com/u/floores)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2018, 5:55am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-agm-vs-gel-batteries/14878 "2018-11-09T05:55:37Z")
On a 2008 Gem with AGM replacing GEL, is it ok to use the onboard factory charger ? There are so many differences of opinions out there on this subject. Thanks a lot ! Richard Floores flooresrichard@gmail.com --- ## [Trying to find out how to buy decent flooded 12 volt batteries](https://community.electricforum.com/t/trying-to-find-out-how-to-buy-decent-flooded-12-volt-batteries/14881)
**Author:** [@Mac\_Monroe](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Mac_Monroe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 2:03pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/trying-to-find-out-how-to-buy-decent-flooded-12-volt-batteries/14881 "2018-11-08T14:03:43Z")
I know this is probably a simple problem, but the auto parts stores, and Costco seem to only offer “marine deep-cycle” batteries in the correct battery size (31). Also they list things like cranking amps, and other rati… --- ## [Parts wanted . T5 controller and main contactor](https://community.electricforum.com/t/parts-wanted-t5-controller-and-main-contactor/14883)
**Author:** [@LithiumGods](https://community.electricforum.com/u/LithiumGods)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 11:47am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/parts-wanted-t5-controller-and-main-contactor/14883 "2018-11-08T11:47:17Z")
looking for a t5 controller and a main contactor . Or if anyone knows of a salvaged late model cart i will buy the whole thing . mike 239 784 5690 --- ## [2017 Gem CAN DBC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2017-gem-can-dbc/14874)
**Author:** [@flawed\_logicc](https://community.electricforum.com/u/flawed_logicc)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2018, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2017-gem-can-dbc/14874 "2018-11-07T20:39:39Z")
Does anyone have or know where to find any Gem CAN DBC files? I have a bmc that doesn’t work properly and want to dig into what it’s putting out on CAN. But also want to get into the CAN network to add some control logi… --- ## [Gifted a Gem e2 2008 need some help](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gifted-a-gem-e2-2008-need-some-help/14845)
**Author:** [@Don\_Goll](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Don_Goll)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2018, 1:52am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gifted-a-gem-e2-2008-need-some-help/14845 "2018-11-06T01:52:33Z")
This thing has potential except I am having an issue with an 08 e2. Car was left in my grandparents garage dead for a year. After I took ownership I Charged each batt individually, replaced speed sensor, tuned and bled b… --- ## [2013 GEM, Backup Beeper circuit](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2013-gem-backup-beeper-circuit/14861)
**Author:** [@VeniceGEM](https://community.electricforum.com/u/VeniceGEM)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2018, 12:40am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2013-gem-backup-beeper-circuit/14861 "2018-11-06T00:40:22Z")
2013 GEM e2. Looking for the wiring to the backup beeper so that I can put a manual switch in the circuit to kill the beeper on demand. Can anyone provide location and color codes of that circuit? Thank you. --- ## [Another lithium thread](https://community.electricforum.com/t/another-lithium-thread/5857)
**Author:** [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2018, 12:18am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/another-lithium-thread/5857 "2018-11-06T00:18:29Z")
Step one-buy 350lbs of batteries. 288 pack. 96-3 packs in series. 7-44v and 2-22v packs. Couldn't find any Nissan leaf cells. Found a Chevy volt. Step two-stand back and admire them. That's as far as I go today… --- ## [Third Brake Light Repair](https://community.electricforum.com/t/third-brake-light-repair/4221)
**Author:** [@Barry](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Barry)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2018, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/third-brake-light-repair/4221 "2018-11-05T20:38:40Z")
Hi. I need some help with the third brake light on the rear roof of my 2007 E2. The lower brake lights both work when the brake pedal is depressed but the third light does not. I checked both bulbs. I checked for vol… --- ## [2007-2015 GEM Power Steering](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2007-2015-gem-power-steering/14864)
**Author:** [@fair.child](https://community.electricforum.com/u/fair.child)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2018, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2007-2015-gem-power-steering/14864 "2018-11-05T20:36:06Z")
Hello there, New member here and I do have a quick question regarding an older Polaris GEM. I’ve been looking to install Electric Power Steering or DC Motor to make the e4 steering moves easily for elders. Is there any … --- ## [2008 GEM E6 only goes 18 MPH on High](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2008-gem-e6-only-goes-18-mph-on-high/14700)
**Author:** [@Bmmoore42](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Bmmoore42)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2018, 10:07am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2008-gem-e6-only-goes-18-mph-on-high/14700 "2018-11-05T10:07:45Z")
I recently purchased a 2008 GEM E6 6 passenger that I am in the process of restoring. It was used as an Island Taxi and was fairly beat up when I purchased it. I installed new lead acid batteries because there was none i… --- ## [Gem Drum Brakes - Don't Understand](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-drum-brakes-dont-understand/14840)
**Author:** [@MikeKC](https://community.electricforum.com/u/MikeKC)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2018, 3:54pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-drum-brakes-dont-understand/14840 "2018-11-04T15:54:56Z")
All, Please excuse my ingornace but I guess I grew up just after disk brake became pretty much the standard and had never repalced drum brakes before. Last nigth I replaced the drum brakes on my 2008 GEM, all went pret… --- ## [2005 Gem Cart Issue](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2005-gem-cart-issue/14820)
**Author:** [@tunabob](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tunabob)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2018, 12:32am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2005-gem-cart-issue/14820 "2018-11-03T00:32:16Z")
our 2005 gem has 2 red flashes for the charging status, help? --- ## [Input Shaft Bearing Stuck/Removal](https://community.electricforum.com/t/input-shaft-bearing-stuck-removal/14818)
**Author:** [@Dragcar](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Dragcar)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2018, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/input-shaft-bearing-stuck-removal/14818 "2018-11-01T19:49:56Z")
I have my input shaft removed so I can replace bearings and bumper. Assuming I need a 3 point bearing removal tool to remove the bearings? Do you guys use a puller you can recommend? Or do you take it to a machine shop?… --- ## [2014 DOA - Gem died while driving, now no display](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2014-doa-gem-died-while-driving-now-no-display/14808)
**Author:** [@MGustave](https://community.electricforum.com/u/MGustave)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2018, 1:53pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2014-doa-gem-died-while-driving-now-no-display/14808 "2018-10-30T13:53:06Z")
Hi gang. I need some help to narrow this down. While driving yesterday, fully charged (newer batteries), the gem e4 just died. Rolled it back down the hill backwards…then then turn indicator beep started going off…then w… --- ## [Motor/Spline Bumper](https://community.electricforum.com/t/motor-spline-bumper/14505)
**Author:** [@Dragcar](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Dragcar)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2018, 4:31am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/motor-spline-bumper/14505 "2018-10-30T04:31:36Z")
Hello, Does anyone have the part # for the proper motor/spline Bumper? I have replaced mine twice now with the one from NEV and it wears out too quickly. I get maybe 20-30 miles out of them before I get the clunk sound… --- ## [Hard to Find Parts for 2008 GEM e4](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hard-to-find-parts-for-2008-gem-e4/14811)
**Author:** [@TimW](https://community.electricforum.com/u/TimW)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2018, 4:39pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hard-to-find-parts-for-2008-gem-e4/14811 "2018-10-29T16:39:51Z")
I need to change out both knuckle assemblies for my 2008 GEM e4 w/9.21" discs and can’t find the parts anywhere. The Polaris dealers all say Polaris is not supporting the older model GEMs with parts. Any ideas? --- ## [2015 Gem E2 brake parts issue](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2015-gem-e2-brake-parts-issue/14801)
**Author:** [@Jag73e](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jag73e)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2018, 11:59am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2015-gem-e2-brake-parts-issue/14801 "2018-10-28T11:59:17Z")
Very frustrating 2015 brake issue. Have leaking rear wheel brake cylinder. Only solution per Polaris and several gem suppliers is to replace the entire assembly —- at a cost of $300+. The individual wheel cylinder w… --- ## [Front hitch installed](https://community.electricforum.com/t/front-hitch-installed/13990)
**Author:** [@diymatt](https://community.electricforum.com/u/diymatt)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2018, 12:04am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/front-hitch-installed/13990 "2018-10-26T00:04:56Z")
I’m still plugging away at upgrading, modifying and making my GEM my own. I’ve done a 4" lift, added a locking truck box to the back instead of the plastic thing that comes with em, car tires, lithium and the list goes … --- ## [Soft doors canva](https://community.electricforum.com/t/soft-doors-canva/13345)
**Author:** [@TIMOTI](https://community.electricforum.com/u/TIMOTI)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2018, 11:19pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/soft-doors-canva/13345 "2018-10-25T23:19:46Z")
Hi my friends thanks for your advises. and I need your help again I need to replace the fabric of my car anybody can tell me where can I get it.\[gem%20EL\] --- ## [Tire and wheel upgrade](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tire-and-wheel-upgrade/14664)
**Author:** [@graysonj](https://community.electricforum.com/u/graysonj)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2018, 2:23pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tire-and-wheel-upgrade/14664 "2018-10-23T14:23:02Z")
Looked through the talk on tire and rim upgrades and decided to put something on my recently acquired 2002 E825. Bought some Mini Cooper 17" rims with 205x45x17 mounted on them and changed out the 12s that had 165x65x12 … --- ## [Speed sensor magnet numbers](https://community.electricforum.com/t/speed-sensor-magnet-numbers/13224)
**Author:** [@linmark10](https://community.electricforum.com/u/linmark10)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2018, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/speed-sensor-magnet-numbers/13224 "2018-10-22T20:37:13Z")
What do the numbers on a speed sensor magnet mean. I have one with a number 3 that works well, but if I put in a number 6, it loses speedometer capability. Also, I see a lot of magnets for sale, but never see one offere… --- ## [Gem/Delta issues](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-delta-issues/14748)
**Author:** [@quincy](https://community.electricforum.com/u/quincy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2018, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-delta-issues/14748 "2018-10-22T20:24:02Z")
I have a 2001 GEM with an aftermarket Delta Q charger replacement. I removed the charger intending to check it and put it right back in so there was no need to take a picture or anything else. (goes to show you all how… --- ## [OK which motor controller?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ok-which-motor-controller/5755)
**Author:** [@IssaquahWA1979](https://community.electricforum.com/u/IssaquahWA1979)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2018, 5:33am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ok-which-motor-controller/5755 "2018-10-22T05:33:21Z")
So I am building up the parts 2005 and the running one has a T3 controller, the 2002 has a T1 controller, which is compatible with what and is the preference if having to buy one? I plan to do the R4F motor and reprogra… --- ## [Year 2000 gem basket case](https://community.electricforum.com/t/year-2000-gem-basket-case/14767)
**Author:** [@joeyboy](https://community.electricforum.com/u/joeyboy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2018, 2:51am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/year-2000-gem-basket-case/14767 "2018-10-22T02:51:44Z")
Just picked up a basket case gem, no batteries, no charger, installed new batteries and jumped the black relay grey wires and it works, has newer dc to dc converter, I’m having a hard time figuring where all the extra wi… --- ## [Prepping bodywork for paint - removing the plastic coating?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/prepping-bodywork-for-paint-removing-the-plastic-coating/14764)
**Author:** [@joshuamcqueen](https://community.electricforum.com/u/joshuamcqueen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2018, 1:11am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/prepping-bodywork-for-paint-removing-the-plastic-coating/14764 "2018-10-22T01:11:04Z")
Hi there! Restoring an old 2002 e825 and could use a hand. Looking for any advice on removing the plastic off old GEM bodywork. It’s chipping away and peeling. I want to get it ready for painting. Power washer blaste… --- ## [2012 E4 goes Reverse, not Forwards](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2012-e4-goes-reverse-not-forwards/14736)
**Author:** [@fonman99](https://community.electricforum.com/u/fonman99)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2018, 3:07am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2012-e4-goes-reverse-not-forwards/14736 "2018-10-19T03:07:23Z")
So just took delivery of a 2012 E4 I won at auction. Had Shipper bring it down to me via trailer. I inspected the GEM when it got here, was strapped down properly and looked in good share. Cranked it up and took it of… --- ## [Still a -41 error?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/still-a-41-error/14717)
**Author:** [@andiesmommy](https://community.electricforum.com/u/andiesmommy)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2018, 2:59pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/still-a-41-error/14717 "2018-10-18T14:59:42Z")
So proud of myself, found a heat sink, 6 inch fan, got all that installed, took my gem to the beach, 3 miles in… You guessed it. -41 error. I went from 14" rims down to 10", plus the fan and heat sink. I thought I’… [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=83) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=85)