My 2018 has only the 5kw motor but I have the stock Lithium battery pack
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Iāll test but donāt go near my tight tranny
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That would be great to have you test my Torque map on a stock Gem. I need to fly out!
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just sent a pm to you
Just got off the phone with @itsrixter . Heās game to let us test with his ride. Are we talking swapping the VCM and making a couple changes with DVT? Iām happy to head out to meet @itsrixter and give it a go.
@LithiumGods if you want to come out, even better. Maybe we can make a weekend of doing @KevinUpHills and @itsrixter cars at once
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Book it for the Kevin weekend (whenever that gets scheduled) and we can have another GEM car swap meet and forum member introduction weekend!!
@Erniea15 @LithiumGods @djgabriel2004
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Keep me in the loop on dates. Never know what my schedule allows these days. Thanks
9/30 might be the dateā¦
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Itās on. @MikeKC just booked flights.
@itsrixter do you want to try the VCM swap?
If so, @djgabriel2004 can you send?
I checked my calendar and Friday Sept 30 is open for me.
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are we on for this Friday?
Good questionā¦ @djgabriel2004 @LithiumGods you have a VCM you can send me to try in @itsrixterās car.
Canāt do Friday but Iād we finish up with @KevinUpHills ride, we can make it out your way.
New to GEM. 2016 here and learning my options. Looking for the 35mph upgrade. There is not much on the internet until I found this forum. I would love to pick up whatever mod there is to make mine do more than 25. I have been reading but this is the very first forum page ive been a part of and dealing with electrical I have gotten confused. I see a few members talking about programming and they have a way to do it. Is there a part or good person to talk to to get me sorted out? I know its 2026 now but hoping the thread isnt dead and someone can steer me in a good direction
Not for 2016+ Polaris.
Change gears for speed only
Swap controllers.
Gabeās SpeedBox plug and play
I did buy the gears. Is there anyone who can shed light on the process of swapping the gears? I have a friend who is capable but would be alot of help with any kind of service manual or specs.
Also, I was wondering what battery upgrade makes sense for the new gear setup. Right now its a 2016 48v stock. I did order a 48v setup but only 100ah. Was told 100 was low for the new gearing and speed. Again, I am sorry if thr questions are alot. Really trying to love the car just not a ton of information out there.
I am open to all information and help. Thank you.
You bought the gear kit from Ride-4-Fun, correct?
Have you contacted them with these questions and issues? Or requested documentation from them? They might not have a āhow to installā guide, since the gearbox / differential on GEMs isnāt that complicated or exotic itās a single ratio and itās direct coupled / direct drive. No clutches, no shifting. Itās pretty straightforward in there. But, they should be able to provide you the fastener torque specs along with clearances & lash. Also if there are any special break-in procedures.
R$F is a āprofessionalā company / vendor, or at least they tout themselves as such, they sold you the parts new, they need to provide support for you and their customers.
Iād hit R$F up first. My 2-cents
I appreciate the comment. I will reach out and ask. Its just nice to double check everything before buttoning up. Torque specs and lash is my main concern.
@Inwo I have the gears and they are going to go in soon. I also have a Bolt 160ah battery kit coming. My next question is which controller/motor works with a 2016 gem? Ezgo bc spline count is 19? Just wondered if it directly mounted to stock case bolts.
Then as for controller I know navitas and alltrax. Wasnt sure if there was a plug and play option out there for the gem. Again, I am sorry for thr questions. I wish there was more help locally but I live in a small town of golf carts and im trying to make this thing stand out.
2016 should have an ac motor. Itās not missing is it? I can set you up swapping for like Sevcon controller. Same bolt pattern and plug. 35mph without changing gears.
For high performance, a 60v battery is the way to go.
I Hate to make people spend money unnecessarily. however if you live in a hilly area the gears might struggle, Daves High voltage is probably the best option, and then SpeedBX if you want something easy.. Speedbx does not add more Torque, only High voltage adds it.