# Happy GEM E825 owner

**URL:** <https://community.electricforum.com/t/happy-gem-e825-owner/3634>\
**Category:** Introduce yourself\
**Created:** [July 19, 2013, 10:14am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/happy-gem-e825-owner/3634 "2013-07-19T10:14:03Z")\
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**Author:** ![arandall](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/59ef9b/32.png) [@arandall](https://community.electricforum.com/u/arandall)\
**Post date:** [July 19, 2013, 10:14am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/happy-gem-e825-owner/3634/1 "2013-07-19T10:14:03Z")

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I bought a used 2001 E825 GEM last summer. After a few “startup” issues, I’ve learned quite a bit about GEM cars. It quickly became apparent that our local Polaris dealer wasn’t much of a resource for GEMs. I’ve upgraded the motor to the R4F 7.5hp unit, had the controller reprogrammed, replace all the used Interstate batteries w/ Trojan 30XSH (what a difference!). “Fussed” w/ the throttle pedal (it was loose and wobbly).

Drive my car to/from work every day above 60 degrees and am having a blast.

I am considering upgrading the drum brakes w/ aftermarket disk brakes and looking for advice w/ that project. Also considering adding LED headlights since the existing units are pretty anemic.

Life is an adventure; enjoy it in a GEM!

Al